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

The cheapest way to get from Jinan to Shanghai is to bus which costs ¥266 and takes 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Jinan to Shanghai is to line 2 bus and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1800.

Is there a direct bus between Jinan and Shanghai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jinan Bus Terminal and arriving at Shanghai General. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Jinan and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Jinan to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Jinan and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Jinan to Shanghai?

The distance between Jinan and Shanghai is 921 km. The road distance is 817.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Jinan to Shanghai without a car is to train via Shanghai Hongqiao which takes 5h 12m and costs ¥400 - ¥440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Jinan to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jinan to Shanghai bus from?

Jinan to Shanghai bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Jinan Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Jinan to Shanghai train from?

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

Train or bus from Jinan to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Jinan to Shanghai is to train via Shanghai Hongqiao which takes 5h 12m and costs ¥400 - ¥440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥266 and takes 18h.

Where does the Jinan to Shanghai bus arrive?

Jinan to Shanghai bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Shanghai General station.

Where does the Jinan to Shanghai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jinan to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Jinan to Shanghai is 818 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Jinan to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1361+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Jinan to Shanghai - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, line 2 bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Jinan to Shanghai by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Shanghai Hongqiao
best
1. Take the train from Jinan to Shanghai HongqiaoQingdao North
5h 12m
¥400–440
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Shanghai General
18h
¥266
Drive 817.7 km
1. Drive from Jinan to Shanghai817.7 km
8h 25m
¥729–1,053
Line 2 bus, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Take the bus from Jinan Train Station to Jinan Airport
2. Fly from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)TNA - SHA
4h 24m
¥1,120–1,720
Train
1. Take the train from Jinan to Shanghai South Station stationQiqihaer
13h 51m
Line 2 bus, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Take the bus from Jinan Train Station to Jinan Airport
2. Fly from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)TNA - PVG
4h 50m
¥960–1,770

Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

22Weekly Planes

1h 32mAverage Duration

¥953Cheapest Price

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Distance: 921.1 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Jinan to Shanghai Hongqiao once daily. Tickets cost ¥400–440 and the journey takes 4h 43m. Alternatively, Ctrip operates a bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Shanghai General twice daily. Tickets cost ¥266 and the journey takes 18h.

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