Xiamen to Shanghai

Xiamen to Shanghai

Xiamen
Shanghai
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Xiamen to Shanghai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
06:24
14:26
$135.10
Flight
Air China
Economy
06:50
12:35
$679.36
Train
China Railway
Standing
07:11
14:19
$82.83
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
07:40
17:15
$518.83
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
08:00
09:55
$286.60
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
08:24
15:48
$141.23
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
08:52
14:32
$143.07
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
09:15
14:32
$140.86
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
09:39
17:42
$102.17
Flight
Shanghai Airlines
Economy
09:55
11:50
$287.17
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
10:18
18:18
$102.17
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
10:55
12:55
$287.75
Flight
Air China
Economy
11:35
13:25
$517.94
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
11:55
08:45
$308.19
Flight
Cathay Pacific
Economy
12:15
20:15
$239.22
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
12:36
20:42
$100.85
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
12:52
20:21
$111.18
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
13:09
20:21
$129.64
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
13:29
21:24
$100.85
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
13:53
22:08
$102.03

How to get from Xiamen to Shanghai

Travelling between Xiamen 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 662.02 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 64.38.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 18 hours to travel between Xiamen and Shanghai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Xiamen and Shanghai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 17h 25m to reach Shanghai.

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

Travelling between Xiamen and Shanghai can be as cheap as USD 64.38 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 662.02 if you buy a China Southern 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 Xiamen and Shanghai ?

  • 60 from Xiamen to Shanghai starting from 07:00 Xiamen Airport until 22:10 Xiamen Airport
  • 50 from Xiamen to Shanghai starting from 08:02 Xiamen North until 23:11 Xiamen North

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Xiamen 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 Xiamen to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 78.85.

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 Xiamen and Shanghai

Air China, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, Spring 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 Xiamen 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 Xiamen to Shanghai

Facts about the transport from Xiamen to Shanghai

Cheapest Transport$65
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure11:11 PM
Departures per day110
Distance1276 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, Spring Airlines, Xiamen Airlines