There are 6 ways to get from Shanghai to Jinan Train Station 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 24m¥266Drive 816.2 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Jinan Train Stationcar 816.2 km
8h 18m¥701–1,013Fly 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 Train Stationbus
5h 5m¥1,224–3,224Fly 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 Train Stationbus
5h 42m¥1,074–2,974
Shanghai to Jinan Train Station by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Jinan Train Station is to train which costs ¥120 - ¥290 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Jinan Train Station is to fly and line 2 bus which takes 5h 5m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3300.
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 Train Station. 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 Train Station is 913 km. The road distance is 816.2 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Jinan Train Station 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 Train Station, including transfers.
Shanghai to Jinan Train Station bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Shanghai General station.
Shanghai to Jinan Train Station train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Jinan Train Station is to train via Nanjing South which takes 5h 11m and costs ¥370 - ¥550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥266 and takes 18h 24m.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Jinan Train Station, 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 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,400
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,900
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,200
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 56m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Jinan Airport to Jinan Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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Booking & Getting There
Shanghai to Jinan Train Station bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Jinan Bus Terminal station.
Shanghai to Jinan Train Station train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Nanjing South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Jinan Train Station is 816 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Shanghai to Jinan Train Station.
There are 129+ hotels available in Jinan Train Station.