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 ¥410 - ¥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 42m and costs ¥470 - ¥1600.

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 ¥370 - ¥950.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m 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 42m and costs ¥470 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥370 - ¥950 and takes 10h 33m, you could also bus, which costs ¥410 - ¥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 1374+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Shantou to Shanghai - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Shantou to Shanghai by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)SWA - SHA
3h 42m
¥470–1,520
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Shanghai SouthShenzhen North
10h 33m
¥377–919
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shantou to Zhoushan Putuo
2. Take the bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Shanghai South Station
20h 3m
¥419–599
Drive 1,209 km
1. Drive from Shantou to Shanghai1,209 km
12h 47m
¥1,076–1,554
Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)SWA - PVG
4h 4m
¥420–1,370
Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)SWA - WUX
2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai station
4h 59m
¥683–2,091
Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, line 1 subway, train, line 10 subway
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)SWA - HGH
2. Take the subway from Xiaoshan International Airport to East station
3. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao Station
4. Take the subway from Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station to South Shaanxi Road
5h 32m
Train via Zhangping
1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Zhangping WestHefei South
2. Take the train from Zhangping West to Shanghai HongqiaoXiamen North
11h 7m
¥558–618

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

42Weekly Planes

2h 23mAverage Duration

¥449Cheapest Price

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Distance: 993.9 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) every 4 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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