Rome2Rio

How to get fromShanghai to Rio de Janeiroby plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to Rio de Janeiro

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Shanghai to Rio de Janeiro by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane PVG - SDU
    32h 48m
    R$2,241–6,542

  2. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane PVG - GIG
    30h 24m
    R$4,848–7,557

  3. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane HGH - GIG
    32h 47m
    R$3,266–6,125

  4. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane SHA - GIG
    32h 37m
    R$2,910–7,018

  5. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane PVG - GRU
    2. Take the bus from Guarulhos International Airport to Jacareíbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareí to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    34h 11m
    R$4,771–7,247

  6. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Presidente Itamar Franco Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA)plane plane PVG - IZA
    2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Regional Presidente Itamar Franco to Rodoviária de Juiz de Forabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal São Dimas to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    40h 41m
    R$2,840–8,197

  7. Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain train
    2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane WUX - GIG
    37h 5m
    R$3,228–7,602

  8. Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus bus
    2. Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane NTG - GIG
    36h 54m
    R$3,577–8,622

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration31h 38mAverage Duration
TicketR$2,262Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shanghai to Rio de Janeiro.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 18,307.2 km
  • Duration: 32h 48m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Air Canada, Azul, and six other airlines fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) 5 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.