Best way to travel between

Shanghai, China
Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
Travel Modes
Price
Distance
Duration
CO2
bus
$65.0
1373.94 km
20h 24mins
41.22 kgs
 
train
$160.0
1591.76 km
12h 41mins
84.36 kgs
 
drive
$160.0
1417.5 km
14h 48mins
181.44 kgs
 
flight
$180.0
1225.35 km
5h 14mins
132.34 kgs
 
Tranport Distance Time(hrs) Cost(local) Cost(usd)
Bus 1373.94 km 20h 24mins 397 CNY 65.0
Train 1591.76 km 12h 41mins 976 CNY 160.0
Drive 1417.5 km 14h 48mins 976 CNY 160.0
Flight 1225.35 km 5h 14mins 1,098 CNY 180.0
Take Bus from Shanghai to Taiyuan Bus Terminal
Time: 20h 24mins Cost: 397 CNY; $ 58.5 - 71.5 USD CO2 Emission: 41.22 kgs
Source: Rome2rio

Mode of travel comparision chart

The best and cheapest way to get from Shanghai, China and Taiyuan, Shanxi, China is to travel by bus, which will cost about 397 CNY or 58.50 USD.