There are 5 ways to get from Huai'an to Shanghai by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Huai'an East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Taiyuan / ...
3h 24m¥230–259Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Huaian South Bus Station to Nanjing Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Nanjing to Shanghai stationtrain Nanjing-Shanghai 1 / ...
4h 27m¥103–342Drive 397 km
- Drive from Huai'an to Shanghaicar 397 km
4h 11m¥338–488Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Huaian South Bus Station to Nanjing South Stationbus
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane NKG - PVG
6h 15m¥1,231–1,982Bus
- Take the bus from Huai'an to Shanghai Southbus
5h 17m¥132–178
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Huai'an to Shanghai is to bus which costs ¥130 - ¥180 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Huai'an to Shanghai is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥230 - ¥260.
No, there is no direct bus from Huai'an to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Huai'an and arriving at Shanghai South via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Huai'an to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Huai'an East and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Huai'an and Shanghai is 448 km. The road distance is 397 km.
The best way to get from Huai'an to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥230 - ¥260.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Huai'an to Shanghai, including transfers.
Huai'an to Shanghai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Huai'an station.
Huai'an to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Huai'an East station.
The best way to get from Huai'an to Shanghai is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥230 - ¥260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥130 - ¥180 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Huai'an, China and Shanghai, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Huai'an East to Shanghai Hongqiao every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥180–200 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Huai'an to Shanghai South every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥120–180 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,150
Train from Huai'an East to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥180–200
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥300–330
- Business Class Seat
- ¥440–650
Train from Nanjing to Shanghai station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥310–450
Train from Nanjing to Shanghai station
- Hard Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥85–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–230
Train from Nanjing to Shanghai station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–230
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥160–230
Train from Nanjing to Shanghai station
- Hard Seat
- ¥35–55
- Hard sleeper
- ¥75–110
- Soft sleeper
- ¥120–170
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Huaian South Bus Station to Nanjing Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥68–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥80–120
Bus from Huaian South Bus Station to Nanjing South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥68–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥80–120
Bus from Huai'an to Shanghai South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥120–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
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More Questions & Answers
Huai'an to Shanghai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Shanghai South station.
Huai'an to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Huai'an to Shanghai is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Huai'an to Shanghai.
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