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How to get fromTokyo to Shanghaiby plane, train, car ferry, bus, car or night bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Tokyo to Shanghai by plane, train, car ferry, bus, car, or night bus

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  1. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane HND - SHA
    6h 19m
    ¥1,231–3,041

  2. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG)plane plane HND - NTG
    2. Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhanbus bus
    10h 56m
    ¥716–2,081

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain train Nozomi / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Kobe Port Terminal to Shanghaicarferry car ferry
    2d 3h
    ¥1,438–2,002

  4. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane HND - PVG
    6h 30m
    ¥931–2,391

  5. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane NRT - PVG
    7h 9m
    ¥976–2,001

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Tokyo to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shanghaicarferry car ferry
    2d 4h
    ¥1,238–1,761

  7. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kobe Sannomiyabus bus Wk184 / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Kobe Port Terminal to Shanghaicarferry car ferry
    2d 8h
    ¥1,074–1,655

  8. Night bus, car ferry

    1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shinki Bus Sannomiyanightbus night bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Kobe Port Terminal to Shanghaicarferry car ferry
    2d 8h
    ¥1,216–1,726

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥889Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shanghai, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) every 4 hours.

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