What is the cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Boten?

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Boten is to train and bus which costs $60 - $140 and takes 47h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shanghai to Boten?

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Boten is to fly and train which takes 9h 37m and costs $140 - $440.

Is there a direct train between Shanghai and Boten?

No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Boten station. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Boten station via Shanghai Hongqiao and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.

How far is it from Shanghai to Boten?

The distance between Shanghai and Boten is 2452 km. The road distance is 2936.4 km.

How do I travel from Shanghai to Boten without a car?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Boten without a car is to train which takes 18h 26m and costs $170 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Boten?

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Shanghai to Boten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Boten train from?

Shanghai to Boten train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.

Where does the Shanghai to Boten train arrive?

Shanghai to Boten train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.

Can I drive from Shanghai to Boten?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Boten is 2936 km. It takes approximately 29h 47m to drive from Shanghai to Boten.

Where can I stay near Boten?

There are one+ hotels available in Boten.

Shanghai to Boten - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Shanghai to Boten by plane, train, bus, or car

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, train
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Jinghong (JHG)plane SHA - JHG
2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten stationtrain
9h 37m
$144–438
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shanghai South to Kunmingtrain Shanghai South
2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Mohanbus
47h 39m
$64–137
Train
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Kunming Southtrain Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Boten stationtrain
18h 26m
$179–275
Train, bus via Chengdu
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Chengdu Easttrain
2. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus
3. Take the bus from Kunming South to Mohanbus
36h 54m
$141–293
Drive 2,936.4 km
1. Drive from Shanghai to Botencar 2,936.4 km
29h 47m
$370–535
Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, train
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane PVG - JHG
2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten stationtrain
10h 4m
$141–376
Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain
2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Jinghong (JHG)plane WUX - JHG
3. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten stationtrain
10h 20m
$147–694
Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Jinghong (JHG)plane HGH - JHG
3. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten stationtrain
11h 37m
$145–650
Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain
2. Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Jinghong (JHG)plane NGB - JHG
3. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten stationtrain
12h 54m
$142–614

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Jinghong (JHG) flights

33Weekly Planes

5h 31mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Shanghai to Boten.

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Distance: 2,451.9 km
Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Boten, Laos?

You can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Boten via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Kunming South, and Boten station in around 18h 26m.

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