Wuhan to Shanghai

Wuhan to Shanghai

Wuhan
Shanghai
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Wuhan to Shanghai, Train #G3821 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Mar 15, 2026
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Wuhan to Shanghai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
04:47
10:06
$75.13
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
07:25
08:55
$389.88
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
07:45
18:20
$436.73
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
08:05
09:40
$389.88
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
08:23
13:21
$93.77
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
08:45
17:05
$452.44
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
09:05
15:55
$513.71
Train
China Railway
Standing
09:26
13:29
$55.75
Flight
Air China
Economy
09:45
16:20
$528.26
Train
China Railway
Standing
10:03
15:36
$60.22
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:19
16:28
$69.32
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
10:40
21:05
$328.23
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
11:00
12:35
$389.88
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
11:30
13:20
$772.80
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
11:55
18:20
$446.59
Train
China Railway
Standing
12:15
17:28
$51.88
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
12:45
21:05
$327.53
Train
China Railway
Standing
13:03
18:28
$47.26
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
13:30
18:02
$57.69
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
13:48
18:25
$79.90

How to get from Wuhan to Shanghai

Travelling between Wuhan and Shanghai 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 423.80 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 35.78.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 7 hours to travel between Wuhan and Shanghai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Wuhan and Shanghai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 6h 30m to reach Shanghai.

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

Travelling between Wuhan and Shanghai can be as cheap as USD 35.78 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 423.80 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 Wuhan and Shanghai ?

  • 29 from Wuhan to Shanghai starting from 08:27 Wuhan until 19:18 Wuhan
  • 20 from Wuhan to Shanghai starting from 08:05 Wuhan Airport until 20:30 Wuhan Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Wuhan 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 Wuhan to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 288.00.

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 Wuhan and Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai 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 Wuhan 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 Wuhan to Shanghai

Facts about the transport from Wuhan to Shanghai

Cheapest Transport$36
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure8:05 早上
Latest Departure8:30 晚上
Departures per day49
Distance325 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines