Shanghai to Beijing South

Shanghai to Beijing South

Shanghai
Beijing South
Mon, May 20
One Way
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Shanghai to Beijing South Schedule

Shanghai to Beijing South Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Second Class Seat 07:00 - 11:36¥ 786
China Railway Second Class Seat 11:15 - 17:22¥ 743
China Railway Business Class 12:55 - 17:36¥ 2,471
China Railway Business Class 17:55 - 22:35¥ 2,536
China Railway Standing 21:21 - 09:24¥ 380

Transportation from Shanghai to Beijing South

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Beijing South

Cheapest Transport$53
Fastest Transport2h 5m
Earliest Departure6:40 AM
Latest Departure11:15 PM
Departures per day15
Distance1220 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

How to get from Shanghai to Beijing South

Travelling between Shanghai and Beijing South is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 342.27 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 52.64.

How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Beijing South?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 27 hours to travel between Shanghai and Beijing South depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Beijing South. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 5m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 10m to reach Beijing South.

How much does it cost to get from Shanghai to Beijing South?

Travelling between Shanghai and Beijing South can be as cheap as USD 52.64 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 342.27 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train 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 Beijing South ?

  • 15 from Shanghai to Beijing starting from 07:00 Shanghai until 21:21 Shanghai

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

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 Beijing, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 59.98.

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 Beijing

China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Beijing South?

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

  • 98% took a train
  • 2% decided to fly