Shanghai to Chengdu Trip Overview

Chengdu to Shanghai
Price range
US$46-US$913
Ride Duration Range
3h 5m-1d 13h 26m
Earliest Departure
23:17
Latest Departure
23:23
Most Popular Operator

China Eastern Airlines

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

Travel Schedule Options from Shanghai to Chengdu

by train,flight

Cheapest

Hard Seat Class Train

by China Railway

10:57

1d 6h 37m

17:34

Shanghai, China

Chengdu, China

from

US$49

Fastest

Economy Flight

by Spring Airlines

07:35

3h 20m

10:55

Shanghai, China

Chengdu, China

from

US$116

Economy Flight

by Spring Airlines

07:35

3h 20m

10:55

Shanghai, China

Chengdu, China

from

US$135

Economy Flight

by Spring Airlines

13:05

3h 20m

16:25

Shanghai, China

Chengdu, China

from

US$176

Hard Seat Class Train

by China Railway

20:45

1d 11h 59m

08:44

Shanghai, China

Chengdu, China

from

US$51

Cheapest

Hard Seat Class Train

by China Railway

from

US$49

10:57

1d 6h 37m

17:34

Shanghai, China

Chengdu, China

Fastest

Economy Flight

by Spring Airlines

from

US$116

07:35

3h 20m

10:55

Shanghai, China

Chengdu, China

Economy Flight

by Spring Airlines

from

US$135

07:35

3h 20m

10:55

Shanghai, China

Chengdu, China

Economy Flight

by Spring Airlines

from

US$176

13:05

3h 20m

16:25

Shanghai, China

Chengdu, China

Hard Seat Class Train

by China Railway

from

US$51

20:45

1d 11h 59m

08:44

Shanghai, China

Chengdu, China

Taking a train from Shanghai to Chengdu

Fastest train: 11h 11m

Cheapest train: US$46

The fastest: 11h 11m

The cheapest: US$46

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The fastest: 3h 5m

The cheapest: US$318

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About the ride from Shanghai to Chengdu

Shanghai to Chengdu Route Information

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

The earliest departure leaves at 23:17 and has a duration of 11 hours 11 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 3 hours 5 minutes.

Shanghai to Chengdu by flight

  • Starting Price: US$318
  • 16 departures a day, or 112 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.

Shanghai to Chengdu by train

  • Starting Price: US$46
  • 36 departures a day, or 252 departures a week

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

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.

Companies Operating from Shanghai to Chengdu

China Eastern Airlines

Average time

3h 15m - 3h 20m

Average price

US$453

Air China

Average time

3h 5m - 3h 40m

Average price

US$450

China Railway

Average time

11h 11m - 1d 13h 26m

Average price

US$46 - US$254

Questions & Answers for Traveling from Shanghai to Chengdu

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

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

What is the fastest transportation service from Shanghai to Chengdu?

Flight by Air China is the fastest transportation from Shanghai to Chengdu, completing the journey in 3h 5m.

What is the cheapest transport option from Shanghai and Chengdu?

For budget-conscious travelers, Train by China Railway is the most affordable option from Shanghai to Chengdu, costing around US$46.

Who are the service providers on this route?

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

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

TRAIN:  China Railway

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