The average train between Xining and Shenzhen takes 26h 4m and the fastest train takes 23h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Xining to Shenzhen. 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 twice daily between Xining and Shenzhen. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Xining is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Shenzhen at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Tianshui South Station and take an average of 26h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Xining to Shenzhen. However, there are services departing from Xining station and arriving at Shenzhen station via Tianshui South Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 4m.
Xining to Shenzhen train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.
Xining to Shenzhen train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Futian Station.
The distance between Xining and Shenzhen is 1,962.9 km. The road distance is 2,763 km.
You can take a train from Xining to Futian Station via Tianshui South Station and Guangzhou South station in around 13h 59m.