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Hongkou to Chongming by bus

Chongming lies 45 km (28 mi) north-east of Hongkou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 1 h 4 min including stops, over roughly 55 km (34 mi) of road.

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HongkouChongming
CountryChinaChina
Population687,500637,921
Elevation-3 m (-10 ft)6 m (20 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)

Where to book buses from Hongkou to Chongming

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Staying in Chongming

Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Chongming. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (2). Guests have left 28 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Chongming from Hongkou?

45 km (28 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Hongkou; by road roughly 55 km (34 mi).

How long does it take to get from Hongkou to Chongming by bus?

About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Hongkou and Chongming?

No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.

Where can I stay in Chongming?

Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Chongming, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.