There are 4 ways to get from Shanghai to Erlian by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Haianbus
- Take the taxi from Jiangsu Haian to Erliantaxi
3h 15m¥165–226Train
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dongtaitrain Cangnan / ...
3h 47m¥179–209Drive 234.9 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Erliancar 234.9 km
2h 35m¥200–289Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shanghai to Erliantaxi 234.9 km
2h 35m¥700–850
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Erlian is to bus and taxi which costs ¥160 - ¥230 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Erlian is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥200 - ¥290.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Erlian. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Dongtai via Shanghai Hongqiao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Shanghai and Erlian is 238 km. The road distance is 234.9 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Erlian without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥160 - ¥230.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Shanghai to Erlian, including transfers.
Shanghai to Erlian train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Shanghai to Erlian train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Dongtai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Erlian is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Shanghai to Erlian.
There are two+ hotels available in Erlian.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Erlian, Jiangsu, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dongtai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥110–125 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Dongtai
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥110–125
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥180–200
- Business Class Seat
- ¥260–370
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Haian
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥80–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥85–120
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- ¥85–850
Shanghai Dazhong
- Phone
- + 86 21 - 96822
- Website
- 96822.com
Shanghai Haibo
- Phone
- +86 21 - 96933
Shanghai Jinjiang Taxi Service
- Phone
- +86 21 - 96961
Shanghai Qiangsheng
- Phone
- +86 21 - 62580000
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