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Shanghai to Beijing buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Shanghai and Beijing takes 18h. There is at least one bus per day from Shanghai to Beijing. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h
Duration
1,188 km
Distance
¥350
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Shanghai to Beijing bus times

Buses run once daily between Shanghai and Beijing. The service departs Shanghai at 4:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Beijing at 10:00:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 18h • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 18h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 18h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shanghai to Beijing? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,188 km
  • Duration: 18h

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Beijing, China?

China Bus Guide operates a bus from Shanghai General to Beijing once daily. Tickets cost ¥290–400 and the journey takes 18h.

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