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Shanghai to Chengdu / Chengdu to Shanghai: Best Ways to Travel

Shanghai to Chengdu land distance is about 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles). Nowadays, there are 3 ways to travel between these two cities. Generally speaking, direct flight is the best and fastest way. It only takes 3 hours onboard with the fare of CNY 1,000 to 2,800. Shanghai to Chengdu high speed train is a cost-effective choice, and the cheapest ticket only costs CNY 690. It takes 11-16 hours for a single trip. Besides, normal speed trains are also available.

Best Ways to Travel from Shanghai to Chengdu

1. Fastest Shanghai to Chengdu Flights: 3-3.5h; CNY 1,000 to 2,800

Number of Flights	about 50
Ticket Price	CNY1,000 - 2,800
Duration	3-3.5h
Departure time	7:30 - 22:10
Frequency	2-5 flight per hour
Dep. - Arr.	Shanghai Pudong International Airport / Hongqiao International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or Tianfu International Airport

2. Cost-Effective Shanghai to Chengdu High Speed Trains: 11-16h; From CNY 690

Number of Trains	12
Ticket Price	CNY 690-1,182.5 for Second Class Seat; CNY 1,104-1,916.5 for First Class Seat; CNY 2,870.5-3,142.5 for Business Class Seat
Duration	11-16h
Departure time	6:01 - 10:48
Frequency	roughly two trains per hour from 6:00 - 11:00
Dep. - Arr.	Shanghai Railway Station / Hongqiao Railway Station to Chengdu East Railway Station

3. Economic Overnight Normal Speed Train: 31-36h; CNY 456-471.5 for Hard Sleeper

Both Shanghai Railway Station and South Railway Station operate normal speed trains to Chengdu West Railway Station, totally three trains.

Train	Dep.	Arr.	Duration
K351	10:13	19:56+1	33h 43min
K1156	10:57	17:55+1	30h 58min
K282	20:45	08:54+2	36h 09min

Ticket Prices: CNY 264-278.5 for Hard Seat; CNY 456-471.5 for Hard Sleeper; CNY 717-747.5 for Soft Sleeper

How to Get from Shanghai to Chengdu Wide and Narrow Alley?

→ First of all, you can take a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport / Hongqiao Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu Airport.
→ Then take metro line 10 to Taipingyuan Station and transfer to metro line 7 to Culture Palace Station.
→ After arriving, take metro line 4 to Wide and Narrow Alley directly.

Best Ways to Travel from Chengdu to Shanghai

1. Fastest Chengdu to Shanghai Flights: 3h; CNY 900 - 2,800

Number of Flights	about 50
Ticket Price	CNY900 - 2,800
Duration	3h
Departure time	6:25 - 21:00
Frequency	roughly 2-5 flight per hour
Dep. - Arr.	Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or Tianfu Intenational Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport / Hongqiao International Airport

2. Cost-Effective Chengdu to Shanghai High Speed Train: 11.5-15.5h; From CNY 690

Number of Trains	12
Ticket Price	CNY 690-1,201.5 for Second Class Seat; CNY 1,104-1,947.5 for First Class Seat; CNY 2,870-3,894 for Business Class Seat
Duration	11.5-15.5h
Departure time	6:07 - 11:01
Frequency	1-5 trains per hour from 6:00 - 11:00
Dep. - Arr.	Chengdu East Railway Station to Shanghai Railway Station / Hongqiao Railway Station

3. Economic Overnight Normal Speed Train: 36-37h; CNY 456-471.5 for Hard Sleeper

Three normal trains run from Chengdu West Railway Station to Shanghai Railway Station or Shanghai South Railway Station.

Train	Dep.	Arr.	Duration
K352	19:28	08:14+2	36h 46min
K1158	07:53	14:37+1	36h 30min
K284	18:23	06:53+2	36h 09min

Ticket Prices: CNY 264-278.5 for Hard Seat; CNY 456-471.5 for Hard Sleeper; CNY 717-747.5 for Soft Sleeper

How to Get from Chengdu to Shanghai Nanjing Road & The Bund?

→ It is advised to take a flight from Chengdu Shuangliu Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport / Hongqiao Airport firstly.
→ Then take metro line 2 to East Nanjing Road Station. After arriving, you can walk east along East Nanjing Road and arrive at the Bund.

- Last updated on Jul. 24, 2024 by Serena Zhou -