Buses in Shanghai and other Chinese cities are usually packed with people, and pickpockets are not uncommon. For people with claustrophobia, don't take the bus, for they have people shoving their way on or off while being packed in like sardines. If possible, go by foot, especially if the distance isn't too great. The subway is the way to go if walking is not possible, but they are packed as well. A little more expensive than the bus, it is reliable and efficient.
Train When traveling by train, soft sleeper is recommended for comfort.
If a foreigner wishes to travel by train, they must be prepared to pay two or three times what the Chinese do, as the prices for foreigners are generally higher. AsianInfo.org - All Rights Reserved.