There are 7 ways to get from Shanghai to Huainan by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Huainan South Stationtrain Shanghai-Xi'an 2
4h 28m¥269–314Train via Nanjing South
cheapest- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing Southtrain Zhengzhou East / ...
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Huainan South Stationtrain Wenzhou South / ...
5h 20m¥244–394Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shanghai South to Hefeibus
- Take the train from Hefei to Huainan South Stationtrain Shanghai / ...
7h 4m¥266–347Drive 509.3 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Huainancar 509.3 km
5h 3m¥438–632Fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, train
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane PVG - NKG
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Huainan South Stationtrain
6h 11m¥1,199–1,832Train via Nanjing South #2
- Take the train from Shanghai South to Nanjing Southtrain Shanghai South
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Huainan South Stationtrain Wenzhou South / ...
6h 58m¥255–415Fly to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, line 4 bus, train
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE)plane PVG - HFE
- Take the bus from Hefei Xinqiao Airport to City Center Terminalbus
- Take the train from Hefei to Huainan South Stationtrain
6h 46m¥977–2,801
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Huainan is to train which costs ¥260 - ¥320 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Huainan is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥260 - ¥320.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Huainan station. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Huainan South Station via Shanghai Hongqiao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Shanghai and Huainan is 549 km. The road distance is 509.3 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Huainan without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥260 - ¥320.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Shanghai to Huainan, including transfers.
Shanghai to Huainan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Shanghai to Huainan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Huainan South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Huainan is 509 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Shanghai to Huainan.
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What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Huainan, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Huainan South Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥230–260 and the journey takes 2h 49m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,090–1,150
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,600
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Huainan South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥230–260
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥380–420
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–800
Train from Hefei to Huainan South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥41–45
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥65–70
- Business Class Seat
- ¥85–130
Train from Nanjing South to Huainan South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥105–120
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- Business Class Seat
- ¥250–350
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥120–140
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥120–140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥210–230
- Business Class Seat
- ¥300–430
Train from Nanjing South to Huainan South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥105–120
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- Business Class Seat
- ¥250–350
Train from Nanjing South to Huainan South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥105–120
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- Business Class Seat
- ¥250–350
Train from Hefei to Huainan South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥41–45
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥65–70
- Business Class Seat
- ¥85–130
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–220
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–220
Train from Shanghai South to Nanjing South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai South to Hefei
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–190
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥140–190
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