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How to get fromShanghai to Chengduby plane, train, car, subway or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Shanghai to Chengdu by plane, train, car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane plane SHA - CTU
    5h 6m
    ¥1,909–2,913

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Chengdu Easttrain train Shanghai
    12h 45m
    ¥561–1,354

  3. Drive 1,885.6 km

    1. Drive from Shanghai to Chengducar car 1,885.6 km
    19h 36m
    ¥1,651–2,384

  4. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane plane PVG - CTU
    5h 18m
    ¥1,559–4,063

  5. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane plane SHA - TFU
    2. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway subway
    6h 5m
    ¥566–1,823

  6. Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain train
    2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane plane WUX - CTU
    5h 44m
    ¥1,332–3,821

  7. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane plane PVG - TFU
    2. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway subway
    6h 37m
    ¥566–1,673

  8. Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus bus
    2. Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane plane NTG - TFU
    3. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway subway
    7h 22m
    ¥603–2,860

  9. Train via Shanghai Hongqiao

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Chengdu Easttrain train Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
    12h 57m
    ¥906–1,008

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket¥652Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Chengdu, China?

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) hourly. Alternatively, China Railways D-Class operates a train from Shanghai station to Chengdu East once daily. Tickets cost ¥550–1,400 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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