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

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Xining is to train which costs ¥200 - ¥550 and takes 24h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Xining is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.

Is there a direct train between Shanghai and Xining?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shanghai station station and arriving at Xining. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 53m.

How far is it from Shanghai to Xining?

The distance between Shanghai and Xining is 1915 km. The road distance is 2164.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Shanghai to Xining without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 16h 54m and costs ¥950 - ¥1300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Shanghai to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Xining train from?

Shanghai to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.

Train or fly from Shanghai to Xining?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Xining is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥950 - ¥1300 and takes 16h 54m.

Where does the Shanghai to Xining train arrive?

Shanghai to Xining train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Hangzhou East station.

Can I drive from Shanghai to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Xining is 2164 km. It takes approximately 22h 47m to drive from Shanghai to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 26+ hotels available in Xining.

Shanghai to Xining - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Shanghai to Xining by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Xining (XNN)plane SHA - XNN
6h 28m
¥1,625–2,425
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Xiningtrain Shanghai
24h 53m
¥200–550
Train via Lanzhou
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Lanzhou West Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
16h 54m
¥952–1,284
Bus, train via Yinchuan
1. Take the bus from Shanghai to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Lanzhoubus
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain
39h 43m
¥761–887
Drive 2,164.4 km
1. Drive from Shanghai to Xiningcar 2,164.4 km
22h 47m
¥1,909–2,757
Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Xining (XNN)plane PVG - XNN
6h 40m
¥625–1,975
Train to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Nanjing South Stationtrain
2. Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Xining (XNN)plane NKG - XNN
7h 15m
¥781–3,456
Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Xining (XNN)plane HGH - XNN
8h 34m
¥1,397–3,564
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shanghai General to Kunshan Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kunshan to Xiningtrain Shanghai
34h 30m
¥242–625

Shanghai to Xining by train

21Weekly Trains

24h 53mAverage Duration

¥200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,915.3 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Xining (XNN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, 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.

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