There are 8 ways to get from Anhui to Shanghai by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Hefei South
best- Take the train from Hefei South to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Wuhan / ...
2h 57m¥149–345Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hefei to Shanghai Southbus
5h 33m¥144–193Drive 450.9 km
- Drive from Hefei to Shanghaicar 450.9 km
4h 35m¥379–548Bus to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Take the bus from City Center Terminal to Hefei Xinqiao Airportbus
- Fly from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane HFE - PVG
4h 21m¥1,180–2,280Train
- Take the train from Hefei to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Xi'an-Shanghai 2 / ...
4h 1m¥199–235Train #2
- Take the train from Hefei South to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Yichang East
4h 52m¥157–340Bus to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Take the bus from Chuzhou to Nanjing Airportbus
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane NKG - PVG
4h 40m¥1,120–1,720Fly Anqing Tianzhushan Airport to Zhoushan, bus, train
- Fly from Anqing Tianzhushan Airport (AQG) to Zhoushan (HSN)plane AQG - HSN
- Take the bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Ningbo Southbus
- Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
6h 6m¥780–4,121
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anhui to Shanghai is to bus which costs ¥140 - ¥200 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Anhui to Shanghai is to train via Hefei South which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥140 - ¥350.
No, there is no direct bus from Anhui to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Hefei and arriving at Shanghai South via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Anhui to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Sipailou and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Dadongmen, Hefei South and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Anhui and Shanghai is 465 km. The road distance is 450.9 km.
The best way to get from Anhui to Shanghai without a car is to train via Hefei South which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥140 - ¥350.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Anhui to Shanghai, including transfers.
Anhui to Shanghai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Hefei station.
Anhui to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Hefei South station.
The best way to get from Anhui to Shanghai is to train via Hefei South which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥140 - ¥350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥200 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Anhui, China and Shanghai, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Hefei South to Shanghai Hongqiao hourly. Tickets cost ¥190–220 and the journey takes 1h 51m. China Railways D-Class also services this route hourly. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Hefei to Shanghai South twice daily. Tickets cost ¥140–190 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,200
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,090–1,140
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Anqing Tianzhushan Airport to Zhoushan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,700
Train from Hefei South to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥460–650
Train from Hefei to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥460–650
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥330–470
Train from Hefei South to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥140–330
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥140–210
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥230–330
Train from Hefei South to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥150–330
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥150–210
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥230–330
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Hefei to Shanghai South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–190
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥140–190
Bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Ningbo South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥49–90
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥60–90
Bus from Chuzhou to Nanjing Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥65
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
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Booking & Getting There
Anhui to Shanghai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Shanghai South station.
Anhui to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anhui to Shanghai is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Anhui to Shanghai.
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