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How to get from Shanghai to Beijing?

Planning to travel to Shanghai from Beijing 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 Shanghai to Beijing, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Shanghai and Beijing, 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 Shanghai to Beijing, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Shanghai Beijing trip.

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

Shanghai to Beijing train tickets

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

Shanghai to Beijing cheap flights

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

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

Shanghai Beijing Travel Information

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

Plan your trip from Shanghai to Beijing 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 Shanghai and Beijing 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 Shanghai and Beijing with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Shanghai and Beijing

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

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

Departure stations in Shanghai

Shanghai Hongqiao
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Shanghai West
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Departure airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International
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Hongqiao International
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Beijing Arrival Stations

Beijing South
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Beijing Arrival Airports

Beijing Capital International
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Nanyuan
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Trains Shanghai Beijing

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Shanghai to Beijing. 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 Shanghai and Beijing.

The average train journey time from Shanghai to Beijing depends on the type of train you take. Regional or intercity trains to Beijing 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 Shanghai to Beijing 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 Shanghai and Beijing

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

Airlines Shanghai Beijing

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