Shanghai to Wuhan

Shanghai to Wuhan

Shanghai
Wuhan
Mon, May 13
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Shanghai to Wuhan Schedule

Shanghai to Wuhan Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway First Class Seat 01:00 - 05:00¥ 580
China Railway Second Class Seat 02:47 - 06:47¥ 383
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU250207:20 - 09:10¥ 2,933
China Railway First Class Seat 09:16 - 14:49¥ 578
China Railway Hard Seat 10:13 - 23:59¥ 209
China Railway Second Class Seat 13:27 - 18:52¥ 407
China Railway Hard Seat 15:28 - 08:05¥ 221
China Railway Second Class Seat 17:52 - 23:03¥ 405
China Railway Soft Sleeper 19:39 - 04:49¥ 477
China Railway Soft Sleeper 21:00 - 06:36¥ 473
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU250422:20 - 00:20¥ 2,868

Transportation from Shanghai to Wuhan

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Wuhan

Cheapest Transport$65
Fastest Transport1h 40m
Earliest Departure6:06 AM
Latest Departure9:20 PM
Departures per day6
Distance325 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway

How to get from Shanghai to Wuhan

Travelling between Shanghai and Wuhan is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 205.98 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 64.83.

How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Wuhan?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 7 hours to travel between Shanghai and Wuhan depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Wuhan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 40m. Train does a much slower job and take about 6h 29m to reach Wuhan.

How much does it cost to get from Shanghai to Wuhan?

Travelling between Shanghai and Wuhan can be as cheap as USD 64.83 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 205.98 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Shanghai and Wuhan ?

  • 6 from Shanghai to Wuhan starting from 06:06 Shanghai until 16:22 Shanghai

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shanghai to Wuhan.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Shanghai to Wuhan, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 399.21.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Shanghai and Wuhan

China Eastern Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Shanghai to Wuhan?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 80% took a train
  • 20% decided to fly