From Shanghai to Jinan, is it better to travel by high speed train or by flight? Which one better?

To be honest, taking the high speed train from Hongqiao Railway Station is an economical and fast way for you. The duration is about 4 to 4.5 hours. The train schedules are from 06:20 to 18:05. The ticket fare of first class seat is CNY673.5 and second class seat is CNY398.5.