There are 8 ways to get from Shanghai to Harbin by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)plane SHA - HRB
4h 45m¥1,324–3,154Train via Jilin City
cheapest- Take the train from Shanghai station to Jilintrain Shanghai
- Take the train from Jilin to Harbintrain Hunchun
27h 2m¥335–821Train
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin Westtrain Shanghai Hongqiao
14h 19m¥1,008–1,164Drive 2,205.9 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Harbincar 2,205.9 km
22h 18m¥1,937–2,798Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)plane PVG - HRB
5h 2m¥724–1,904Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus
- Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)plane NTG - HRB
6h 27m¥1,511–3,091Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain
- Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)plane WUX - HRB
6h 3m¥797–2,362Train via Changchun West
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Changchun Westtrain Shanghai Hongqiao
- Take the train from Changchun West to Harbintrain Beijing Chaoyang / ...
14h 44m¥1,009–1,174
Shanghai to Harbin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Harbin is to train via Jilin City which costs ¥330 - ¥850 and takes 27h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Harbin is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥1300 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Harbin. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Museum via Shanghai Hongqiao, Harbin West Station and Yidaeryuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
The distance between Shanghai and Harbin is 1710 km. The road distance is 2205.9 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Harbin without a car is to train which takes 14h 19m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Shanghai to Harbin, including transfers.
Shanghai to Harbin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Harbin is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥1300 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1200 and takes 14h 19m.
Shanghai to Harbin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Harbin West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Harbin is 2206 km. It takes approximately 22h 18m to drive from Shanghai to Harbin.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Harbin, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and Shandong Airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin West once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,150 and the journey takes 12h 12m.
Airlines
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,100
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,100
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Yantai Penglai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,100
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,700
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,700
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,700
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,100
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,100
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,800
Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,500
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–2,100
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,700
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,700
Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,500
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–2,100
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,100
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,100
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,100
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,700
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–2,100
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,700
Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,500
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,200
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–5,500
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,300
Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,800
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–2,100
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,600
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–5,500
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,200
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,300
Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,800
Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,300
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,200
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–5,500
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,300
Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,800
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–1,400
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,500
- Website
- yzr.com.cn
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥400–2,100
- Website
- redair.cn
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,900
Train operators
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin West
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,150
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,700–1,900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,500–3,700
Train from Shanghai station to Wuxi
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥59–65
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥59–65
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–200
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Changchun West
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,050
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥900–1,050
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,500–1,700
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,300–3,300
Train from Changchun West to Harbin
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥105–120
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥170–200
- Business Class Seat
- ¥260–370
Train from Shanghai station to Wuxi
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥45–80
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥120–180
Train from Shanghai station to Jilin
- Hard Seat
- ¥210–310
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥470–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥650–950
Train from Shanghai station to Wuxi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60–110
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥60–85
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥75–110
Train from Jilin to Harbin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–260
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥120–170
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥180–260
Train from Shanghai station to Wuxi
- Hard Seat
- ¥23–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥50–70
- Soft sleeper
- ¥80–110
Bus operators
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥56–100
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥70–100
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