Chengdu to Shanghai West

Chengdu to Shanghai West

Chengdu
Shanghai West
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Transportation from Chengdu to Shanghai West

Facts about the transport from Chengdu to Shanghai West

Cheapest Transport$46
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure10:37 PM
Departures per day10
Distance2214 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines

How to get from Chengdu to Shanghai West

Travelling between Chengdu and Shanghai West 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 493.10 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 45.48.

How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Shanghai West?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 43 hours to travel between Chengdu and Shanghai West depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chengdu and Shanghai West. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 30m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 18h 23m to reach Shanghai West.

How much does it cost to get from Chengdu to Shanghai West?

Travelling between Chengdu and Shanghai West can be as cheap as USD 45.48 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 493.10 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 Chengdu and Shanghai West ?

  • 10 from Chengdu to Shanghai starting from 06:00 Shanghai Pudong Airport until 22:15 Shanghai Pudong Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chengdu to Shanghai West.

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 Chengdu to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 60.27.

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 Chengdu and Shanghai

Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet 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 Chengdu to Shanghai West?

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

  • 80% took a train
  • 20% decided to fly