What is the cheapest way to get from Yan’an to Shanghai?

The cheapest way to get from Yan’an to Shanghai is to bus and train which costs ¥240 - ¥600 and takes 21h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yan’an to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Yan’an to Shanghai is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs ¥1500 - ¥4300.

Is there a direct train between Yan’an and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Yan’an to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Yan'an and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Wulukou, Xian North and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Yan’an to Shanghai?

The distance between Yan’an and Shanghai is 1263 km. The road distance is 1453.1 km.

How do I travel from Yan’an to Shanghai without a car?

The best way to get from Yan’an to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs ¥650 - ¥850.

How long does it take to get from Yan’an to Shanghai?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Yan’an to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yan’an to Shanghai train from?

Yan’an to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Yan'an station.

Train or fly from Yan’an to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Yan’an to Shanghai is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs ¥1300 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥650 - ¥850 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Yan’an to Shanghai train arrive?

Yan’an to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Xi'an Train Station.

Can I drive from Yan’an to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Yan’an to Shanghai is 1453 km. It takes approximately 15h 40m to drive from Yan’an to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1570+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Yan’an to Shanghai - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Yan’an to Shanghai by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Fly from Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane ENY - SHA
6h 1m
¥1,325–3,628
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Yan’an to Xi'an North Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Xi'an to Zhenjiangtrain
3. Take the train from Zhenjiang to Shanghai stationtrain
21h 45m
¥240–574
Train
1. Take the train from Yan'an to Xi'an Train Stationtrain Hohhot East
2. Take the train from Xian North to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Xi'an-Shanghai 1 / ...
12h 3m
¥678–811
Drive 1,453.1 km
1. Drive from Yan’an to Shanghaicar 1,453.1 km
15h 40m
¥1,256–1,814
Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane ENY - PVG
18h 17m
¥1,475–4,178
Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
1. Fly from Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane ENY - HGH
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
5h
¥1,497–4,267
Train via Wuhu
1. Take the train from Yan'an to Wuhutrain Hohhot East
2. Take the train from Wuhu to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Anqing-Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
24h 17m
¥321–642

Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

10Weekly Planes

7h 5mAverage Duration

¥1,325Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Yan’an to Shanghai.

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Distance: 1,262.9 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Yan’an, China and Shanghai, China?

China Express Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines fly from Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yan'an to South Shaanxi Road via Xi'an Train Station, Wulukou, North station, Xian North, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station in around 12h 3m.

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