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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shanghai to Beijing

Composite routes from Shanghai to Beijing

Cheapest
12 h 15 min
Car
1215 km.
from $66
Fastest
1 h 52 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Website:
shenzhenair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$394.40
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$763.36
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85
Plane from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$305.34

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$394.40
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$763.36
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85
Plane from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$305.34

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$394.40
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$394.40
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$458.01

Juneyao Airlines

Website:
juneyaoair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$394.40
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$394.40
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$458.01

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$636.13
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$356.23
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$1,272.26

Shanghai Airlines

Website:
ceair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$547.07
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$394.40

China United

Website:
flycua.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$381.68
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$292.62

Hainan

Website:
hainanairlines.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$432.57
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$343.51

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$394.40
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$394.40
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$458.01

Tianjin Airlines

Website:
tianjin-air.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$343.51

Shandong Airlines

Website:
sda.cn/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$394.40
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$763.36
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85
Plane from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$305.34

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Shanghai Station to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Tianjin Station to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$9.54

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Shanghai Station to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
12h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.07–$152.67

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Wuqing Station to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$7.63
Train from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.56–$5.09
Train from Tianjin Station to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.18

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Shanghai to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
12h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$50.89

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
bus@chinatrainguide.com
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai General to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.16
Bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.89

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Beijing is to train via Tianjin which costs $25 - $53.26 and takes 14h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Beijing is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Shanghai and Beijing?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shanghai General and arriving at Beijing. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Shanghai and Beijing?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shanghai Station station and arriving at Beijing South. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Shanghai to Beijing?

The distance between Shanghai and Beijing is 1315 km. The road distance is 1213.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Shanghai to Beijing without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $52.17 - $130.43 .

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

The train from Shanghai Station to Beijing South takes 4h 36m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Beijing bus from?

Shanghai to Beijing bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanghai General station.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Beijing train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Shanghai to Beijing?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Beijing is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $52.17 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $47.98 and takes 18h, you could also fly, which costs $130.43 - $271.74 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Shanghai to Beijing bus arrive?

Shanghai to Beijing bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Beijing station.

Where does the Shanghai to Beijing train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shanghai to Beijing?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Beijing is 1214 km. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from Shanghai to Beijing.

Where can I stay near Beijing?

There are 614+ hotels available in Beijing. Prices start at $65.86 per night.
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