There are 4 ways to get from Shanghai to Handan by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Handan (HDG)plane PVG - HDG
4h 19m¥1,189–1,399Train via Zhengzhou
cheapest- Take the train from Shanghai station to Zhengzhoutrain
- Take the train from Zhengzhou to Jiaozuotrain
- Take the train from Jiaozuo to Handantrain
14h 53m¥173–397Train
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Handan Easttrain Shanghai Hongqiao
7h 51m¥543–598Drive 1,018.5 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Handancar 1,018.5 km
10h 16m¥861–1,243
Shanghai to Handan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Handan is to train via Zhengzhou which costs ¥170 - ¥400 and takes 14h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Handan is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Handan. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Handan East via Shanghai Hongqiao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Shanghai and Handan is 960 km. The road distance is 1018.5 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Handan without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Shanghai to Handan, including transfers.
Shanghai to Handan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Handan is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥500 - ¥600 and takes 7h 51m.
Shanghai to Handan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Handan East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Handan is 1019 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Shanghai to Handan.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Handan, China?
China Eastern Airlines and China Express Airlines fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Handan (HDG) twice daily. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Handan East twice daily. Tickets cost ¥520–570 and the journey takes 6h 18m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Handan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Handan via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Handan East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥520–570
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥850–950
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,800
Train from Zhengzhou to Jiaozuo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥38–42
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥61–67
- Business Class Seat
- ¥80–120
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