How to get fromShanghai to Grand Canalby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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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
1. Take the subway from South Shaanxi Road to Shanghai Hongqiao Train Stationsubway 10
2. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain Cangnan / ...
1h 43m
¥76–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shanghai South Bus Station to Hangzhoubus
2h 54m
¥71–123
Drive 169.4 km
1. Drive from Shanghai to Grand Canalcar 169.4 km
1h 49m
¥144–208
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shanghai to Grand Canaltaxi 169.4 km
1h 49m
¥500–650

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Distance: 177.2 km
Duration: 1h 43m

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.

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