There are 7 ways to get from Shanghai to Hongqiao by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Qidongtrain Shanghai Hongqiao
6h 58m¥574–624Drive 1,194.3 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Hongqiaocar 1,194.3 km
12h 23m¥1,010–1,459Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hengyang Nanyue Airport, train
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY)plane SHA - HNY
- Take the train from Hengyang East to Qidongtrain
5h 19m¥675–4,189Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Yongzhou Lingling Airport
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Yongzhou Lingling Airport (LLF)plane PVG - LLF
4h 27m¥1,204–3,619Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Changsha Huanghua Airport, train
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)plane SHA - CSX
- Take the train from Changsha South to Qidongtrain
6h 7m¥674–2,234Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hengyang Nanyue Airport, train
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY)plane PVG - HNY
- Take the train from Hengyang East to Qidongtrain
5h 56m¥1,225–2,439Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Changsha Huanghua Airport, train
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)plane PVG - CSX
- Take the train from Changsha South to Qidongtrain
6h 34m¥824–1,684
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Hongqiao is to train which costs ¥550 - ¥650 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Hongqiao is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Hongqiao. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Qidong via Shanghai Hongqiao Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Shanghai and Hongqiao is 1320 km. The road distance is 1194.3 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Hongqiao without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs ¥550 - ¥650.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Shanghai to Hongqiao, including transfers.
Shanghai to Hongqiao train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Hongqiao is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs ¥550 - ¥650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1200 - ¥3700 and takes 4h 27m.
Shanghai to Hongqiao train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Qidong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Hongqiao is 1194 km. It takes approximately 12h 23m to drive from Shanghai to Hongqiao.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Hongqiao, Hunan Sheng, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Qidong twice daily. Tickets cost ¥570–620 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Yongzhou Lingling Airport (LLF) 3 times a week.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Yongzhou Lingling Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Changsha Huanghua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,300
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hengyang Nanyue Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–2,300
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Changsha Huanghua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–2,000
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Qidong
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥570–620
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–2,000
Train from Hengyang East to Qidong
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥36–40
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥57–63
- Business Class Seat
- ¥75–110
Train from Changsha South to Qidong
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥100–110
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥160–180
- Business Class Seat
- ¥230–330
Train from Hengyang East to Qidong
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥36–40
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥57–63
- Business Class Seat
- ¥75–110
Train from Changsha South to Qidong
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥100–110
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥160–180
- Business Class Seat
- ¥230–330
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