Shanghai to Chengdu / Chengdu to Shanghai: Best Ways to Travel
Shanghai to Chengdu land distance is about 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles). Nowadays, there are 3 ways to travel between these two cities. Generally speaking, direct flight is the best and fastest way. It only takes 3 hours onboard with the fare of CNY 1,000 to 2,800. Shanghai to Chengdu high speed train is a cost-effective choice, and the cheapest ticket only costs CNY 690. It takes 11-16 hours for a single trip. Besides, normal speed trains are also available.
Both Shanghai Railway Station and South Railway Station operate normal speed trains to Chengdu West Railway Station, totally three trains.
Ticket Prices: CNY 264-278.5 for Hard Seat; CNY 456-471.5 for Hard Sleeper; CNY 717-747.5 for Soft Sleeper
→ First of all, you can take a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport / Hongqiao Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu Airport.
→ Then take metro line 10 to Taipingyuan Station and transfer to metro line 7 to Culture Palace Station.
→ After arriving, take metro line 4 to Wide and Narrow Alley directly.
Three normal trains run from Chengdu West Railway Station to Shanghai Railway Station or Shanghai South Railway Station.
Ticket Prices: CNY 264-278.5 for Hard Seat; CNY 456-471.5 for Hard Sleeper; CNY 717-747.5 for Soft Sleeper
→ It is advised to take a flight from Chengdu Shuangliu Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport / Hongqiao Airport firstly.
→ Then take metro line 2 to East Nanjing Road Station. After arriving, you can walk east along East Nanjing Road and arrive at the Bund.
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Best Ways to Travel from Shanghai to Chengdu
1. Fastest Shanghai to Chengdu Flights: 3-3.5h; CNY 1,000 to 2,800
Number of Flights | about 50 |
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Ticket Price | CNY1,000 - 2,800 |
Duration | 3-3.5h |
Departure time | 7:30 - 22:10 |
Frequency | 2-5 flight per hour |
Dep. - Arr. | Shanghai Pudong International Airport / Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or Tianfu International Airport |
2. Cost-Effective Shanghai to Chengdu High Speed Trains: 11-16h; From CNY 690
Number of Trains | 12 |
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Ticket Price | CNY 690-1,182.5 for Second Class Seat; CNY 1,104-1,916.5 for First Class Seat; CNY 2,870.5-3,142.5 for Business Class Seat |
Duration | 11-16h |
Departure time | 6:01 - 10:48 |
Frequency | roughly two trains per hour from 6:00 - 11:00 |
Dep. - Arr. | Shanghai Railway Station / Hongqiao Railway Station to Chengdu East Railway Station |
3. Economic Overnight Normal Speed Train: 31-36h; CNY 456-471.5 for Hard Sleeper
Train | Dep. | Arr. | Duration |
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K351 | 10:13 | 19:56+1 | 33h 43min |
K1156 | 10:57 | 17:55+1 | 30h 58min |
K282 | 20:45 | 08:54+2 | 36h 09min |
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How to Get from Shanghai to Chengdu Wide and Narrow Alley?
→ Then take metro line 10 to Taipingyuan Station and transfer to metro line 7 to Culture Palace Station.
→ After arriving, take metro line 4 to Wide and Narrow Alley directly.
Best Ways to Travel from Chengdu to Shanghai
1. Fastest Chengdu to Shanghai Flights: 3h; CNY 900 - 2,800
Number of Flights | about 50 |
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Ticket Price | CNY900 - 2,800 |
Duration | 3h |
Departure time | 6:25 - 21:00 |
Frequency | roughly 2-5 flight per hour |
Dep. - Arr. | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or Tianfu Intenational Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport / Hongqiao International Airport |
2. Cost-Effective Chengdu to Shanghai High Speed Train: 11.5-15.5h; From CNY 690
Number of Trains | 12 |
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Ticket Price | CNY 690-1,201.5 for Second Class Seat; CNY 1,104-1,947.5 for First Class Seat; CNY 2,870-3,894 for Business Class Seat |
Duration | 11.5-15.5h |
Departure time | 6:07 - 11:01 |
Frequency | 1-5 trains per hour from 6:00 - 11:00 |
Dep. - Arr. | Chengdu East Railway Station to Shanghai Railway Station / Hongqiao Railway Station |
3. Economic Overnight Normal Speed Train: 36-37h; CNY 456-471.5 for Hard Sleeper
Train | Dep. | Arr. | Duration |
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K352 | 19:28 | 08:14+2 | 36h 46min |
K1158 | 07:53 | 14:37+1 | 36h 30min |
K284 | 18:23 | 06:53+2 | 36h 09min |
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How to Get from Chengdu to Shanghai Nanjing Road & The Bund?
→ Then take metro line 2 to East Nanjing Road Station. After arriving, you can walk east along East Nanjing Road and arrive at the Bund.
- Last updated on Aug. 18, 2023 by Gabby Li -