Tianjin to Shanghai

Tianjin to Shanghai

Tianjin
Shanghai
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Tianjin to Shanghai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
China Railway
Soft Sleeper
01:17
13:14
$72.27
Train
China Railway
Soft Sleeper
01:39
18:05
$72.27
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:46
12:09
$86.23
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:33
11:29
$95.68
Flight
Air China
Economy
07:55
18:50
$382.42
Flight
Air China
Economy
08:15
10:45
$301.56
Flight
Air China
Economy
08:40
11:00
$301.56
Flight
Air China
Economy
09:00
11:20
$316.69
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
09:20
21:00
$346.44
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
09:53
16:30
$148.46
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:10
16:30
$86.23
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
10:41
16:16
$144.48
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
11:00
16:10
$578.93
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
11:25
13:30
$402.85
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
11:43
17:08
$86.23
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
12:00
18:15
$547.26
Train
China Railway
Hard Seat
12:22
05:53
$33.00
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
12:44
19:58
$86.38
Flight
Air China
Economy
13:00
20:25
$509.04
Train
China Railway
Business Class
13:26
19:15
$319.07

How to get from Tianjin to Shanghai

Travelling between Tianjin and Shanghai 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 77.15 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 33.00.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 22 hours to travel between Tianjin and Shanghai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Tianjin and Shanghai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 21h 20m to reach Shanghai.

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

Travelling between Tianjin and Shanghai can be as cheap as USD 33.00 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 77.15 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 Tianjin and Shanghai ?

  • 7 from Tianjin to Shanghai starting from 01:39 Tianjin until 23:21 Tianjin

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

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 Tianjin to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 106.90.

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 Tianjin and Shanghai

Air China, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai 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 Tianjin to Shanghai?

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

Transportation from Tianjin to Shanghai

Facts about the transport from Tianjin to Shanghai

Cheapest Transport$34
Fastest Transport1h 50m
Earliest Departure1:39 AM
Latest Departure11:21 PM
Departures per day7
Distance1559 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Airlines