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

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Handan is to train via Zhengzhou which costs ¥160 - ¥410 and takes 13h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Handan is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs ¥1100 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Shanghai and Handan?

No, there is no direct train from Shanghai station to Handan. However, there are services departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Handan via Zhengzhou and Xinxiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

How far is it from Shanghai to Handan?

The distance between Shanghai and Handan is 968 km. The road distance is 1018.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Shanghai to Handan without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Shanghai to Handan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Handan train from?

Shanghai to Handan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Shanghai station.

Train or fly from Shanghai to Handan?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Handan is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs ¥1100 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥500 - ¥600 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Shanghai to Handan train arrive?

Shanghai to Handan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Zhengzhou station.

Can I drive from Shanghai to Handan?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Handan is 1019 km. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Shanghai to Handan.

Where can I stay near Handan?

There are nine+ hotels available in Handan.

Shanghai to Handan - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Shanghai to Handan by plane, train, or car

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Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Handan (HDG)plane PVG - HDG
4h 17m
¥1,104–5,614
Train via Zhengzhou
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Zhengzhoutrain
2. Take the train from Zhengzhou to Xinxiangtrain
3. Take the train from Xinxiang to Handantrain
13h 44m
¥166–410
Train
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Handan Easttrain Shanghai Hongqiao
7h 51m
¥543–598
Drive 1,018.6 km
1. Drive from Shanghai to Handancar 1,018.6 km
10h 15m
¥891–1,287
Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Handan (HDG)plane HGH - HDG
6h 15m
¥1,826–5,203

Shanghai to Handan by train

7Weekly Trains

13h 44mAverage Duration

¥166Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Shanghai to Handan.

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Distance: 967.6 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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.

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