There are 11 ways to get from Beijing to Shanghai maglev train by train, car, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Beijing South to Shanghai stationBeijing South
4h 50m¥635–695Train via Shanghai South
cheapest- Take the train from Beijing South to Shanghai SouthBeijing South
13h 16m¥390–950Drive 1,197 km
- Drive from Beijing to Shanghai maglev train1,197 km
12h 46m¥1,069–1,544Fly Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, line 2 subway
- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)PEK - SHA
- Take the subway from East Nanjing Road to Longyang Road
4h 23mTrain via Hongqiao station
- Take the train from Beijing South to Shanghai HongqiaoBeijing South
5h 25m¥570–630Fly Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)PEK - PVG
3h 57m¥1,265–2,275Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airport
- Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)PKX - SHA
4h 34mTrain to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airport
- Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)PKX - PVG
4h 8mTrain to Tianjin Binhai, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Station
- Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)TSN - SHA
4h 52m¥1,457–2,469Fly Beijing Capital International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)PEK - WUX
- Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai station
5h 46m¥1,694–2,202Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
- Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airport
- Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)PKX - WUX
- Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai station
5h 46m
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Shanghai maglev train is to train via Hongqiao station which costs ¥570 - ¥630 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing to Shanghai maglev train is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥1200 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct train from Beijing to Shanghai maglev train. However, there are services departing from Beijing South and arriving at Longyang Road via Hongqiao station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Beijing and Shanghai maglev train is 1330 km. The road distance is 1197 km.
The best way to get from Beijing to Shanghai maglev train without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs ¥600 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Beijing to Shanghai maglev train, including transfers.
Beijing to Shanghai maglev train train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing South station.
The best way to get from Beijing to Shanghai maglev train is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs ¥600 - ¥700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1200 - ¥2300 and takes 3h 57m.
Beijing to Shanghai maglev train train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Shanghai maglev train is 1197 km. It takes approximately 12h 46m to drive from Beijing to Shanghai maglev train.
What companies run services between Beijing, China and Shanghai maglev train, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing South to Shanghai station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥580–630 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Hainan, Air China, and two other airlines fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) every 2 hours.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,200
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–7,500
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–7,500
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,100
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,600
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,200
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,200
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–4,000
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,100
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,600
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Yantai Penglai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,700
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,800
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–1,700
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,500
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,050–2,150
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,400
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Yantai Penglai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,700
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,800
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–1,700
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,500
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,050–2,150
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,400
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Yantai Penglai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,700
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,800
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,500
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,050–2,150
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,400
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,200
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–4,000
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,100
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,400
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,300
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–4,200
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,600
- Website
- flycua.com
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–7,500
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–7,500
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,600
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,800
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,700
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,700
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,000
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,500
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,700
Train from Beijing South to Shanghai station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥580–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,400–2,100
Train from Beijing South to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥570–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,400–2,000
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥55–60
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–100
- Business Class Seat
- ¥120–180
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥59–65
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥59–65
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–200
- Phone
- (86)021-64370000
- Website
- shmetro.com
Subway from East Nanjing Road to Longyang Road
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Train from Beijing South to Shanghai South
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥390–950
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥390–550
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥650–950
Train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airport
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin Station
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai station
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai station
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