There are 5 ways to get from Dandong to Shanghai by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
best- Fly from Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane DDG - PVG
3h 13m¥1,401–3,710Bus
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¥1,552–2,241Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Fly from Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane DDG - SHA
6h 7m¥1,851–3,360
Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights
Questions & Answers
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 13m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3800.
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 13m 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 13m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3800. 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
- airchina.com
Flights from Dandong Langtou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–3,300
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Dandong Langtou Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,350–1,500
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
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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.
There are 1840+ hotels available in Shanghai.





