There are 5 ways to get from Ningbo to Shanghai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station
best- Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Cangnan / ...
2h 26m¥119–239Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ningbo to Shanghai Southbus
3h 17m¥90–121Drive 209 km
- Drive from Ningbo to Shanghaicar 209 km
2h 16m¥178–257Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ningbo to Shanghaitaxi 209 km
2h 16m¥600–750Train
- Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Southtrain Shenzhen North / ...
2h 56m¥123–251
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ningbo to Shanghai is to bus which costs ¥90 - ¥130 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ningbo to Shanghai is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥170 - ¥260.
No, there is no direct bus from Ningbo to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Ningbo and arriving at Shanghai South via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Ningbo to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Ningbo and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Ningbo and Shanghai is 327 km. The road distance is 209 km.
The best way to get from Ningbo to Shanghai without a car is to train via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥110 - ¥240.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Ningbo to Shanghai, including transfers.
Ningbo to Shanghai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Ningbo station.
Ningbo to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Ningbo station.
The best way to get from Ningbo to Shanghai is to train via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥110 - ¥240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥90 - ¥130 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Ningbo, China and Shanghai, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao hourly. Tickets cost ¥140–160 and the journey takes 1h 57m. China Railways D-Class also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Ningbo to Shanghai South every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥85–120 and the journey takes 3h.
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥330–470
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥110–250
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–170
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–250
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Ningbo to Shanghai South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥85–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥85–120
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More Questions & Answers
Ningbo to Shanghai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Shanghai South station.
Ningbo to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ningbo to Shanghai is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Ningbo to Shanghai.
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