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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Xining to Shanghai

Composite routes from Xining to Shanghai

Cheapest
13 h 33 min
Car
1241 km.
from $68
Fastest
1 h 54 min
Plane
Other
15 h 21 min
1910 km.
from $148.89
39 h
Train
1908 km.
from $170.84
6 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
1910 km.
from $218.16
34 h 48 min
1910 km.
from $73.33

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 9
Air China
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Spring Airlines
Website
Shanghai Airlines
Website
Hainan
Website
Xiamen Airlines
Website
Air Travel
Website
Tibet Airlines Corporation
Website
Ruili Airlines
Website
Air China
Website
3h 5m
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$114.50–$496.18
China Eastern Airlines
Website
2h 55m
Every day
$152.67–$521.63
Spring Airlines
Website
2h 40m
Monday and Sunday
$127.23–$318.06
Shanghai Airlines
Website
2h 45m
Monday to Saturday
$152.67–$559.79
Hainan
Website
4h 40m
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$120.86–$356.23
Xiamen Airlines
Website
4h 55m
Every day
$152.67–$521.63
Air Travel
Website
2h 50m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$82.70–$445.29
Tibet Airlines Corporation
Website
5h 25m
Friday and Sunday
$203.56–$356.23
Ruili Airlines
Website
5h 20m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$89.06–$458.01
Train operators
Found: 4
China Railways G-Class
Website
China Railways D-Class
Website
China Railways Z-Class
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China Railways K-Class
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China Railways G-Class
Website
1h 10m
Once daily
$13.99–$15.90
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways D-Class
Website
2h 8m
Every 4 hours
$12.72–$25.45
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways Z-Class
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1h 32m
Once daily
$7.63–$12.09
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways K-Class
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2h 57m
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$4.71–$13.99
(86)12306
(86)12306
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Bus operators
Found: 2
Qichezhan
Website
Ctrip
Website
Qichezhan
Website
30h
Once daily
$91.69
Ctrip
Website
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Hourly
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400-830-6666
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Questions and Answers

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 $27.17 - $76.09 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 7m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct train between Xining and Shanghai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Xining and arriving at Shanghai. 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 1919 km. The road distance is 2198 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 21m and costs $130.43 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 7m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 15h 21m.

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 2198 km. It takes approximately 22h 9m to drive from Xining to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 981+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $85.42 per night.
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