Shanghai to Tianjin South

Shanghai to Tianjin South

Shanghai
Tianjin South
Sun, Jul 7
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$75
 
 
$467

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Transportation from Shanghai to Tianjin South

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Tianjin South

Cheapest Transport$75
Fastest Transport2h 10m
Earliest Departure6:37 AM
Latest Departure7:50 PM
Departures per day19
Distance1092 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, TianJin Airlines

How to get from Shanghai to Tianjin South

Travelling between Shanghai and Tianjin South 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 466.04 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 74.40.

How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Tianjin South?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 6 hours to travel between Shanghai and Tianjin South depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Tianjin South. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 5h 17m to reach Tianjin South.

How much does it cost to get from Shanghai to Tianjin South?

Travelling between Shanghai and Tianjin South can be as cheap as USD 74.40 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 466.04 if you buy a China Eastern Airlines 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 Tianjin South ?

  • 11 from Shanghai to Tianjin starting from 06:40 Shanghai Pudong Airport until 19:50 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
  • 8 from Shanghai to Tianjin starting from 06:37 Shanghai Hongqiao until 17:16 Shanghai Hongqiao

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

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 Tianjin, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 166.76.

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 Tianjin

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, TianJin 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 Tianjin South?

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