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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Shanghai is to train which costs ¥200 - ¥550 and takes 26h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Shanghai is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Shanghai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Xining and arriving at Shanghai station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h 25m.

How far is it from Xining to Shanghai?

The distance between Xining and Shanghai is 1917 km. The road distance is 2165.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Shanghai without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 15h 59m and costs ¥950 - ¥1300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Xining to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Shanghai train from?

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

Train or fly from Xining to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Xining to Shanghai is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥950 - ¥1300 and takes 15h 59m.

Where does the Xining to Shanghai train arrive?

Xining to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West station.

Can I drive from Xining to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Shanghai is 2165 km. It takes approximately 22h 38m to drive from Xining to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1570+ hotels available in Shanghai.

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

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

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Fly Xining to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane XNN - SHA
5h 23m
¥1,626–2,326
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Shanghai stationtrain Lhasa / ...
26h 25m
¥200–550
Train via Lanzhou
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
2. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Hangzhou Easttrain
3. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
15h 59m
¥955–1,291
Train, bus via Yinchuan
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhoutrain
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Shanghaibus
39h 2m
¥816–892
Drive 2,165.4 km
1. Drive from Xining to Shanghaicar 2,165.4 km
22h 38m
¥1,885–2,723
Fly Xining to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane XNN - PVG
5h 29m
¥726–2,276
Fly Xining to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane XNN - HGH
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
7h 41m
¥1,698–4,465
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
2. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
3. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane LHW - SHA
7h 51m
¥1,015–4,391
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Xining to Kunshantrain Xining
2. Take the bus from Kunshan to Shanghai Southbus
35h 21m
¥256–630

Xining to Shanghai by train

21Weekly Trains

26h 25mAverage Duration

¥200Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Xining to Shanghai.

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Distance: 1,916.6 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

China Eastern Airlines flies from Xining (XNN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to South Shaanxi Road via Lanzhou West Station, Hangzhou East, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station in around 15h 59m.

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