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How to get fromZurich to Shanghaiby plane, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Zurich Airport

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane ZRH - PVG
    13h 42m
    ¥2,090–3,660

  2. Drive 10,709.6 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Shanghai Stationcar car 10,709.6 km
    5d 2h
    ¥14,568–21,042

  3. Train to Basel, fly

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane BSL - PVG
    17h 37m
    ¥3,036–7,353

  4. Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane MXP - PVG
    18h 18m
    ¥3,007–6,140

  5. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane GVA - PVG
    17h 39m
    ¥4,355–6,861

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration14h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,186Cheapest 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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