There are 7 ways to get from Shanghai to Yan’an 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 from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY)plane SHA - ENY
6h 33m¥1,421–3,625Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Shanghai station to Xianyang Stationtrain Shanghai
- Take the bus from Xi'an North Bus Station to Yan’anbus
23h 12m¥252–552Train
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xian Northtrain Shanghai-Xi'an 1 / ...
- Take the train from Xi'an to Yan'antrain Xi'an
12h 33m¥676–850Drive 1,451.6 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Yan’ancar 1,451.6 km
15h 33m¥1,222–1,765Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY)plane PVG - ENY
4h 24m¥1,271–3,275Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY)plane HGH - ENY
6h 28m¥1,493–2,864Train via Wuhu
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Wuhutrain Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
- Take the train from Wuhu to Yan'antrain Hangzhou
23h 49m¥314–644
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Yan’an is to train and bus which costs ¥250 - ¥550 and takes 23h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Yan’an is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Yan’an. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Yan'an via Shanghai Hongqiao, North station and Xi'an. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Shanghai and Yan’an is 1263 km. The road distance is 1451.6 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Yan’an without a car is to train which takes 12h 33m and costs ¥650 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Shanghai to Yan’an, including transfers.
Shanghai to Yan’an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Yan’an is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥650 - ¥850 and takes 12h 33m.
Shanghai to Yan’an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xian North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Yan’an is 1452 km. It takes approximately 15h 33m to drive from Shanghai to Yan’an.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Yan’an, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Yan'an via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Xian North, North station, Wulukou, and Xi'an in around 12h 33m.
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,600
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,200
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,700
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥630–690
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,500–2,200
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 Shanghai Hongqiao to Wuhu
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥280–310
- Business Class Seat
- ¥400–600
Train from Xi'an to Yan'an
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–150
Train from Xi'an to Yan'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–55
- Hard sleeper
- ¥80–110
- Soft sleeper
- ¥130–170
Train from Wuhu to Yan'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥140–200
- Hard sleeper
- ¥260–360
- Soft sleeper
- ¥420–550
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥70–100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥90–130
Train from Shanghai station to Xianyang Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥140–210
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥310–360
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥440–650
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Xi'an North Bus Station to Yan’an
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥68
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
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