Day trip from Shanghai to Taizhou
Taizhou lies 203 km (126 mi) north-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 203 km (126 mi) apart, Taizhou is a realistic day trip from Shanghai: about 3 h 18 min each way by road.
| Shanghai | Taizhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 225300–318000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Taizhou
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Staying in Taizhou
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Common questions
How far is Taizhou from Shanghai?
203 km (126 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 248 km (154 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Taizhou by road?
About 3 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Taizhou?
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.