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

The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Shanghai is to bus which costs ¥380 - ¥600 and takes 20h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shantou to Shanghai is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥550 - ¥1500.

Is there a direct train between Shantou and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Chaoshan and Shanghai South Railway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Shantou to Shanghai?

The distance between Shantou and Shanghai is 994 km. The road distance is 1209 km.

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

The best way to get from Shantou to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs ¥380 - ¥950.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Shantou to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Shanghai train from?

Shantou to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chaoshan station.

Train, bus or fly from Shantou to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Shantou to Shanghai is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥550 - ¥1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥380 - ¥950 and takes 10h 33m, you could also bus, which costs ¥380 - ¥600 and takes 20h 3m.

Where does the Shantou to Shanghai train arrive?

Shantou to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Shanghai South station.

Can I drive from Shantou to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Shantou to Shanghai is 1209 km. It takes approximately 12h 47m to drive from Shantou to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1537+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Shantou to Shanghai - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Shantou to Shanghai by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane SWA - SHA
3h 32m
¥575–1,425
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shantou to Zhoushan Putuobus
2. Take the bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Shanghai South Stationbus
20h 3m
¥380–579
Train
1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Shanghai Southtrain Shenzhen North
10h 33m
¥381–923
Drive 1,209 km
1. Drive from Shantou to Shanghaicar 1,209 km
12h 47m
¥1,059–1,529
Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane SWA - PVG
4h 4m
¥625–1,375
Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane SWA - WUX
2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
4h 59m
¥547–1,706
Train via Zhangping
1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Zhangping Westtrain Hefei South
2. Take the train from Zhangping West to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Xiamen North
11h 7m
¥563–623

Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

63Weekly Planes

1h 56mAverage Duration

¥548Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shantou to Shanghai.

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Distance: 993.9 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Shantou, China and Shanghai, China?

Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, China Railways D-Class operates a train from Chaoshan to Shanghai South once daily. Tickets cost ¥360–900 and the journey takes 8h 49m.

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