There are 7 ways to get from Shanghai to Purple Mountain Observatory by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shanghai station to Nanjingtrain Shanghai-Nanjing 1 / ...
2h 44m¥45–235Bus
- Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Nanjingbus
6h 30m¥111–153Drive 294.5 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Purple Mountain Observatorycar 294.5 km
3h 3m¥251–362Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shanghai to Purple Mountain Observatorytaxi 294.5 km
3h 3m¥850–1,100Line 2 subway, fly, line 3 subway
- Take the subway from West Nanjing Road to Longyang Roadsubway
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane PVG - NKG
- Take the subway from Nanjing South to Jimingshisubway
4h 56m¥1,164–1,871Line 10 subway, train, line 3 subway
- Take the subway from South Shaanxi Road to Shanghai Hongqiao Train Stationsubway 10
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing Southtrain
- Take the subway from Nanjing South to Jimingshisubway 3
3h 52m¥110–234Train via Shanghai South
- Take the train from Shanghai South to Nanjing Southtrain Shanghai South
5h 36m¥121–255
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Purple Mountain Observatory is to train which costs ¥45 - ¥240 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Purple Mountain Observatory is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥45 - ¥240.
No, there is no direct bus from Shanghai to Purple Mountain Observatory. However, there are services departing from Shanghai Zongzhan and arriving at Jiangsu Nanjing via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai station to Purple Mountain Observatory. However, there are services departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Gangzicun via Nanjing station and Gulou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Shanghai and Purple Mountain Observatory is 312 km. The road distance is 294.5 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Purple Mountain Observatory without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥45 - ¥240.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Shanghai to Purple Mountain Observatory, including transfers.
Shanghai to Purple Mountain Observatory bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanghai Zongzhan station.
Shanghai to Purple Mountain Observatory train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Purple Mountain Observatory is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥45 - ¥240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Purple Mountain Observatory, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai station to Nanjing hourly. Tickets cost ¥130–150 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Nanjing twice daily. Tickets cost ¥100–150 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,150
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥310–450
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 Shanghai station to Nanjing
- Hard Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥85–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–230
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–230
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥160–230
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- 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
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing
- Hard Seat
- ¥35–55
- Hard sleeper
- ¥75–110
- Soft sleeper
- ¥120–170
- 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 South Shaanxi Road to Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥5
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Adult
- ¥5
- Phone
- +86 025-51899999
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Nanjing South to Jimingshi
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–5
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Nanjing South to Jimingshi
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–5
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥100–150
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–150
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
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 Purple Mountain Observatory bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Jiangsu Nanjing station.
Shanghai to Purple Mountain Observatory train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Nanjing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Purple Mountain Observatory is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Shanghai to Purple Mountain Observatory.
There are 384+ hotels available in Purple Mountain Observatory.