Shanghai to Chengdu

Shanghai to Chengdu

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Chengdu
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Shanghai to Chengdu Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:01
21:53
$111.62
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:22
20:33
$107.05
Flight
Air China
Economy
06:40
19:15
$409.81
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:17
18:27
$146.32
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:46
19:55
$145.29
Flight
Air China
Economy
08:05
11:25
$410.90
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:24
20:33
$141.30
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
08:50
16:20
$637.72
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
09:10
12:15
$288.90
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
09:50
16:20
$649.46
Train
China Railway
Soft Sleeper
10:13
19:59
$120.41
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
10:30
16:55
$572.70
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:46
23:31
$160.87
Flight
Air China
Economy
11:25
14:50
$440.83
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
11:50
15:15
$873.02
Flight
Shenzhen Airlines
Economy
12:25
19:35
$788.92
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
13:10
16:40
$728.00
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
13:40
20:40
$619.70
Flight
Air China
Economy
14:00
17:35
$433.92
Flight
Air China
Economy
14:30
19:40
$1,212.50

How to get from Shanghai to Chengdu

Travelling between Shanghai and Chengdu 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 619.98 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 112.21.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 16 hours to travel between Shanghai and Chengdu depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Chengdu. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 40m. Train does a much slower job and take about 15h 52m to reach Chengdu.

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

Travelling between Shanghai and Chengdu can be as cheap as USD 112.21 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 619.98 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 Shanghai and Chengdu ?

  • 39 from Shanghai to Chengdu starting from 08:05 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport until 21:00 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
  • 35 from Shanghai to Chengdu starting from 06:01 Shanghai Hongqiao until 18:44 Shanghai Hongqiao

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

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 Shanghai to Chengdu, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 378.72.

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 Shanghai and Chengdu

Air China, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan 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 Shanghai to Chengdu?

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

  • 71% took a train
  • 29% decided to fly

Transportation from Shanghai to Chengdu

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Chengdu

Cheapest Transport$113
Fastest Transport2h 40m
Earliest Departure6:01 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day74
Distance794 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Sichuan Airlines