Shanghai to Kowloon

Shanghai to Kowloon

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Shanghai to Kowloon Schedule

Shanghai to Kowloon Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Hong Kong Airlines Economy #HX23107:20 - 10:15¥ 890
Cathay Pacific Economy #CX36509:40 - 12:30¥ 965
Cathay Pacific Economy #CX36311:25 - 14:25¥ 902
Cathay Pacific Economy #CX34913:20 - 16:00¥ 957
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU862915:05 - 17:45¥ 1,010
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU50516:20 - 19:20¥ 682
Hong Kong Airlines Economy #HX23919:15 - 21:50¥ 998
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU72521:20 - 00:15¥ 682

Transportation from Shanghai to Kowloon

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Kowloon

Cheapest Transport$93
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure8:10 AM
Latest Departure9:20 PM
Departures per day25
Distance389 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Hong Kong Airlines

How to get from Shanghai to Kowloon

Travelling between Shanghai and Kowloon 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 436.72 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 92.17.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 8 hours to travel between Shanghai and Kowloon depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Kowloon. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 30m. Train does a much slower job and take about 7h 46m to reach Kowloon.

How much does it cost to get from Shanghai to Kowloon?

Travelling between Shanghai and Kowloon can be as cheap as USD 92.17 if you opt for a Hong Kong Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 436.72 if you buy a China Eastern Airlines 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 Shanghai and Kowloon ?

  • 23 from Shanghai to Kowloon starting from 08:10 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport until 21:20 Shanghai Pudong Airport
  • 2 from Shanghai to Kowloon starting from 14:09 Shanghai Hongqiao until 14:09 Shanghai Hongqiao

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

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 Shanghai to Kowloon, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 92.16.

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 Shanghai and Kowloon

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 Shanghai to Kowloon?

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