There are 4 ways to get from Shanghai to Ningbo (Port) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain Cangnan / ...
3h¥117–248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shanghai South to Ningbobus
3h 45m¥92–129Drive 209.4 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Ningbo (Port)car 209.4 km
2h 15m¥178–257Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shanghai to Ningbo (Port)taxi 209.4 km
2h 15m¥600–800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Ningbo (Port) is to bus which costs ¥90 - ¥130 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Ningbo (Port) is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs ¥170 - ¥260.
No, there is no direct bus from Shanghai to Ningbo (Port). However, there are services departing from Shanghai South and arriving at Ningbo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Ningbo (Port). However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Waitandaqiao via Shanghai Hongqiao and Ningbao station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Shanghai and Ningbo (Port) is 331 km. The road distance is 209.4 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Ningbo (Port) without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs ¥110 - ¥250.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Shanghai to Ningbo (Port), including transfers.
Shanghai to Ningbo (Port) bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanghai South station.
Shanghai to Ningbo (Port) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Ningbo (Port) is to train which takes 3h and costs ¥110 - ¥250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥90 - ¥130 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Ningbo (Port), China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbo hourly. Tickets cost ¥140–160 and the journey takes 1h 57m. China Railways D-Class also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Shanghai South to Ningbo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥85–120 and the journey takes 3h.
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥330–470
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai South to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥85–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥85–120
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
Shanghai Dazhong
- Phone
- + 86 21 - 96822
- Website
- 96822.com
Shanghai Haibo
- Phone
- +86 21 - 96933
Shanghai Jinjiang Taxi Service
- Phone
- +86 21 - 96961
Shanghai Qiangsheng
- Phone
- +86 21 - 62580000
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More Questions & Answers
Shanghai to Ningbo (Port) bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Ningbo station.
Shanghai to Ningbo (Port) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Ningbo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Ningbo (Port) is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Shanghai to Ningbo (Port).
There are 119+ hotels available in Ningbo (Port).