There are 5 ways to get from Shanghai to Chaohu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Wuhutrain Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
- Take the train from Wuhu to Chaohu East Stationtrain Wuhu / ...
5h 29m¥225–281Train via Hefei #2
cheapest- Take the train from Shanghai South to Hefei Southtrain Shanghai South
- Take the train from Hefei to Chaohu Stationtrain Hohhot East
7h 35m¥174–420Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shanghai South to Hefeibus
- Take the train from Hefei to Chaohu Stationtrain Hohhot East
7h 15m¥205–309Drive 387 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Chaohucar 387 km
3h 55m¥339–489Train via Hefei
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hefeitrain Shanghai-Xi'an 2 / ...
- Take the train from Hefei to Chaohu Stationtrain Hohhot East
5h 38m¥211–284
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Chaohu is to train via Hefei which costs ¥210 - ¥290 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Chaohu is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥330 - ¥490.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Chaohu station. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Chaohu Station via Shanghai Hongqiao and Hefei. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Shanghai and Chaohu is 459 km. The road distance is 387 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Chaohu without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs ¥220 - ¥290.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Shanghai to Chaohu, including transfers.
Shanghai to Chaohu train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Shanghai to Chaohu train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Hefei station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Chaohu is 387 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Shanghai to Chaohu.
There are four+ hotels available in Chaohu.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Chaohu, China?
You can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Chaohu via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Wuhu, and Chaohu East Station in around 5h 29m.
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Wuhu
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥280–310
- Business Class Seat
- ¥400–600
Train from Wuhu to Chaohu East Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥29–32
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥46–50
- Business Class Seat
- ¥60–85
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hefei
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥460–650
Train from Wuhu to Chaohu East Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–60
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥40–60
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥40–60
Train from Shanghai South to Hefei South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥150–350
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥150–220
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥250–350
Train from Hefei to Chaohu Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥17–23
- Hard sleeper
- ¥40–60
- Soft sleeper
- ¥65–90
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai South to Hefei
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–190
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥140–190
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