There are 6 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¥335–484Fly Huai'An Lianshui Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Fly from Huai'An Lianshui Airport (HIA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane HIA - SHA
5h 7m¥547–2,678Bus
- Take the bus from Huai'an to Shanghai Southbus
5h 17m¥132–178Bus to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- 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¥1,231–1,982
Huai'An Lianshui Airport (HIA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 fly, which costs ¥500 - ¥2700 and takes 5h 7m, you could also 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, Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Huai'An Lianshui Airport (HIA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) 5 times a day.
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Huai'An Lianshui Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,000
Flights from Huai'An Lianshui Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Quanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–3,100
Flights from Huai'An Lianshui Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–4,200
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Huai'An Lianshui Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,800
Flights from Huai'An Lianshui Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Taiyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,300
Flights from Huai'An Lianshui Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,400
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,500
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Huai'An Lianshui Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,400
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Huai'An Lianshui Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Nanchang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥480–2,600
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 Huai'an to Shanghai South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥120–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
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
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Booking & Getting There
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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