The train between Golmud and Shanghai takes 33h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Golmud to Shanghai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Golmud and Shanghai. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Golmud is at 2:10 AM which arrives into Shanghai at 12:03 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 33h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Golmud station and arriving at Shanghai station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 33h 53m.
Golmud to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Golmud station.
Golmud to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Shanghai station.
The distance between Golmud and Shanghai is 2,510.7 km. The road distance is 2,981 km.
China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Golmud to Shanghai station once daily. Tickets cost ¥260–700 and the journey takes 33h 53m.