There are 11 ways to get from Shanghai to Shantou by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
best- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)SHA - SWA
4h 48m¥515–1,395Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shanghai South to Putuo Mountain
- Take the bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Shantou
20h 30m¥421–610Train via Xiamen North Station
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen NorthShanghai Hongqiao
- Take the train from Xiamen North Station to ChaoshanXiamen North / ...
9h 25m¥428–952Drive 1,211 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Shantou1,211 km
12h 48m¥1,073–1,550Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)PVG - SWA
5h 30m¥615–1,370Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxi
- Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)WUX - SWA
5h 55m¥584–1,932Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, train
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)SHA - XMN
- Take the train from Xiamen North Station to Chaoshan
6h 29m¥575–1,719Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhou
- Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)NTG - SWA
6h 50m¥1,209–3,938Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
- Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)HGH - SWA
7h 3m¥483–1,157Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Ningbo
- Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)NGB - SWA
7h 19m¥578–1,359Train
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to ChaoshanNanjing South
12h 1m¥444–1,036
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Shantou is to bus which costs ¥420 - ¥650 and takes 20h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Shantou is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥500 - ¥1400.
The distance between Shanghai and Shantou is 994 km. The road distance is 1211 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Shantou without a car is to train via Xiamen North Station which takes 9h 25m and costs ¥420 - ¥950.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Shanghai to Shantou, including transfers.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Shantou is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥500 - ¥1400. Alternatively, you can train via Xiamen North Station, which costs ¥420 - ¥950 and takes 9h 25m, you could also bus, which costs ¥420 - ¥650 and takes 20h 30m.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Shantou is 1211 km. It takes approximately 12h 48m to drive from Shanghai to Shantou.
There are 50+ hotels available in Shantou.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Shantou, China?
Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Golden Gulf Hotel via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Xiamen North Station, Chaoshan, and Chaoshan Station in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,100
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,600
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,600
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,300
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,800
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,900
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,400
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,500
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,200
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,600
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,900
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,800
Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,800
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,900
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,500
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,500
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,100
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,600
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,800
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,900
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,500
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,100
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,600
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,800
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥470–1,300
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥420–1,400
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–1,800
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥420–1,400
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥390–1,000
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥440–1,100
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,800
Flights from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,800
Flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,500
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,800
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,300
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,600
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,100
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,500
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,100
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,500
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,200
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,500
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥470–520
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥750–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
Train from Xiamen North Station to Chaoshan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥220–320
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 Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥70–80
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥115–130
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥340–480
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen North
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥320–800
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥320–440
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥550–800
Train from Xiamen North Station to Chaoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥85–170
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥85–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–170
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 Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥90–130
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Chaoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥420–1,100
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥420–600
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥700–1,100
Train from Shanghai station to Wuxi
Train from Shanghai station to Wuxi
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai South to Putuo Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥90–150
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Shantou
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥330–460
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥50–75
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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