There are 6 ways to get from Shanghai to Huai'an by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Huaian Easttrain Huangshan North / ...
4h 16m¥229–269Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Shanghai station to Nanjingtrain Shanghai-Nanjing 1 / ...
- Take the bus from Nanjing Bus Station to Huaian South Bus Stationbus
4h 25m¥104–345Drive 396.9 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Huai'ancar 396.9 km
4h 10m¥341–493Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Huai'An Lianshui Airport
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Huai'An Lianshui Airport (HIA)plane SHA - HIA
6h 11m¥569–2,689Bus
- Take the bus from Shanghai South to Huai'anbus
6h 14m¥124–184Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, bus
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane PVG - NKG
- Take the bus from Nanjing South Station to Huaian South Bus Stationbus
6h 32m¥1,127–1,787
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Huai'An Lianshui Airport (HIA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Huai'an is to bus which costs ¥120 - ¥190 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Huai'an is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥340 - ¥500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shanghai to Huai'an. However, there are services departing from Shanghai South and arriving at Huai'an via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Huai'an. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Huaian East via Shanghai Hongqiao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Shanghai and Huai'an is 450 km. The road distance is 396.9 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Huai'an without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥220 - ¥270.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Shanghai to Huai'an, including transfers.
Shanghai to Huai'an bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanghai South station.
Shanghai to Huai'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Huai'an is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥220 - ¥270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥550 - ¥2700 and takes 6h 11m, you could also bus, which costs ¥120 - ¥190 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Huai'an, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Huaian East every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥180–210 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Huai'An Lianshui Airport (HIA) 4 times a day.
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Huai'An Lianshui Airport via Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,300
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Huai'An Lianshui Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,200
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,090–1,150
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Huai'An Lianshui Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Huai'An Lianshui Airport via Taiyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,900
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,090–1,150
- Website
- fuzhou-air.cn
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Huai'An Lianshui Airport via Fuzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,600
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Huai'An Lianshui Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,300
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Huaian East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥180–210
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥300–340
- Business Class Seat
- ¥440–650
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥310–450
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing
- Hard Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥85–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–230
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–230
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥160–230
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing
- Hard Seat
- ¥35–55
- Hard sleeper
- ¥75–110
- Soft sleeper
- ¥120–170
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanjing Bus Station to Huaian South Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥68–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥80–120
Bus from Shanghai South to Huai'an
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥120–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–180
Bus from Nanjing South Station to Huaian South Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥68–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥80–120
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Booking & Getting There
Shanghai to Huai'an bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Huai'an station.
Shanghai to Huai'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Huaian East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Huai'an is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Shanghai to Huai'an.
There are 41+ hotels available in Huai'an.