There are 6 ways to get from Shanghai to Jinan by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Nanjing South
best- Take the train from Shanghai station to Nanjing South Stationtrain Shanghai / ...
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Jinantrain Hangzhou
5h 11m¥378–520Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shanghai station to Yanzhoutrain Shanghai
- Take the train from Yanzhou to Jinantrain Hangzhou
11h 22m¥123–285Bus
- Take the bus from Shanghai General to Jinan Bus Terminalbus
18h¥266Drive 819.1 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Jinancar 819.1 km
8h 21m¥697–1,006Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, line 2 bus
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)plane SHA - TNA
- Take the bus from Jinan Airport to Jinan Long Distance Bus Stationbus
5h¥1,324–1,524Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, line 2 bus
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)plane PVG - TNA
- Take the bus from Jinan Airport to Jinan Long Distance Bus Stationbus
5h 12m¥1,374–2,074
Shanghai to Jinan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Jinan is to train which costs ¥120 - ¥290 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Jinan is to fly and line 2 bus which takes 5h and costs ¥1300 - ¥1600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shanghai General and arriving at Jinan Bus Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai station to Jinan. However, there are services departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Jinan via Nanjing South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Shanghai and Jinan is 913 km. The road distance is 819.1 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Jinan without a car is to train via Nanjing South which takes 5h 11m and costs ¥370 - ¥550.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Shanghai to Jinan, including transfers.
Shanghai to Jinan bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Shanghai General station.
Shanghai to Jinan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Jinan is to train via Nanjing South which takes 5h 11m and costs ¥370 - ¥550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥266 and takes 18h.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Jinan, China?
You can take a train from Shanghai station to Jinan via Nanjing South in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, Ctrip operates a bus from Shanghai General to Jinan Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ¥266 and the journey takes 18h.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,300
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,000
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,000
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,700
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,800
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,000
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,700
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,800
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥210–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥310–440
Train from Nanjing South to Jinan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥270–300
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥450–490
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥100–220
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥160–220
Train from Shanghai station to Yanzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥95–140
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥195–205
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥280–400
Train from Yanzhou to Jinan
- Hard Seat
- ¥25–35
- Hard sleeper
- ¥55–80
- Soft sleeper
- ¥90–120
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Shanghai General to Jinan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥266
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Jinan Airport to Jinan Long Distance Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Jinan Airport to Jinan Long Distance Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shanghai to Jinan bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Jinan Bus Terminal station.
Shanghai to Jinan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Nanjing South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Jinan is 819 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Shanghai to Jinan.
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