There are 6 ways to get from Dandong to Shanghai by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Dandong Langtou Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
best- Fly from Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane DDG - PVG
3h 33m¥1,401–3,410Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dandong to Dalian Southbus
- Take the bus from Jianshejie Terminal to Shanghai Hutie Terminalbus
23h 45m¥531–699Train
- Take the train from Dandong to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Dandong
12h 20m¥927–999Drive 1,824.6 km
- Drive from Dandong to Shanghaicar 1,824.6 km
18h 29m¥1,535–2,218Fly Dandong Langtou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Fly from Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane DDG - SHA
6h 27m¥1,351–3,160Train to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Take the train from Dandong to Shenyang Stationtrain
- Fly from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane SHE - PVG
7h 8m¥710–3,088
Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dandong to Shanghai is to bus which costs ¥500 - ¥700 and takes 23h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Dandong to Shanghai is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Dandong to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Dandong and arriving at Shanghai Hutie Terminal via Jianshejie Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Dandong to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Dandong and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Dandong and Shanghai is 1067 km. The road distance is 1824.6 km.
The best way to get from Dandong to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 12h 20m and costs ¥900 - ¥1000.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Dandong to Shanghai, including transfers.
Dandong to Shanghai bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, depart from Dandong station.
Dandong to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Dandong station.
The best way to get from Dandong to Shanghai is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥900 - ¥1000 and takes 12h 20m, you could also bus, which costs ¥500 - ¥700 and takes 23h 45m.
What companies run services between Dandong, China and Shanghai, China?
China Southern Airlines flies from Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 4 times a week. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Dandong to Shanghai Hongqiao once daily. Tickets cost ¥900–1,000 and the journey takes 11h 51m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Dandong Langtou Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,340–1,370
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,800
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Dandong Langtou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Yantai Penglai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,700
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,800
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,200
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Dandong Langtou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,400
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,300
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Dandong Langtou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Yantai Penglai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,100
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,300
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,000
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,600
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,900
Train from Dandong to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥900–1,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,500–1,700
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,200–3,100
Train from Dandong to Shenyang Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥100–110
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥160–180
- Business Class Seat
- ¥230–330
Train from Dandong to Shenyang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥85–180
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥85–130
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥120–180
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Dandong to Shenyang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Dandong to Dalian South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–100
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Jianshejie Terminal to Shanghai Hutie Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥450–600
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Dandong to Shanghai bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, arrive at Dalian South station.
Dandong to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dandong to Shanghai is 1825 km. It takes approximately 18h 29m to drive from Dandong to Shanghai.
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