How to Travel between Shanghai and Harbin

The distance between Shanghai and Harbin is about 2,360km (1,470mi). There are two available ways of transport to travel between them, by plane and by train. The flight only takes you about 3.5 hours, and over 20 flights per day are ready for you to choose. The economy class plane ticket usually costs CNY700-3,000. In contrast, only two trains travel between these two cities per day. The high speed train takes 12 hours and CNY1,019.5 at least, and the normal speed train takes 24 hours and CNY463.5 for Hard Sleeper. Obviously, choosing the plane is a wiser option, because it can save a lot of time and enable you to plan a more flexible schedule.
 
How to Travel between Shanghai and Harbin
 

How to Travel from Shanghai to Harbin

1. Fastest Way: Shanghai to Harbin Flight: 3.5h, CNY700-3,000

Number of Flights over 20
Ticket Price CNY700 - 3,000
Duration 3h
Departure time 6:25 - 21:30
Dep. - Arr. Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)
 

2. Cost-Effective High Speed Train: over 12h, CNY1,019.5 for 2nd Class Seat

One high speed train departs from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and arrives at Harbin West Railway Station  every day.
Train Dep. Arr. Duration
G1204 9:33 21:43 12h10min
 Ticket Fare: Business Class Seat: CNY3,511.5; First Class Seat: CNY1,718.5; Second Class Seat: CNY1,019.5
 

3. Optional Shanghai - Shenyang - Harbin High Speed Train: 13h; CNY1,000 for 2nd Cls. Seat

 Step 1: Take Shanghai - Shenyang High Speed Train in the Morning: 9.5-10.5h; CNY774-824 for 2nd Cls. Seat
Suggested Trains G1232, G1236, G1258, G1204
Departure time 7:47, 9:04, 9:31, 9:33
Ticket Price CNY774-824 for 2nd Cls. Seat
CNY1,311 - 1,359.5 for 1st Cls. Seat
CNY1,519.5 - 2,654.5 for Business Cls. Seat
Duration 9.5-10.5h
Dep. - Arr. Hongqiao Railway Station to Shenyang Railway Station, Shenyang North Railway Station

 Step 2: Shenyang to Harbin Railway Station after 18:30: 2-3h; CNY166-256.5 for 2nd Cls. Seat
Suggested Trains Trains after 18:30
 frequency 4-7 trains from 18:00 - 20:00
Ticket Price CNY166-256.5 for 2nd Cls. Seat
CNY265-410.5 for 1st Cls. Seat
CNY472.5-781 for Business Cls. Seat
Duration 2-3h
Dep. - Arr. Shengyang or Shenyang North Railway Station to Harbin or Harbin West Railway Station
 

4. Economic Normal Speed Train: 24h, CNY463.5 for Hard Sleeper

The normal speed train departs from Shanghai Railway Station and arrives at Harbin West Railway Station every day.
Train Dep. Arr. Duration
Z172 19:34 19:37+1 24h 3min
Ticket Fare: Soft Sleeper: CNY734.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY463.5; Hard Seat: CNY273.5

See details about: Shanghai - Harbin Train
 

How to Travel from Harbin to Shanghai

1. Fastest Way: Harbin to Shanghai Flight: About 3.5h, CNY700-2,700

Number of Flights over 20
Ticket Price CNY700 - 2,700
Duration 3.5h
Departure time 6:40 - 22:10
Dep. - Arr. Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
 

2. Cost-Effective High Speed Train: 13h; CNY1,031.5 for 2nd Cls. Seat

The high speed train departs from Harbin West Railway Station and arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station every day.
Train Dep. Arr. Duration
G1202 8:59 21:55 12h56min
Ticket Fare: Business Class Seat: CNY3,401; First Class Seat: CNY1,737.5; Second Class Seat: CNY1,031.5
 

3. Economic Normal Speed Train: 24h; CNY463.5 for Hard Sleeper

The normal speed train departs from Harbin West Railway Station and arrives at Shanghai Railway Station every day.
Train Dep. Arr. Duration
Z174 13:01 13:01 24h2min
 Ticket Fare: Soft Sleeper: CNY734.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY463.5; Hard Seat: CNY273.5
- Last updated on Aug. 21, 2023 by Gabby Li -
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