Shanghai to Tianjin

Shanghai to Tianjin

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$31
 
 
$74

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Shanghai to Tianjin Schedule

Shanghai to Tianjin Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Hard Seat 01:57 - 21:55¥ 224
China Railway Business Class 06:27 - 12:33¥ 1,931
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU833309:15 - 11:30¥ 3,773
Air China Economy #CA282610:50 - 13:10¥ 2,238
China Railway Standing 12:15 - 07:07¥ 199
China Railway Standing 14:36 - 05:05¥ 224
China Railway Second Class Seat 16:04 - 21:20¥ 559
China Railway Deluxe Soft Sleeper 19:34 - 07:24¥ 946
China Railway Hard Sleeper 21:06 - 21:16¥ 393
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU686322:05 - 00:15¥ 662

Transportation from Shanghai to Tianjin

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Tianjin

Cheapest Transport$31
Fastest Transport2h 10m
Earliest Departure7:55 AM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day11
Distance891 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway

How to get from Shanghai to Tianjin

Travelling between Shanghai and Tianjin 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 73.35 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 30.84.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 18 hours to travel between Shanghai and Tianjin depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Tianjin. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 17h 49m to reach Tianjin.

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

Travelling between Shanghai and Tianjin can be as cheap as USD 30.84 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 73.35 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 Tianjin ?

  • 11 from Shanghai to Tianjin starting from 14:36 Shanghai until 20:08 Shanghai

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

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 Tianjin, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 308.86.

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 Tianjin

Air China, 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 Tianjin?

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