There are 6 ways to get from Shanghai to Sanmen County by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Hangzhou
best- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain Cangnan / ...
- Take the train from Hangzhou East to Sanmenxiantrain Ganyu / ...
4h 13m¥199–374Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Shanghai South to Ningbobus
- Take the train from Ningbo to Sanmenxiantrain Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
5h 9m¥172–263Drive 304.6 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Sanmen Countycar 304.6 km
3h 30m¥259–375Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shanghai to Sanmen Countytaxi 304.6 km
3h 30m¥900–1,100Train
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Sanmenxiantrain Ganyu / ...
4h 17m¥174–354Bus
- Take the bus from Shanghai South to Putuo Mountainbus
- Take the bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Sanmenbus
8h 45m¥202–301
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Sanmen County is to bus and train which costs ¥170 - ¥270 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Sanmen County is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥250 - ¥380.
No, there is no direct bus from Shanghai to Sanmen County. However, there are services departing from Shanghai South and arriving at Sanmen via Zhoushan Putuo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Sanmen County. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Sanmenxian via Shanghai Hongqiao and Hangzhou East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Shanghai and Sanmen County is 442 km. The road distance is 304.6 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Sanmen County without a car is to train via Hangzhou which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥190 - ¥380.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Shanghai to Sanmen County, including transfers.
Shanghai to Sanmen County bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanghai South station.
Shanghai to Sanmen County train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Sanmen County is to train via Hangzhou which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥190 - ¥380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥200 - ¥310 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Sanmen County, China?
You can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Sanmen County via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Hangzhou East, and Sanmenxian in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shanghai Railway to Sanmen via Shanghai South Railway, Shanghai South, Mount Putuo, and Zhoushan Putuo in around 8h 45m.
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥70–80
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥115–130
- Business Class Seat
- ¥160–240
Train from Hangzhou East to Sanmenxian
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥115–130
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥190–210
- Business Class Seat
- ¥270–390
Train from Ningbo to Sanmenxian
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥51–56
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–160
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Sanmenxian
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥180–210
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥300–340
- Business Class Seat
- ¥440–650
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥90–130
Train from Hangzhou East to Sanmenxian
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥95–200
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥95–140
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥140–200
Train from Ningbo to Sanmenxian
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥55–95
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥65–95
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Sanmenxian
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–310
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥140–200
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥220–310
- [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
Bus from Shanghai South to Putuo Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥95–150
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥95–140
Bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Sanmen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–120
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥80–120
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
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 Sanmen County bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Putuo Mountain station.
Shanghai to Sanmen County train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Hangzhou East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Sanmen County is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Shanghai to Sanmen County.
There are five+ hotels available in Sanmen County.









