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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Beijing to Shanghai

Composite routes from Beijing to Shanghai

Cheapest
12 h 15 min
Car
1211 km.
from $66
Fastest
1 h 52 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Website:
shenzhenair.com/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$394.40
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$330.79
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$343.51
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$394.40

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$394.40
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$330.79
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$343.51
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$394.40

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$343.51
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$521.63
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$445.29
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$458.01

Juneyao Airlines

Website:
juneyaoair.com/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$394.40
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$521.63
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$445.29
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$343.51

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$534.35
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$330.79
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$458.01

Shanghai Airlines

Website:
ceair.com/
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$508.90
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85

China United

Website:
flycua.com/
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$368.96

Hainan

Website:
hainanairlines.com/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$432.57
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$330.79

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$343.51
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$521.63
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$445.29
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$458.01

Tianjin Airlines

Website:
tianjin-air.com/
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$330.79

Shandong Airlines

Website:
sda.cn/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$394.40
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,399.49
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$343.51
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$394.40

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Beijing South to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.27–$9.54
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.91–$10.18

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Beijing South to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
12h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.80–$152.67

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing South to Wuqing
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.63
Train from Beijing West to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.56–$5.09
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.36–$10.18

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Tianjin Station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
11h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$48.35
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$12.09

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
bus@chinatrainguide.com
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.80

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Beijing to Shanghai?

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Shanghai is to train via Tianjin which costs $23.91 - $51.09 and takes 14h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beijing to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Shanghai is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $130.43 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct train between Beijing and Shanghai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beijing South and arriving at Shanghai Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Beijing to Shanghai?

The distance between Beijing and Shanghai is 1315 km. The road distance is 1208.6 km.

How do I travel from Beijing to Shanghai without a car?

The best way to get from Beijing to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $51.09 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Shanghai?

The train from Beijing South to Shanghai Station takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Beijing to Shanghai train from?

Beijing to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing South station.

Train or fly from Beijing to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Beijing to Shanghai is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $51.09 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130.43 - $239.13 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Beijing to Shanghai train arrive?

Beijing to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai Station.

Can I drive from Beijing to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Shanghai is 1209 km. It takes approximately 12h 16m to drive from Beijing to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 979+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $84.63 per night.
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