Shanghai to Taiyuan

Shanghai to Taiyuan

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Shanghai to Taiyuan Schedule

Shanghai to Taiyuan Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway First Class Seat 07:14 - 16:25¥ 1,200
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU835909:00 - 11:15¥ 2,849
Hainan Airlines Economy 11:55 - 21:40¥ 2,050
China Railway Second Class Seat 12:03 - 21:26¥ 852
China Railway Hard Seat 14:49 - 06:41¥ 256
China Railway Hard Seat 16:03 - 12:13¥ 247
Air China Economy 18:55 - 23:00¥ 2,042
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU240720:20 - 22:35¥ 2,122
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU527422:30 - 00:55¥ 2,098

Transportation from Shanghai to Taiyuan

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Taiyuan

Cheapest Transport$35
Fastest Transport2h 10m
Earliest Departure7:05 AM
Latest Departure10:30 PM
Departures per day10
Distance1053 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway

How to get from Shanghai to Taiyuan

Travelling between Shanghai and Taiyuan 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 345.41 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 84.15.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 22 hours to travel between Shanghai and Taiyuan depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Taiyuan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 21h 3m to reach Taiyuan.

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

Travelling between Shanghai and Taiyuan can be as cheap as USD 84.15 if you opt for a China Eastern Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 345.41 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 Taiyuan ?

  • 10 from Shanghai to Taiyuan starting from 07:05 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport until 22:30 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport

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

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 Taiyuan, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 84.18.

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 Taiyuan

China Eastern 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 Taiyuan?

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