Beijing South to Shanghai

Beijing South to Shanghai

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Beijing South to Shanghai Schedule

Beijing South to Shanghai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway First Class Seat 06:20 - 11:58$ 158
Hainan Airlines Economy #HU760708:40 - 10:55$ 304.90
Air China Economy #CA155711:30 - 13:50$ 304.90
China Railway Second Class Seat 13:00 - 17:35¥ 744
China Railway Business Class 14:27 - 20:43$ 291
Air China Economy #CA158316:00 - 18:30$ 304.90
China Railway First Class Seat 19:00 - 23:29¥ 1,123
China Railway Soft Sleeper 20:05 - 11:00$ 84.50

Transportation from Beijing South to Shanghai

Facts about the transport from Beijing South to Shanghai

Cheapest Transport$52
Fastest Transport2h 10m
Earliest Departure7:00 午前
Latest Departure9:15 午後
Departures per day14
Distance1265 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

How to get from Beijing South to Shanghai

Travelling between Beijing South and Shanghai is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 350.29 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 51.37.

How long does it take to get from Beijing South to Shanghai?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 13 hours to travel between Beijing South and Shanghai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Beijing South and Shanghai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 12h 18m to reach Shanghai.

How much does it cost to get from Beijing South to Shanghai?

Travelling between Beijing South and Shanghai can be as cheap as USD 51.37 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 350.29 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Beijing South and Shanghai ?

  • 14 from Beijing to Shanghai starting from 07:00 Beijing South until 19:36 Beijing South

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Beijing South to Shanghai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Beijing to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 228.29.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Beijing and Shanghai

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Beijing South to Shanghai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train