There are 8 ways to get from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane TAO - SHA
1h 50m¥510–1,381Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Qingdao Bus Station to Yancheng Bus Stationbus Qingdao
- Take the bus from Yancheng to Shanghai Generalbus Shqinn
12h 1m¥267–371Train via Zhenjiang
- Take the train from Qingdao North to Zhenjiangtrain Qingdao
- Take the train from Zhenjiang to Shanghai stationtrain Nanjing-Shanghai 1 / ...
7h 44m¥312–416Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Qingdao-TAO to Shanghai721.3 km
7h 24mDrive 721.3 km
- Drive from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghaicar 721.3 km
7h 24m¥611–883Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane TAO - PVG
2h 21m¥706–1,587Train
- Take the train from Qingdao North to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Qingdao North
9h 16m¥557–611Train #2
- Take the train from Qingdao North to Suzhou Stationtrain Qingdao North
- Take the train from Suzhou Station to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Nanjing / ...
12h 50m¥342–836
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai is to bus which costs ¥260 - ¥380 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥500 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Qingdao Liuting airport and arriving at Shanghai General via Qingdao Bus Station and Yancheng. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai station. However, there are services departing from Liuting and arriving at Shanghai station via Qingdao North and Zhenjiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Qingdao Airport (TAO) and Shanghai is 583 km. The road distance is 721.3 km.
The best way to get from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai without a car is to train via Zhenjiang which takes 7h 44m and costs ¥310 - ¥420.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai, including transfers.
Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Qingdao Bus Station.
Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Qingdao North station.
The best way to get from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥500 - ¥1400. Alternatively, you can train via Zhenjiang, which costs ¥310 - ¥420 and takes 7h 44m, you could also bus, which costs ¥260 - ¥380 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Qingdao Airport (TAO), China and Shanghai, China?
Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Liuting to Shanghai station via Qingdao North, Qingdao North, and Zhenjiang in around 7h 44m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,000
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–2,800
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,000
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–1,500
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,900
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,800
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–1,500
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,400
Train from Qingdao North to Zhenjiang
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥260–290
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥430–470
- Business Class Seat
- ¥600–900
Train from Zhenjiang to Shanghai station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥105–120
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- Business Class Seat
- ¥250–360
Train from Qingdao North to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥550–600
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥900–1,000
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,900
Train from Suzhou Station to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥38–42
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥60–66
- Business Class Seat
- ¥80–120
Train from Zhenjiang to Shanghai station
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–80
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥75–100
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥150–210
Train from Qingdao North to Suzhou Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥300–750
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥300–410
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥500–750
Train from Suzhou Station to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥45–75
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥45–70
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥50–75
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Qingdao Bus Station to Yancheng Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥130–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥130–180
Bus from Yancheng to Shanghai General
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–150
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–150
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Qingdao-TAO to Shanghai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Yancheng Bus Station.
Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhenjiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai is 721 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Shanghai.
There are 1875+ hotels available in Shanghai.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Qingdao Airport (TAO) and Shanghai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.