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How to get fromShanghai to Chennaiby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Shanghai to Chennai by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SHA - MAA
    13h 18m
    ₹16,089–50,100

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Lhasatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    4. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Faizabadbus bus
    5. Take the train from Ayodhya Cantt to Chennai Egmoretrain train
    5d 7h
    ₹19,869–43,827

  3. Train, bus, drive via Varanasi

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Lhasatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar car
    4. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bhairahawa Bus Parkbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sonauli to Varanasibus bus
    6. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chennaibus bus
    6d 2h

  4. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane PVG - MAA
    12h 46m
    ₹24,799–45,811

  5. Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain train
    2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane WUX - MAA
    16h 21m
    ₹18,422–51,642

  6. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane HGH - MAA
    15h 23m
    ₹19,120–40,133

  7. Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain train
    2. Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane NGB - MAA
    18h 35m
    ₹17,752–52,578

  8. Train to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Nanjing South Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane NKG - MAA
    17h 24m
    ₹16,635–35,277

  9. Train, bus, drive #2

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Lhasatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Jorpaticar car
    4. Take the bus from Jorpati to Kakadvittabus bus
    5. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Peramburtrain train
    5d 12h
    ₹21,830–44,233

  10. Train, bus, drive #3

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Lhasatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Budhanilkanthacar car
    4. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    5. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Chennai Centraltrain train
    5d 16h
    ₹20,469–46,045

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration11h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹16,571Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,690.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Chennai, India?

Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, and Shanghai Airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 3 times a day.

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