Hefei can be reached by air or by high-speed train via Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Public transportation and taxi (no reservation is needed) are available at Hefeinan Railway Station and Hefei Xinqiao International Airport. You can take flights via Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou to Hefei. The information can be found at: https://www.trip.com/?locale=en_xx It takes about 2-3 hours from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hefei. If you arrive at Shanghai Pudong airport, you can take the Shanghai Airport Link Line to Shanghai Hongqiao railway station (about 40 minutes). It costs about CNY 26. You can also take a taxi which is about CNY 200-300. When you arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao airport, walk to Hongqiao Railway Station（about 5 minutes）and take the high-speed train to Hefei or Hefeinan Railway Station. Hefei can be reached by air or by high-speed train via Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Public transportation and taxi (no reservation is needed) are available at Hefeinan Railway Station and Hefei Xinqiao International Airport. Taxi: It takes about 60 minutes to take a taxi, and the price is around 100 RMB.（The online price is for reference only, the actual price may vary.）
Public Transportation: From Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, take Binhu New Area Airport Shuttle Bus Route to Atour Hotel, transfer to Metro Line 5 and get off at the Huashan Road, then walk to the Steigenberger Icons Hefei. It takes about 150 minutes and ticket price is 32 yuan. Taxi: It takes about 40 minutes to take a taxi, and the price is around 40 RMB.（The online price is for reference only, the actual price may vary.）
Public Transportation: From Hefei Railway Station, take Metro Line 1 to Wanda City, then walk to the Steigenberger Icons Hefei. It takes about 70 minutes and ticket price is 5 yuan. Taxi: It takes about 25 minutes to take a taxi, and the price is around 30 RMB.（The online price is for reference only, the actual price may vary.）
Public Transportation: From Hefeinan Railway Station, take Metro Line 1 to Wanda City, then walk to the Steigenberger Icons Hefei. It takes about 50 minutes and ticket price is 3 yuan.