Hong Kong to Shanghai

Hong Kong to Shanghai

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Hong Kong to Shanghai Schedule

Hong Kong to Shanghai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU72607:40 - 10:10HKD 1,425.66
Hainan Airlines Economy #HU849208:15 - 10:40HKD 1,234.25
Philippine Airlines Economy 11:30 - 15:40HKD 3,490.26
Heathrow Express Economy #HX24613:10 - 15:40HKD 1,519.24
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU50415:55 - 19:15HKD 2,009.67
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU356217:30 - 20:05HKD 2,103.82
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU863018:45 - 21:25HKD 2,507.79
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU50620:20 - 22:45HKD 2,018.25
Philippine Airlines Economy 22:40 - 15:40HKD 3,545.81

Transportation from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Facts about the transport from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Cheapest Transport$104
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure8:20 PM
Departures per day22
Distance1913 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Hong Kong Airlines

How to get from Hong Kong to Shanghai

Travelling between Hong Kong and Shanghai is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 359.88 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 103.14.

How long does it take to get from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Hong Kong and Shanghai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 12h 55m to reach Shanghai.

How much does it cost to get from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

Travelling between Hong Kong and Shanghai can be as cheap as USD 103.14 if you opt for a China Eastern Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 359.88 if you buy a AirAsia flight 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 Hong Kong and Shanghai ?

  • 21 from Hong Kong to Shanghai starting from 07:30 Hong Kong Airport until 20:20 Hong Kong Airport
  • 1 from Hong Kong to Shanghai starting from 11:36 Hong Kong West Kowloon until 11:36 Hong Kong West Kowloon

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 103.12.

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 Hong Kong and Shanghai

AirAsia, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong to Shanghai?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 67% decided to fly
  • 33% took a train