There are 3 ways to get from Shanghai to Gulangyu by train, plane, bus, or subway
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Train via Shanghai Hongqiao
best- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen Northtrain Shanghai Hongqiao
7h 32m¥326–811Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shanghai South to Xiamen Northtrain Shanghai South
10h 22m¥307–762Fly, bus, train, line 1 subway
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC)plane SHA - FOC
- Take the bus from Fuzhou Airport to Fuzhou Southbus
- Take the train from Fuzhou South to Xiamen Northtrain
- Take the subway from Xiamen North station to Zhenhai Roadsubway
7h 13m¥1,276–1,401
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Gulangyu is to train which costs ¥300 - ¥800 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Gulangyu is to fly and bus and train and line 1 subway which takes 7h 13m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Gulangyu. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Zhenhai Road via Shanghai Hongqiao and Xiamen North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Shanghai and Gulangyu is 1129 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Gulangyu without a car is to train via Shanghai Hongqiao which takes 7h 32m and costs ¥320 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Shanghai to Gulangyu, including transfers.
Shanghai to Gulangyu train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Shanghai to Gulangyu train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xiamen North station.
There are 285+ hotels available in Gulangyu.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Gulangyu, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen North every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥470–520 and the journey takes 5h 17m. China Railways D-Class also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Fuzhou Changle International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,600
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Fuzhou Changle International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,600
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Fuzhou Changle International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,150–1,180
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥470–520
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥750–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,600
Train from Fuzhou South to Xiamen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥100–115
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥160–190
- Business Class Seat
- ¥240–340
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen North
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥320–800
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥320–440
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥550–800
Train from Fuzhou South to Xiamen North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥90–180
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥90–130
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥120–180
Train from Shanghai South to Xiamen North
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥300–750
- Schedules at
- highspeed.mtr.com.hk
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥300–420
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥500–750
- Website
- xmgdjt.com.cn
Subway from Xiamen North station to Zhenhai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2–7
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Phone
- 0591-96363
- Website
- Fuzhou airport transfer
Bus from Fuzhou Airport to Fuzhou South
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥30
- Website
- Fuzhou airport transfer
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