Day trip from Ningbo to Shanghai
Shanghai lies 150 km (93 mi) north of Ningbo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 150 km (93 mi) apart, Shanghai is a realistic day trip from Ningbo: about 2 h 26 min each way by road.
| Ningbo | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 3.7 million | 24.9 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 315000 | 200000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Shanghai
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Staying in Shanghai
Our booking partner lists 1,740+ places to stay in Shanghai (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 962 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (335), and 201 are five-star. Across 338 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 177,257 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Shanghai
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Common questions
How far is Shanghai from Ningbo?
150 km (93 mi) in a straight line, north of Ningbo; by road roughly 183 km (113 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ningbo to Shanghai by road?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ningbo and Shanghai?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Shanghai?
Our booking partner lists 1,740+ places to stay in Shanghai, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.