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Nanjing to Shanghai

Compare prices to get from Nanjing to Shanghai

Search for tickets from Nanjing to Shanghai in the next 7 days. Flights start at €51. Trains start at €6.
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  • Prices shown from Nanjing to Shanghai are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.

Compare Flights and Trains from Nanjing to Shanghai

The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Shanghai costs only €6 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 1h 15m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

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Trains Cheapest
Average price €6
Average duration 2h 6m
Departure Time 21:56 - 11:34
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Flights Fastest
Average price €66
Average duration 1h 15m
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time

When is the cheapest time to travel from Nanjing to Shanghai?

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Nanjing to Shanghai?

Average train fares from Nanjing to Shanghai for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Nanjing to Shanghai is Monday, with an average price of €6.

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Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Nanjing to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Nanjing to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Nanjing to Shanghai is October, with an average price of €43; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to €75.

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  • €43
    Oct
  • €44
    Nov
  • €45
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  • €45
    Jan
  • €60
    Feb
  • €56
    Mar
  • €70
    Apr
  • €75
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  • €45
    Jun
  • €71
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  • €50
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Popular train stations near Nanjing

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How to travel from Nanjing to Shanghai: FAQs

  • How far is it from Nanjing to Shanghai?

    It’s about 248 km (154 mi) from Nanjing to Shanghai.
  • You can travel from Nanjing to Shanghai in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains.
  • The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Shanghai is by Flights, with an average journey time of 1 hour 15 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 2h 6m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Shanghai is by Trains, with an average price of €6. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around €66 on avergae.
  • For trips between Nanjing and Shanghai, travelers typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Nanjing Lukou International Airport and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport; Trains depart from Nanjing and arrive at Shanghai.
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Nanjing to Shanghai are typically cheapest October, with an average fare of €43. Flights from Nanjing to Shanghai are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of €6
  • There is a 0m time difference between Nanjing and Shanghai.