There are 6 ways to get from Xiamen to Shanghai by plane, train, or car
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Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane XMN - SHA
2h 15m¥410–846Train via Xiamen North #2
cheapest- Take the train from Xiamen North to Shanghai Southtrain Shenzhen North
9h 19m¥307–762Train
- Take the train from Xiamen to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Xiamen
6h¥498–536Drive 986.8 km
- Drive from Xiamen to Shanghaicar 986.8 km
10h 25m¥830–1,198Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane XMN - PVG
2h 51m¥450–1,696Train via Xiamen North
- Take the train from Xiamen North to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Xiamen North
8h 30m¥327–812
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xiamen to Shanghai is to train via Xiamen North which costs ¥300 - ¥800 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Xiamen to Shanghai is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs ¥410 - ¥850.
No, there is no direct train from Xiamen to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Xiamen and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Xiamen and Shanghai is 828 km. The road distance is 986.8 km.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs ¥490 - ¥540.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Xiamen to Shanghai, including transfers.
Xiamen to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xiamen station.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Shanghai is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs ¥410 - ¥850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥490 - ¥540 and takes 6h.
Xiamen to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xiamen to Shanghai is 987 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Xiamen to Shanghai.
What companies run services between Xiamen, China and Shanghai, China?
Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) hourly. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Xiamen to Shanghai Hongqiao once daily. Tickets cost ¥490–540 and the journey takes 5h 31m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,300
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,300
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥370–800
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,300
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,200
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,900
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,800
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,300
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,100
Train from Xiamen to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥490–540
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
Train from Xiamen North to Shanghai Hongqiao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥470–520
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥750–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,600
Train from Xiamen North to Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥320–800
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥320–450
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥550–800
Train from Xiamen North to Shanghai South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥300–750
- Schedules at
- highspeed.mtr.com.hk
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥300–420
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥500–750
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