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

The cheapest way to get from Anhui to Shanghai is to bus which costs ¥140 - ¥200 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Anhui to Shanghai is to train via Hefei South which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥140 - ¥340.

Is there a direct train between Anhui and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Anhui to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Dadongmen and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Hefei South and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Anhui to Shanghai?

The distance between Anhui and Shanghai is 464 km. The road distance is 450.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Anhui to Shanghai without a car is to train via Hefei South which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥140 - ¥340.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Anhui to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Anhui to Shanghai train from?

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

Train or bus from Anhui to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Anhui to Shanghai is to train via Hefei South which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥140 - ¥340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥200 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Anhui to Shanghai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Anhui to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Anhui to Shanghai is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Anhui to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1485+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Anhui to Shanghai - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and Maglev

There are 7 ways to get from Anhui to Shanghai by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Hefei South
best
1. Take the train from Hefei South to Shanghai HongqiaoWuhan / ...
2h 53m
¥142–335
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hefei to Shanghai South
5h 33m
¥140–200
Drive 450.9 km
1. Drive from Hefei to Shanghai450.9 km
4h 35m
¥400–577
Bus to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from City Center Terminal to Hefei Xinqiao Airport
2. Fly from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)HFE - PVG
4h 21m
¥1,065–2,275
Train
1. Take the train from Hefei to Shanghai HongqiaoXi'an-Shanghai 2 / ...
4h 1m
¥194–230
Bus to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chuzhou to Nanjing Airport
2. Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)NKG - PVG
4h 51m
¥905–1,615
Fly from Fuyang, Maglev, line 2 subway
1. Fly from Fuyang (FUG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)FUG - PVG
2. Take the train from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road
3. Take the subway from Longyang Road to West Nanjing Road
3h 46m

Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

¥1,022Cheapest Price

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Distance: 464 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Hefei South to Shanghai Hongqiao hourly. Tickets cost ¥190–220 and the journey takes 1h 51m. China Railways D-Class also services this route hourly. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Hefei to Shanghai South twice daily. Tickets cost ¥140–200 and the journey takes 5h.

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