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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Shanghai is to train and fly which costs ¥1800 - ¥6000 and takes 18h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Shanghai is to train and fly which takes 17h 22m and costs ¥3000 - ¥9500.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Shanghai?

The distance between Edinburgh and Shanghai is 9081 km.

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

It takes approximately 17h 48m to get from Edinburgh to Shanghai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 8h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 6:17 AM in Edinburgh and 2:17 PM in Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1483+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Edinburgh to Shanghai - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Shanghai by plane, train, or bus

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane EDI - PVG
17h 48m
¥1,844–5,144
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane GLA - PVG
18h 57m
¥1,818–5,657
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane EDI - SHA
17h 47m
¥1,894–6,594
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane MAN - PVG
17h 22m
¥3,006–9,080
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane ABZ - PVG
20h 24m
¥2,236–7,279
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane MAN - SHA
20h 21m
¥2,056–7,530
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG)plane EDI - NTG
2. Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhanbus
20h 19m
¥2,379–7,234

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

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Distance: 9,080.8 km
Duration: 17h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Shanghai, China?

Finnair, Hainan, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) twice daily.

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