Beijing to Shanghai – Train and Flight

4-hour high-speed train journey and 2-hour flight journey from Beijing to Shanghai, passing through 1,100 kilometers.

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High-Speed Train

Zoom between both cities on the Shanghai-Beijing High-Speed Train. It’s a quick, comfy 4.5-hour journey from Beijing to Shanghai, passing stunning landscapes at an astonishing 350 km/h speed.

Flight

If 4-hour journey is too long, easy flights whisk you seamlessly across China’s vast terrain in a 2-hour trip.

Distance

Beijing and Shanghai, China’s two powerhouse cities, despite being 1,100 miles apart, feel like friendly neighbors. Picture it like an exciting road trip, from New York to Miami

Flight/Train NumberDeparture Airport/Railway StationArrival Airport/Railway StationDurationTypeFare
Air China CA123Beijing Capital International AirportShanghai Pudong International Airport2 hours 15 minutesFlight$150
G123 Beijing-ShanghaiBeijing South Railway StationShanghai Hongqiao Railway Station4 hours 30 minutesHigh-Speed Train$90
Eastern Airlines MU567Beijing Daxing International AirportShanghai Hongqiao International Airport2 hours 30 minutesFlight$180
D313 Beijing-ShanghaiBeijing West Railway StationShanghai Railway Station5 hoursHigh-Speed Train$80
More train and flight information on Trip.com

Please note that the price and duration provided here are indicative and may differ based on the actual service provider’s fare and schedule.

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