Shanghai to Ningbo

Shanghai to Ningbo

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Shanghai to Ningbo Schedule

Shanghai to Ningbo Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Business Class 05:52 - 07:50¥ 543
China Railway Second Class Seat 07:41 - 10:08¥ 183
China Railway First Class Seat 08:03 - 09:53¥ 315
Cathay Pacific Economy 11:25 - 19:50¥ 2,377
China Railway First Class Seat 12:14 - 14:25¥ 259
China Railway Second Class Seat 15:03 - 17:44¥ 176
China Railway First Class Seat 16:51 - 18:50¥ 316
China Railway First Class Seat 18:46 - 20:54¥ 317
China Eastern Airlines Economy 21:50 - 14:25¥ 1,019
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU625122:05 - 22:50¥ 331

Transportation from Shanghai to Ningbo

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Ningbo

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure4:50 凌晨
Latest Departure10:05 晚上
Departures per day10
Distance638 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Yangtze River Express

How to get from Shanghai to Ningbo

Travelling between Shanghai and Ningbo is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 193.48 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 13.87.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 13 hours to travel between Shanghai and Ningbo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Ningbo. Flight will bring you to your destination in 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 13h to reach Ningbo.

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

Travelling between Shanghai and Ningbo can be as cheap as USD 13.87 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 193.48 if you buy a China Eastern Airlines, Yangtze River Express flight 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 Ningbo ?

  • 6 from Shanghai to Ningbo starting from 04:50 Shanghai South until 05:26 Shanghai South
  • 4 from Shanghai to Ningbo starting from 06:50 Shanghai Pudong Airport until 22:05 Shanghai Pudong Airport

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

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 Ningbo, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 45.68.

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 Ningbo

China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Yangtze River Express

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 Ningbo?

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

  • 100% took a train