Xian to Shanghai

Xian to Shanghai

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Shanghai
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Xian to Shanghai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
China Railway
1st Class Sleeper
00:53
15:50
$93.61
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
02:06
08:37
$103.95
  5.0
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
03:30
11:09
$110.37
  5.0
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:20
13:23
$103.95
  5.0
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
06:40
12:35
$586.52
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
07:00
09:20
$615.78
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
07:25
08:50
$339.04
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
07:50
08:35
$327.35
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:12
16:32
$118.42
  5.0
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
08:30
11:00
$287.75
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:51
15:06
$109.56
  5.0
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
09:15
14:10
$557.30
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:31
16:43
$107.49
  5.0
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
10:00
12:15
$258.97
Train
China Railway
Hard Sleeper
10:17
05:22
$53.82
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:34
18:06
$109.56
  5.0
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
10:55
20:40
$359.59
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
11:16
20:07
$119.30
  5.0
Flight
Air China
Economy
11:35
14:05
$620.38
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
11:55
18:10
$488.16

How to get from Xian to Shanghai

Travelling between Xian and Shanghai 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 149.35 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 Xian to Shanghai?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 50 hours to travel between Xian and Shanghai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Xian and Shanghai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 5m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 2d 1h 25m to reach Shanghai.

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

Travelling between Xian and Shanghai 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 149.35 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 Xian and Shanghai ?

  • 56 from Xian to Shanghai starting from 00:53 Xian until 23:59 Xian

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

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 Xian to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 81.36.

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 Xian and Shanghai

Air China, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai 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 Xian to Shanghai?

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 Xian to Shanghai

Facts about the transport from Xian to Shanghai

Cheapest Transport$36
Fastest Transport2h 5m
Earliest Departure12:53 오전
Latest Departure11:59 오후
Departures per day56
Distance1771 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines, Spring Airlines