Xian to Shanghai

Xian to Shanghai

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Xian to Shanghai Schedule

Xian to Shanghai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Standing 00:53 - 15:50¥ 303
China Railway Business Class 03:36 - 11:09¥ 2,482
China Railway Business Class 04:47 - 12:58¥ 2,285
China Railway First Class Seat 06:19 - 13:23¥ 1,245
China Railway Business Class 09:33 - 16:43¥ 2,383
China Railway Hard Seat 10:52 - 05:32¥ 252
China Railway Business Class 13:47 - 22:26¥ 2,518
China Railway Second Class Seat 14:46 - 22:48¥ 794
China Railway First Class Seat 16:00 - 23:43¥ 1,326
China Railway Hard Seat 19:55 - 13:26¥ 255
China Railway Hard Seat 21:10 - 12:15¥ 241
China Railway Standing 23:59 - 00:57¥ 241

Transportation from Xian to Shanghai

Facts about the transport from Xian to Shanghai

Cheapest Transport$34
Fastest Transport2h 5m
Earliest Departure12:53 AM
Latest Departure9:40 PM
Departures per day27
Distance1519 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, TianJin Airlines

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. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 100.22 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 33.20.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 31 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. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 6h 23m 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 33.20 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 100.22 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 ?

  • 27 from Xian to Shanghai starting from 00:53 Xian until 21:40 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 150.47.

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, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, TianJin 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

  • 96% took a train
  • 4% decided to fly