There are 11 ways to get from Shanghai to Rizhao by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Changzhou
best- Take the train from Shanghai station to Changzhou Stationtrain
- Take the train from Changzhou to Lianyungangtrain
- Take the train from Lianyungang to Rizhaotrain
6h 23m¥250–381Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shanghai South to Jiangsu Nanjingbus
- Take the bus from Nanjing to Rizhaobus
11h 26m¥234–334Drive 584.9 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Rizhaocar 584.9 km
5h 59m¥495–715Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, bus
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)plane SHA - TAO
- Take the bus from Qingdao Liuting airport to Rizhao Airport Ticketing Centerbus
6h 34m¥593–1,601Train
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Lianyungangtrain Cangnan / ...
- Take the train from Lianyungang to Rizhaotrain Xi'an
7h 3m¥277–302Train #2
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Suzhou Stationtrain Cangnan / ...
- Take the train from Suzhou Station to Lanshan Westtrain Hangzhou
12h 20m¥310–703Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, bus
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)plane PVG - TAO
- Take the bus from Qingdao Liuting airport to Rizhao Airport Ticketing Centerbus
6h 56m¥743–1,651Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Linyi Qiyang, train
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Linyi Qiyang (LYI)plane SHA - LYI
- Take the train from Linyi North to Rizhaotrain
5h 33m¥1,044–3,109Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly to Rizhao Shanzihe Airport
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain
- Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ)plane NGB - RIZ
6h 22m¥498–2,329Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Linyi Qiyang, train
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Linyi Qiyang (LYI)plane PVG - LYI
- Take the train from Linyi North to Rizhaotrain
6h 5m¥944–1,459Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly to Qingdao Liuting International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain
- Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)plane WUX - TAO
- Take the bus from Qingdao Liuting airport to Rizhao Airport Ticketing Centerbus
7h 22m¥1,066–3,609
Shanghai to Rizhao by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Rizhao is to bus which costs ¥230 - ¥340 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Rizhao is to fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Shanghai to Rizhao. However, there are services departing from Shanghai South and arriving at Rizhao via Nanjing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai station to Rizhao. However, there are services departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Rizhao via Changzhou and Lianyungang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Shanghai and Rizhao is 671 km. The road distance is 584.9 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Rizhao without a car is to train via Changzhou which takes 6h 23m and costs ¥250 - ¥390.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Shanghai to Rizhao, including transfers.
Shanghai to Rizhao bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanghai South station.
Shanghai to Rizhao train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Rizhao is to train via Changzhou which takes 6h 23m and costs ¥250 - ¥390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥230 - ¥340 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Rizhao, China?
You can take a train from Shanghai station to Rizhao via Changzhou Station, Changzhou, and Lianyungang in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Rizhao via Shanghai South Railway, Shanghai South, Jiangsu Nanjing, and Nanjing in around 11h 26m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–3,000
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,900
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Linyi Qiyang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥960–1,000
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Linyi Qiyang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,300
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,400
Train from Shanghai station to Changzhou Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- Business Class Seat
- ¥170–250
Train from Changzhou to Lianyungang
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥290–320
- Business Class Seat
- ¥410–600
Train from Lianyungang to Rizhao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥53–58
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–170
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Lianyungang
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–750
Train from Lianyungang to Rizhao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥53–58
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–170
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Suzhou Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥38–42
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥60–66
- Business Class Seat
- ¥80–120
Train from Linyi North to Rizhao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥53–58
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–170
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbo
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥330–470
Train from Linyi North to Rizhao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥53–58
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–170
Train from Shanghai station to Wuxi
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥59–65
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥59–65
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–190
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai South to Jiangsu Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥100–150
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–150
Bus from Nanjing to Rizhao
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥130–180
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥130–180
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More Questions & Answers
Shanghai to Rizhao bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Jiangsu Nanjing station.
Shanghai to Rizhao train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Changzhou Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Rizhao is 585 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Shanghai to Rizhao.
There are 33+ hotels available in Rizhao.





