There are 4 ways to get from Shanghai to Ashgabat by plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane SHA - ASB
12h 37m$383–1,305Drive 6,898.8 km
- Drive from Shanghai Station to Ashgabatcar 6,898.8 km
3d 2h$870–1,256Train to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shanghai station to Nanjing South Stationtrain
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane NKG - ASB
13h 54m$409–1,139Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)plane HGH - ASB
15h 28m$434–1,427
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Ashgabat is to train and fly which costs $400 - $1,200 and takes 13h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Ashgabat is to fly which takes 12h 37m and costs $380 - $1,300.
The distance between Shanghai and Ashgabat is 5724 km. The road distance is 6898.8 km.
It takes approximately 12h 37m to get from Shanghai to Ashgabat, including transfers.
Ashgabat is 3h behind Shanghai. It is currently 9:53 AM in Shanghai and 6:53 AM in Ashgabat.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Ashgabat is 6899 km. It takes approximately 3 days 2h to drive from Shanghai to Ashgabat.
There are two+ hotels available in Ashgabat.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Ashgabat, Turkmenistan?
China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) twice daily.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport via Shijiazhuang Zhengding, Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport via Xi An, Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,900
- Website
- flyturkmenistanairlines.eu
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,600
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,600
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,800
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $19–22
- 1st Class Seat
- $32–35
- Business Class Seat
- $45–65
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–12
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- $11–12
- 1st Class Seat
- $17–20
- Business Class Seat
- $25–35
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $16–22
- Adult - 1st Class
- $23–35
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $10–15
- Adult - 1st Class
- $13–20
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