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Getting from Shanghai to Chengdu

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Shanghai to Chengdu Trip Overview

Chengdu to Shanghai

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

Distance
1661 km (1038.1 miles)
Price range
US$ 51-US$ 700
Ride Duration Range
2h 45m-1d 9h 4m
Earliest Departure
22:01
Latest Departure
23:28
Most Popular Operator

Taking a train from Shanghai to Chengdu

Fastest train: 10h 31m

Cheapest train: US$ 51

The fastest: 10h 31m

The cheapest: US$ 51

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The fastest: 2h 45m

The cheapest: US$ 141

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A beautiful view from within central Chengdu

About the ride from Shanghai to Chengdu

Shanghai to Chengdu Route Information

The distance between Shanghai and Chengdu is 1038 miles, or approximately 1661 kilometers.

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

The earliest departure leaves at 22:01 and has a duration of 15 hours 52 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.

Shanghai to Chengdu by flight

  • Starting Price: US$ 141
  • 210 departures a day, or 1470 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$ 51
  • 47 departures a day, or 329 departures a week

There are 11 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, Deluxe Soft Sleeper, Sleeping and Business Class.

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

Average time

2h 45m - 3h 40m

Average price

US$ 144 - US$ 182

Average time

2h 50m - 3h 20m

Average price

US$ 157 - US$ 524

Average time

3h 5m - 4h 40m

Average price

US$ 163 - US$ 201

Average time

10h 31m - 1d 9h 4m

Average price

US$ 51 - US$ 274

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