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How to get fromHo Chi Minh to Shanghaiby plane, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh to Shanghai by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane SGN - PVG
    4h 51m
    ¥913–1,659

  2. Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane SGN - SHA
    6h 15m
    ¥837–2,414

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Liuzhoutrain train
    3. Take the train from Liuzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao Stationtrain train
    2d 13h
    ¥2,110–2,785

  4. Drive 3,668.4 km

    1. Drive from Ho Chi Minh to Shanghaicar car 3,668.4 km
    44h 13m
    ¥3,117–4,502

  5. Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane plane SGN - HGH
    2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    6h 33m
    ¥859–2,416

  6. Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane plane SGN - WUX
    2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    ¥1,081–3,140

  7. Fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane plane SGN - NKG
    2. Take the train from Nanjing South Station to Shanghai stationtrain train
    5h 42m
    ¥951–2,522

  8. Train via Guitang

    1. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Changsha South to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    2d 14h
    ¥2,030–3,135

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥720Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,784.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Shanghai, China?

Vietjet Air, Vietnam Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ho Chi Minh City to South Shaanxi Road via Ha Noi, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Liuzhou, Shanghai Hongqiao Station, and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station in around 2d 13h.

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