There are 4 ways to get from Shanghai to Grand Canal by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 10 subway, train
best- Take the subway from South Shaanxi Road to Shanghai Hongqiao Train Stationsubway 10
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain Cangnan / ...
1h 43m¥76–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shanghai South Bus Station to Hangzhoubus
2h 54m¥71–123Drive 169.4 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Grand Canalcar 169.4 km
1h 49m¥144–207Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shanghai to Grand Canaltaxi 169.4 km
1h 49m¥500–650
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Grand Canal is to bus which costs ¥70 - ¥130 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Grand Canal is to line 10 subway and train which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥75 - ¥150.
No, there is no direct bus from Shanghai station to Grand Canal. However, there are services departing from Shanghai South Bus Station and arriving at Hangzhou via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Grand Canal. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Qianjiang Road via Shanghai Hongqiao and East station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Shanghai and Grand Canal is 177 km. The road distance is 169.4 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Grand Canal without a car is to line 10 subway and train which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥75 - ¥150.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Shanghai to Grand Canal, including transfers.
Shanghai to Grand Canal bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanghai South Bus Station.
Shanghai to Grand Canal train services, operated by Shanghai Metro, depart from South Shaanxi Road station.
Shanghai to Grand Canal bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Hangzhou station.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Grand Canal, China?
China Bus Guide operates a bus from Shanghai South Bus Station to Hangzhou every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥68–110 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- (86)021-64370000
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from South Shaanxi Road to Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥5
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Adult
- ¥5
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai South Bus Station to Hangzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥68–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- ¥500–650
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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Booking & Getting There
Shanghai to Grand Canal train services, operated by Shanghai Metro, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Grand Canal is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Shanghai to Grand Canal.
There are 602+ hotels available in Grand Canal.