Beijing (BJS) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

Beijing (BJS) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

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Beijing to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Schedule

Beijing to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Business Class 07:17 - 13:03$ 291
China Railway First Class Seat 09:24 - 15:32$ 158
China Railway First Class Seat 10:00 - 14:35$ 168
China Railway Second Class Seat 12:12 - 18:21$ 95.50
China Railway Business Class 15:08 - 21:10$ 309
China Railway First Class Seat 17:00 - 21:18$ 168
Air China Economy #CA836318:45 - 21:05$ 300.98
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU512821:00 - 23:30$ 101.33

Transportation from Beijing to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport

Facts about the transport from Beijing to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport

Cheapest Transport$75
Fastest Transport2h 10m
Earliest Departure6:20 AM
Latest Departure9:30 PM
Departures per day121
Distance320 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

Popular Routes in China

How to get from Beijing to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport

Travelling between Beijing and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 347.10 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 74.46.

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 7 hours to travel between Beijing and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Beijing and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 6h 23m to reach Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.

How much does it cost to get from Beijing to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?

Travelling between Beijing and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport can be as cheap as USD 74.46 if you opt for a China Eastern Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 347.10 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Beijing and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport ?

  • 82 from Beijing to Shanghai starting from 06:20 Beijing South until 18:04 Beijing South
  • 39 from Beijing to Shanghai starting from 07:00 Beijing Capital Airport until 21:30 Beijing Capital Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Beijing to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Beijing to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 74.12.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Beijing and Shanghai

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Beijing to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other