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

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Anhui is to bus which costs ¥140 - ¥200 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Anhui is to train via Hefei South which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥140 - ¥340.

Is there a direct train between Shanghai and Anhui?

No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Anhui. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Dadongmen via Shanghai Hongqiao and Hefei South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Shanghai to Anhui?

The distance between Shanghai and Anhui is 464 km. The road distance is 451.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Shanghai to Anhui without a car is to train via Hefei South which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥140 - ¥340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Shanghai to Anhui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Anhui train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Shanghai to Anhui?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Anhui is to train via Hefei South which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥140 - ¥340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥200 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs ¥850 - ¥2600 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Shanghai to Anhui train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shanghai to Anhui?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Anhui is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Shanghai to Anhui.

Where can I stay near Anhui?

There are 180+ hotels available in Anhui.

Shanghai to Anhui - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 4 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Shanghai to Anhui 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 Shanghai Hongqiao to Hefei Southtrain Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
3h 17m
¥146–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shanghai South to Hefeibus
6h 30m
¥144–194
Drive 451.5 km
1. Drive from Shanghai to Hefeicar 451.5 km
4h 36m
¥397–573
Fly to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, line 4 bus
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE)plane PVG - HFE
2. Take the bus from Hefei Xinqiao Airport to City Center Terminalbus
4h 58m
¥1,079–1,879
Train
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hefeitrain Shanghai-Xi'an 2 / ...
4h 1m
¥198–234
Line 2 subway, fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from West Nanjing Road to Longyang Roadsubway
2. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane PVG - NKG
3. Take the train from Nanjing South to Wuhutrain
4h 53m
¥896–1,649
Fly to Fuyang
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Fuyang (FUG)plane PVG - FUG
5h 3m
¥874–2,574

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

14Weekly Planes

1h 32mAverage Duration

¥1,049Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 464 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hefei South hourly. Tickets cost ¥190–220 and the journey takes 2h 13m. China Railways D-Class also services this route hourly. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Shanghai South to Hefei twice daily. Tickets cost ¥140–190 and the journey takes 5h.

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