There are 6 ways to get from Shanghai to Lu’an by train, car, subway, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Shanghai station to Lu'antrain Shanghai
3h 30m¥240–270Train via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station
cheapest- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Lu'antrain Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
5h 24m¥174–394Drive 526.9 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Lu’ancar 526.9 km
5h 43m¥448–648Line 2 subway to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, fly to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, line 4 bus, line 1 subway, train
- Take the subway from West Nanjing Road to Longyang Roadsubway
- 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 subway from Dadongmen to Hefei South stationsubway
- Take the train from Hefei South to Lu'antrain
6h 34m¥1,116–2,359Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, train
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)plane SHA - WUH
- Take the train from Hankou to Lu'antrain
6h 24m¥1,208–2,320Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport 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 Lu'antrain
6h 5m¥1,249–2,042
Shanghai to Lu’an by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Lu’an is to train which costs ¥240 - ¥270 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Lu’an is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥240 - ¥270.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shanghai station station and arriving at Lu'an. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Shanghai and Lu’an is 544 km. The road distance is 526.9 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Lu’an without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥240 - ¥270.
The train from Shanghai station to Lu'an takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Shanghai to Lu’an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
Shanghai to Lu’an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Lu'an station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Lu’an is 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Shanghai to Lu’an.
There are nine+ hotels available in Lu’an.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Lu’an, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai station to Lu'an once daily. Tickets cost ¥240–270 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,200
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,200
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,150
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,600
Train from Shanghai station to Lu'an
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥390–430
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Hefei South to Lu'an
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥37–41
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥59–65
- Business Class Seat
- ¥80–120
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Lu'an
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥240–260
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥390–430
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–800
Train from Hankou to Lu'an
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥200–220
- Business Class Seat
- ¥280–410
Train from Nanjing South to Lu'an
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥105–115
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- Business Class Seat
- ¥240–350
- Phone
- (86)021-64370000
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from West Nanjing Road to Longyang Road
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥5
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Adult
- ¥5
Subway from Dadongmen to Hefei South station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2–5
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Train from Hefei South to Lu'an
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥45–75
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥45–70
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥50–75
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Lu'an
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥170–390
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥170–240
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥280–390
Train from Hankou to Lu'an
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–210
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–140
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥140–210
Train from Nanjing South to Lu'an
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥90–180
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥90–130
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥130–180
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