How to get fromKolkata to Shanghaiby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Kolkata to Shanghai by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
best
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane CCU - PVG
8h 6m
¥1,164–2,317
Train, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sealdah to Siliguri Jntrain
2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus
3. Drive from Budhanilkantha to Zhangmucar
4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
5. Take the train from Lhasa to Shanghai stationtrain
4d 6h
¥958–2,189
Train, drive, bus via Ratnanagar
1. Take the train from Kolkata to Narkatiaganj Jntrain
2. Drive from Narkatiaganj Jn to Tandicar
3. Take the bus from Tandi to Kathmandubus
4. Drive from Narayan Gopal Chowk to Zhangmucar
5. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
6. Take the train from Lhasa to Shanghai stationtrain
3d 20h
¥1,077–2,260
Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane CCU - SHA
10h 30m
¥1,314–2,467
Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane CCU - HGH
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
12h 13m
¥1,286–3,806
Fly to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, train
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)plane CCU - NGB
2. Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
13h 37m
¥1,628–4,912
Fly to Changzhou Benniu Airport, train
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Changzhou Benniu Airport (CZX)plane CCU - CZX
2. Take the train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai stationtrain
13h 45m
¥1,450–4,417
Train, drive, bus
1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Raxaul Jntrain
2. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Sorahkhuttecar
3. Drive from Narayan Gopal Chowk to Zhangmucar
4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
5. Take the train from Lhasa to Shanghai stationtrain
3d 20h
¥1,052–2,240

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

12Weekly Planes

6h 55mAverage Duration

¥1,160Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,478 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Shanghai, China?

IndiGo Airlines and China Eastern Airlines fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) twice daily.

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Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Kunming

Ave. Duration: 8h 5m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥1,100–1,500

Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Kunming

Ave. Duration: 7h 20m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥1,200–3,700

Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun

Ave. Duration: 8h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥1,400–3,800

Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Kunming, Wuhan

Ave. Duration: 11h 25m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥1,200–3,700

Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport via Kunming

Ave. Duration: 9h
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥1,200–3,600

Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun

Ave. Duration: 8h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥1,400–3,600

Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport via Dhaka, Kunming

Ave. Duration: 8h
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥1,200–3,600

Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Kunming

Ave. Duration: 10h 8m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥1,500–4,600

Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport via Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Ave. Duration: 9h 50m
When: Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥1,800–4,700

Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Changzhou Benniu Airport via Kunming

Ave. Duration: 11h 5m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥1,400–4,200

Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Changzhou Benniu Airport via Kunming, Changsha

Ave. Duration: 12h 15m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥1,400–4,200

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Shanghai(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Shanghai is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. The population of the city proper is the third largest in the world, with 24.89 million inhabitants in 2021, while the urban area is the most populous in China, with 39.3 million residents. As of 2018, the Greater Shanghai metropolitan area was estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product (nominal) of nearly 9.1 trillion RMB ($1.33 trillion). Shanghai is one of the world's major centers for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port.

Things to do in Shanghai

Jinjiang Action Park(Opens in a new window)

Jinjiang Action Park is a large amusement park at No. 201 Hongmei Road in Xuhui District, Shanghai. Founded in 1984, it is affiliated to the Jinjiang Group.

Shanghai Disneyland(Opens in a new window)

Shanghai Disneyland (; Pinyin: Shànghǎi díshìní lèyuán, Shanghainese: Zaon-he Diq-zy-nyi Loq-yoe) is a theme park located in Chuansha New Town, Pudong, Shanghai, China, that is part of the Shanghai Disney Resort. The park is operated by Disney Experiences and Shanghai Shendi Group, through a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and Shendi. Construction began on April 8, 2011. The park opened on June 16, 2016. The park operated in its first half-year with a visitor attendance of 5.60 million guests.

Shanghai Disney Resort(Opens in a new window)

Shanghai Disney Resort is a themed resort in Pudong, Shanghai, China. The resort opened to the public on June 16, 2016. It is the first Disneyland in mainland China. It is also the sixth Disney resort worldwide, after Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. On December 20, 2023, Shanghai Disney Resort officially opened Zootopia, Disney's first Zootopia-themed area. The resort features Shanghai Disneyland, an entertainment district, two themed hotels, recreational facilities, a lake and associated parking and transportation hubs. Additional phases will see the development of two additional theme parks at the resort. The site will cover 963 acre in Pudong, or approximately three times the size of Hong Kong Disneyland, at a cost of for the new theme park and an additional to build other aspects of the resort, totaling. The Walt Disney Company owns 43 percent of the resort; the majority 57 percent is held by Shanghai Shendi Group, a joint venture of three companies owned by the Shanghai government.

Tron Lightcycle Power Run(Opens in a new window)

Tron Lightcycle Power Run (Chinese: 创极速光轮) and Tron Lightcycle / Run are semi-enclosed, launched roller coasters at Shanghai Disneyland and Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The first incarnation, Tron Lightcycle Power Run, opened at Shanghai Disneyland on June 16, 2016. A nearly identical installation, Tron Lightcycle / Run, opened at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World on April 4, 2023. Both are in the Tomorrowland themed areas at each park.

Places to stay in Shanghai

Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

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8.6Fabulous

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9.1Superb

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8.2Very Good

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