Shanghai to Xian

Shanghai to Xian

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Xian
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Shanghai to Xian Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:10
13:27
$105.72
  5.0
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:32
14:41
$111.25
  5.0
Flight
Air China
Economy
06:50
13:40
$774.50
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
07:10
14:55
$754.42
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
07:30
14:45
$806.16
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:46
15:52
$106.46
  5.0
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
08:10
11:00
$317.67
Flight
Air China
Economy
08:30
11:00
$314.22
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
08:50
15:35
$392.26
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
09:15
15:35
$392.26
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:38
17:47
$115.68
  5.0
Flight
Air China
Economy
09:55
23:35
$885.36
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:15
18:09
$107.19
  5.0
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
10:35
13:25
$346.45
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
10:55
11:05
$389.64
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
11:15
18:15
$521.09
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
11:34
20:27
$111.25
  5.0
Flight
Air China
Economy
11:55
19:35
$531.41
Flight
Air China
Economy
12:15
19:35
$533.51
Flight
Air China
Economy
12:35
19:00
$512.34

How to get from Shanghai to Xian

Travelling between Shanghai and Xian is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 104.98 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 35.51.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 24 hours to travel between Shanghai and Xian depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Xian. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 20m to reach Xian.

How much does it cost to get from Shanghai to Xian?

Travelling between Shanghai and Xian can be as cheap as USD 35.51 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 104.98 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Shanghai and Xian ?

  • 37 from Shanghai to Xian starting from 08:57 Shanghai until 18:33 Shanghai

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shanghai to Xian.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Shanghai to Xian, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 77.96.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Shanghai and Xian

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Spring Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Shanghai to Xian?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 92% took a train
  • 8% decided to fly

Transportation from Shanghai to Xian

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Xian

Cheapest Transport$36
Fastest Transport2h 10m
Earliest Departure6:45 AM
Latest Departure11:05 PM
Departures per day37
Distance1842 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Hainan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Spring Airlines