There are 10 ways to get from Shanghai to Tianjin by plane, train, car, 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.
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin Binhai
best- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane SHA - TSN
3h 50m¥2,106–2,513Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Shanghai station to Tianjin Stationtrain Shanghai
12h 26m¥130–320Train
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tianjin Westtrain Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
7h 17m¥534–584Drive 1,066.5 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Tianjincar 1,066.5 km
11h 20m¥902–1,303Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tianjin Binhai
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane PVG - TSN
4h 26m¥1,456–2,263Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane SHA - PKX
- Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain
- Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
4h 45m¥1,375–1,813Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, train
- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane SHA - PEK
- Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
5h 16m¥1,871–2,505Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly to Tianjin Binhai
- Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus
- Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane NTG - TSN
5h 47m¥563–2,850Train via Tianjin
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tianjintrain Shanghai Hongqiao
8h 27m¥534–584Train via Songjiang
- Take the train from Songjiang Station to Tianjintrain Hangzhou
22h 38m¥137–347
Shanghai to Tianjin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Tianjin is to train which costs ¥130 - ¥320 and takes 12h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Tianjin is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2600.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shanghai station station and arriving at Tianjin Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 26m.
The distance between Shanghai and Tianjin is 984 km. The road distance is 1066.5 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Tianjin without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Shanghai to Tianjin, including transfers.
Shanghai to Tianjin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Tianjin is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥500 - ¥600 and takes 7h 17m.
Shanghai to Tianjin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Tianjin West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Tianjin is 1067 km. It takes approximately 11h 20m to drive from Shanghai to Tianjin.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Tianjin, China?
Air China, Shanghai Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tianjin West every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥530–580 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,600
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tianjin Binhai via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,800
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,800
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,200
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,500
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tianjin West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥530–580
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥850–950
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,800
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥55–60
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–100
- Business Class Seat
- ¥120–180
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥55–60
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–100
- Business Class Seat
- ¥120–180
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tianjin
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥530–580
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥850–950
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,800
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥56–100
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥70–100
Want to know more about travelling around China
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Flying into Beijing?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Book your Shanghai to Tianjin train tickets online with Omio.
There are 194+ hotels available in Tianjin.