Buses to Shanghai
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Shanghai, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai to Songjiang | China | 31 km (19 mi) | about 48 min |
| Shanghai to Xiayang | China | 34 km (21 mi) | about 51 min |
| Shanghai to Qingpu | China | 34 km (21 mi) | about 51 min |
| Shanghai to Nanqiao | China | 34 km (21 mi) | about 52 min |
| Shanghai to Fengxiang | China | 40 km (25 mi) | about 59 min |
| Shanghai to Taicang | China | 43 km (27 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Shanghai to Zhujing | China | 46 km (28 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Shanghai to Jinshan | China | 46 km (28 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Shanghai to Chengqiao | China | 46 km (28 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Shanghai to Chongming | China | 50 km (31 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Shanghai to Kunshan | China | 51 km (32 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Shanghai to Suzhou | China | 83 km (51 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Shanghai to Chongqing | China | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 26 h 5 min |
| Shanghai to Beijing | China | 1,068 km (664 mi) | about 19 h 25 min |
| Shanghai to Guangzhou | China | 1,212 km (753 mi) | about 22 h |
| Shanghai to Shenzhen | China | 1,211 km (752 mi) | about 21 h 58 min |
| Shanghai to Tianjin | China | 962 km (598 mi) | about 17 h 31 min |
| Shanghai to Wuhan | China | 690 km (429 mi) | about 12 h 37 min |
| Shanghai to Xi’an | China | 1,219 km (757 mi) | about 22 h 7 min |
| Shanghai to Hangzhou | China | 161 km (100 mi) | about 3 h 9 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.