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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Xining to Shanghai

Composite routes from Xining to Shanghai

Cheapest
22 h 38 min
Car
2165 km.
from $119
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

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Xining to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$423.91

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Xining to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65
Plane from Xining to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$402.17

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Xining to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$271.74

Shanghai Airlines

Website:
ceair.com/
Plane from Xining to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$478.26

Hainan

Website:
hainanairlines.com/
Plane from Xining to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$304.35

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
Plane from Xining to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65
Plane from Xining to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$456.52

Air Travel

Website:
redair.cn/
Plane from Xining to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Xining to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$304.35

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Xining to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$391.30

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$13.59
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$135.87
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$10.87
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$8.70

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$21.74
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$17.39

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.33
Train from Xining to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
26h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$76.09

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Xining to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.02–$11.96
Train from Xining to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
33h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$76.09
Train from Xining to Kunshan
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$76.09
Train from Kunshan to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.07–$7.07

Bus operators

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$78.34

Ctrip

Phone:
400-830-6666
Website:
ctrip.com/
Bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.98

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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