Chengdu to Shanghai Trip Overview

Shanghai to Chengdu
Price range
US$49-US$691
Ride Duration Range
2h 20m-1d 12h 23m
Earliest Departure
22:00
Latest Departure
23:15
Most Popular Operator

China Railway

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Chengdu to Shanghai

by train,flight

Cheapest

Hard Seat Class Train

by China Railway

07:50

1d 6h 47m

14:37

Chengdu, China

Shanghai, China

from

US$49

Fastest

Economy Flight

by China Eastern Airlines

19:40

2h 10m

21:50

Chengdu, China

Shanghai, China

from

US$125

Hard Seat Class Train

by China Railway

18:30

1d 12h 23m

06:53

Chengdu, China

Shanghai, China

from

US$51

Standing Class Train

by China Railway

07:47

12h 34m

20:21

Chengdu, China

Shanghai, China

from

US$120

Economy Flight

by Juneyao Airlines

14:30

2h 30m

17:00

Chengdu, China

Shanghai, China

from

US$161

Cheapest

Hard Seat Class Train

by China Railway

from

US$49

07:50

1d 6h 47m

14:37

Chengdu, China

Shanghai, China

Fastest

Economy Flight

by China Eastern Airlines

from

US$125

19:40

2h 10m

21:50

Chengdu, China

Shanghai, China

Hard Seat Class Train

by China Railway

from

US$51

18:30

1d 12h 23m

06:53

Chengdu, China

Shanghai, China

Standing Class Train

by China Railway

from

US$120

07:47

12h 34m

20:21

Chengdu, China

Shanghai, China

Economy Flight

by Juneyao Airlines

from

US$161

14:30

2h 30m

17:00

Chengdu, China

Shanghai, China

Taking a train from Chengdu to Shanghai

Fastest train: 11h 31m

Cheapest train: US$49

The fastest: 11h 31m

The cheapest: US$49

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The fastest: 2h 20m

The cheapest: US$316

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About the ride from Chengdu to Shanghai

Chengdu to Shanghai Route Information

There are 2 ways to get from Chengdu to Shanghai, including train,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 22:00 and has a duration of 13 hours 28 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.

Chengdu to Shanghai by train

  • Starting Price: US$49
  • 113 departures a day, or 791 departures a week

There are 9 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class, Hard Seat Class, Second Class Seat, Standing Class, Soft Sleeper, Business, Hard Sleeper, Premium Class and First Class Reserved Seats.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Chengdu to Shanghai by flight

  • Starting Price: US$316
  • 32 departures a day, or 224 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

Companies Operating from Chengdu to Shanghai

China Railway

Average time

11h 31m - 1d 12h 23m

Average price

US$49 - US$50

China Eastern Airlines

Average time

2h 20m - 3h

Average price

US$453 - US$455

Air China

Average time

2h 25m - 3h

Average price

US$450

China Southern Airlines

Average time

2h 50m

Average price

US$316 - US$318

Questions & Answers for Traveling from Chengdu to Shanghai

What is the most popular transportation service from Chengdu to Shanghai?

The most popular transportation service from Chengdu to Shanghai is Flight by China Eastern Airlines

What is the fastest transportation service from Chengdu to Shanghai?

Flight by China Eastern Airlines is the fastest transportation from Chengdu to Shanghai, completing the journey in 2h 20m.

What is the cheapest transport option from Chengdu and Shanghai?

For budget-conscious travelers, Train by China Railway is the most affordable option from Chengdu to Shanghai, costing around US$49.

Who are the service providers on this route?

When traveling from Chengdu to Shanghai, you can choose from several provider, such as

TRAIN:  China Railway

FLIGHT:  China Eastern Airlines | Air China | Sichuan Airlines | China Southern Airlines

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