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

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  1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane PVG - ATH
    15h 48m
    €356–617

  2. Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain train
    2. Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane NGB - ATH
    21h 38m
    €206–646

  3. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SHA - ATH
    18h 56m
    €440–1,310

  4. Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain train
    2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane WUX - ATH
    21h 14m
    €233–724

  5. Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus bus
    2. Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane NTG - ATH
    23h 48m
    €261–778

  6. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane HGH - ATH
    21h 46m
    €250–680

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration15h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,627.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 48m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Athens, Greece?

Juneyao Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day.

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