Xiamen to Shanghai

Xiamen to Shanghai

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$274
 
 
$605

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Xiamen to Shanghai Schedule

Xiamen to Shanghai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Second Class Seat 06:26 - 12:34¥ 539
China Railway Second Class Seat 09:06 - 14:32¥ 597
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU861610:55 - 12:55¥ 3,242
China Railway Second Class Seat 13:53 - 21:59¥ 477
China Railway Standing 14:29 - 22:31¥ 477
China Railway Business Class 16:17 - 22:45¥ 1,624
Air China Economy #CA466119:55 - 22:10¥ 1,991
Xiamen Airlines Economy #MF851721:00 - 22:45¥ 2,810
China Railway Second Class Seat 23:31 - 07:00¥ 436

Transportation from Xiamen to Shanghai

Facts about the transport from Xiamen to Shanghai

Cheapest Transport$64
Fastest Transport1h 50m
Earliest Departure6:25 AM
Latest Departure9:45 PM
Departures per day6
Distance422 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Xiamen Airlines

How to get from Xiamen to Shanghai

Travelling between Xiamen 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 604.94 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 273.39.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 9 hours to travel between Xiamen and Shanghai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Xiamen and Shanghai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 50m. Train does a much slower job and take about 8h 26m to reach Shanghai.

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

Travelling between Xiamen and Shanghai can be as cheap as USD 273.39 if you opt for a Air China flight and as expensive as USD 604.94 if you buy a Xiamen 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 Xiamen and Shanghai ?

  • 6 from Xiamen to Shanghai starting from 10:55 Xiamen Airport until 21:45 Xiamen Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Xiamen 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 Xiamen to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 273.39.

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 Xiamen and Shanghai

Air China, China Eastern 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 Xiamen 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