What is the cheapest way to get from Golmud to Shanghai?

The cheapest way to get from Golmud to Shanghai is to fly which costs ¥600 - ¥2100 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Golmud to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Golmud to Shanghai is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs ¥1700 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Golmud and Shanghai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Golmud and arriving at Shanghai station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33h 53m.

How far is it from Golmud to Shanghai?

The distance between Golmud and Shanghai is 2515 km. The road distance is 2924.1 km.

How do I travel from Golmud to Shanghai without a car?

The best way to get from Golmud to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 33h 53m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Golmud to Shanghai?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Golmud to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Golmud to Shanghai train from?

Golmud to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Golmud station.

Train or fly from Golmud to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Golmud to Shanghai is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs ¥1700 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 33h 53m.

Where does the Golmud to Shanghai train arrive?

Golmud to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Shanghai station.

Can I drive from Golmud to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Golmud to Shanghai is 2924 km. It takes approximately 30h 20m to drive from Golmud to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1485+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Golmud to Shanghai - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Golmud to Shanghai by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)GOQ - SHA
5h 40m
¥1,700–5,500
Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)GOQ - PVG
6h 16m
¥619–2,046
Train
1. Take the train from Golmud to Shanghai stationLhasa
33h 53m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Golmud to Lanzhou
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan Nanmen Station
3. Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Shanghai
46h 48m
Drive 2,924.1 km
1. Drive from Golmud to Shanghai2,924.1 km
30h 20m
¥2,595–3,748
Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)GOQ - WUX
2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai station
14h 41m
¥767–2,361
Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)GOQ - HGH
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao Station
16h 9m
¥824–3,400

Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

12Weekly Planes

5h 45mAverage Duration

¥1,744Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Golmud to Shanghai.

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Distance: 2,514.9 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Golmud, China and Shanghai, China?

China Eastern Airlines and Tibet Airlines Corporation fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) twice daily. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Golmud to Shanghai station once daily, and the journey takes 33h 53m.

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