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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Hefei to Shanghai is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥190 - ¥220.

Is there a direct train between Hefei and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Hefei to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Hefei and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Hefei to Shanghai?

The distance between Hefei and Shanghai is 452 km. The road distance is 450.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hefei to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥190 - ¥220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Hefei to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hefei to Shanghai train from?

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

Train or bus from Hefei to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Hefei to Shanghai is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥190 - ¥220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥200 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Hefei to Shanghai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hefei to Shanghai?

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

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1469+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Hefei to Shanghai - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Hefei 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
best
1. Take the train from Hefei to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Xi'an-Shanghai 2 / ...
2h 45m
¥190–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hefei to Shanghai Southbus
5h 33m
¥140–200
Drive 450.9 km
1. Drive from Hefei to Shanghaicar 450.9 km
4h 35m
¥398–574
Bus to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from City Center Terminal to Hefei Xinqiao Airportbus
2. Fly from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane HFE - PVG
4h 21m
¥1,065–1,875
Train via Hefei South
1. Take the train from Hefei South to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Wuhan / ...
2h 53m
¥142–335
Line 1 subway, train to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly, line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from Dadongmen to Hefei South stationsubway
2. Take the train from Hefei South to Nanjing Southtrain
3. Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane NKG - PVG
4. Take the subway from Longyang Road to West Nanjing Roadsubway
4h 48m

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

14Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

¥1,062Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hefei to Shanghai.

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Distance: 452.1 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Hefei to Shanghai Hongqiao 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–220 and the journey takes 2h 16m. 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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