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Beijing
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Beijing
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How to get from Beijing to Shanghai?

Planning to travel to Beijing from Shanghai and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Beijing to Shanghai, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Beijing and Shanghai, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (China Railway High-speed, Air China International, China Eastern Airlines or China Southern Airlines), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Beijing to Shanghai, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Beijing Shanghai trip.

For your trip from Beijing to Shanghai, you have several transportation options

Beijing to Shanghai train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Beijing Shanghai train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Beijing to Shanghai cheap flights

Many flights connect Beijing to Shanghai every day, offering a fast and convenient option for travelers. If you are in a hurry, flying is the fastest way to get to Shanghai in record time.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Beijing to Shanghai transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Beijing Shanghai Travel Information

Departure city
Beijing
China
Destination city
Shanghai
China
Distance
664 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by flights and train
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Plan your trip from Beijing to Shanghai easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Beijing to Shanghai easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Beijing and Shanghai that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like China Railway High-speed, Air China International, China Eastern Airlines or China Southern Airlines to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Beijing and Shanghai with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Beijing and Shanghai

Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Beijing to Shanghai?
Environmentally friendly The Beijing Shanghai train is considered a more environmentally friendly way to travel than flying or driving alone.
Cost Beijing Shanghai train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of flying from Beijing to Shanghai?
Speed Flying between Beijing and Shanghai is the fastest way to travel the 664 mi between Beijing and Shanghai.
Prices Airline tickets from Beijing to Shanghai can be more expensive than train or bus tickets, especially during busy periods (vacations, weekends, etc.).

Where to start from in Beijing? Where do I arrive in Shanghai?

Departure stations in Beijing

Beijing South
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Departure airports in Beijing

Beijing Capital International
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Nanyuan
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Shanghai Arrival Stations

Shanghai Hongqiao
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Shanghai
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Shanghai West
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Shanghai Arrival Airports

Shanghai Pudong International
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Hongqiao International
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Trains Beijing Shanghai

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Beijing to Shanghai. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Beijing and Shanghai.

The average train journey time from Beijing to Shanghai depends on the type of train you take. Regional or intercity trains to Shanghai are slower than high-speed trains. Compare the duration of all trips by running a price search on Vivanoda.

There are discounts for children, students and seniors traveling by train from Beijing to Shanghai that vary depending on the type of ticket and the age of the person. When you enter your age in your Vivanoda search, the prices displayed will take into account any age-related discounts.

Train companies between Beijing and Shanghai

China Railway High-speed
China Railway High-speed
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Flights Beijing Shanghai

Airlines Beijing Shanghai

Air China International
Air China International
China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines
Juneyao
Juneyao
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
Spring Airways
Spring Airways
Xiamen Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
China United Airlines
China United Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
Shandong Airlines
Shandong Airlines
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