What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Shanghai?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Shanghai is to fly which costs ¥2000 - ¥4200 and takes 13h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Shanghai is to fly which takes 13h 42m and costs ¥2000 - ¥4200.

How far is it from Zurich to Shanghai?

The distance between Zurich and Shanghai is 9081 km. The road distance is 10709.4 km.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Shanghai?

It takes approximately 13h 42m to get from Zurich to Shanghai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 6h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 2:14 PM in Zurich and 8:14 PM in Shanghai.

Can I drive from Zurich to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Shanghai is 10709 km. It takes approximately 5 days 1h to drive from Zurich to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1913+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Zurich to Shanghai - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Shanghai by plane, car, or train

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Fly from Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane ZRH - PVG
13h 42m
¥2,088–4,150
Drive 10,709.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Shanghai Stationcar 10,709.4 km
5d 1h
¥14,465–20,894
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane BSL - PVG
17h 17m
¥2,326–6,540
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane MXP - PVG
18h 18m
¥2,883–5,298
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane GVA - PVG
17h 39m
¥3,518–7,237

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

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14h 27mAverage Duration

¥2,101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,080.9 km
Duration: 13h 42m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Shanghai, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 4 times a day.

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