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