There are 4 ways to get from Shanghai to Qiandao Lake by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Qiandaohu Stationtrain Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
3h 54m¥234–284Bus via Shanghai Railway
cheapest- Take the bus from Shanghai South to Zhejiang Chunanbus SHchun
6h 35m¥136–191Bus
- Take the bus from Shanghai South to Zhejiang Chunan Qiandaohu Stationbus
5h 55m¥141–189Drive 335.5 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Qiandao Lakecar 335.5 km
3h 47m¥283–408
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Qiandao Lake is to bus via Shanghai Railway which costs ¥130 - ¥200 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Qiandao Lake is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ¥280 - ¥410.
No, there is no direct bus from Shanghai to Qiandao Lake station. However, there are services departing from Shanghai South and arriving at Zhejiang Chunan Qiandaohu Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Qiandao Lake station. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Qiandaohu Station via Shanghai Hongqiao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Shanghai and Qiandao Lake is 370 km. The road distance is 335.5 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Qiandao Lake without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥230 - ¥290.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Shanghai to Qiandao Lake, including transfers.
Shanghai to Qiandao Lake bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanghai South station.
Shanghai to Qiandao Lake train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Qiandao Lake is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥230 - ¥290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥190 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Qiandao Lake, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Qiandaohu Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥140–160 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Shanghai South to Zhejiang Chunan Qiandaohu Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥110–150 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Qiandaohu Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–260
- Business Class Seat
- ¥340–490
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai South to Zhejiang Chunan Qiandaohu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–150
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
- Bus
- ¥110–150
Bus from Shanghai South to Zhejiang Chunan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
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Booking & Getting There
Shanghai to Qiandao Lake bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Zhejiang Chunan Qiandaohu Station.
Shanghai to Qiandao Lake train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Qiandaohu Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Qiandao Lake is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Shanghai to Qiandao Lake.
There are 14+ hotels available in Qiandao Lake.