The train between Shanghai and Xining takes 16h 54m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Shanghai to Xining. 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 on demand between Shanghai and Xining. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Xining. However, there are services departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Xining station via Hangzhou East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Shanghai to Xining train services, operated by Shanghai Metro, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Shanghai to Xining train services, operated by Shanghai Metro, arrive at Xining station.
The distance between Shanghai and Xining is 1,910.3 km. The road distance is 2,397 km.
You can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Xining via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Hangzhou East, and Lanzhou West in around 16h 54m.
