How to get fromNew Delhi to Shanghaiby plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Hindon to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
best
1. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane HDO - PVG
12h 31m
¥1,503–3,911
Fly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane DEL - SHA
12h 8m
¥1,108–3,308
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from New Delhi to Kanpur Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain
3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus
4. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
5. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
6. Take the train from Lhasa to Shanghai stationtrain
4d 7h
¥1,327–2,844
Fly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane DEL - PVG
9h 24m
¥1,358–2,158
Fly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane DEL - WUX
2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
13h 59m
¥2,530–2,889
Fly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nantong Xingdong Airport, bus
1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG)plane DEL - NTG
2. Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhanbus
18h 35m
¥1,293–3,848
Train, drive, bus
1. Take the train from Delhi to Narkatiaganj Jntrain
2. Drive from Narkatiaganj Jn to Chaubiskothicar
3. Take the bus from Chaubiskothi to Kalanki Dhungeaddabus
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
4d 9h
¥1,468–2,951

Hindon (HDO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

6Weekly Planes

11h 20mAverage Duration

¥1,483Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,319.7 km
Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Shanghai, China?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Hindon (HDO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 6 times a week.

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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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8.5Very Good

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9.1Superb

THE ONE Shanghai Downtown, Vignette Collection by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good