Shanghai to Lu’an by bus
Lu’an lies 472 km (293 mi) west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 43 min including stops, over roughly 576 km (358 mi) of road.
| Shanghai | Lu’an | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 237000 |
Where to book buses from Shanghai to Lu’an
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Staying in Lu’an
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Common questions
How far is Lu’an from Shanghai?
472 km (293 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai; by road roughly 576 km (358 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Lu’an by bus?
About 8 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Lu’an?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.