Xi'an to Shanghai High Speed Train

About 20 pairs of bullet trains are in service between Xi'an and Shanghai with a running distance of 1,509 km (938 miles). How long is the train ride from Shanghai to Xi'an? The travel time of these high speed trains is 6 - 9 hours. It costs CNY 659 - 773.5 (USD 92 - 107) for a second class seat. 

Also, there are about 10 pairs of overnight sleeper trains operating, taking 15 - 22.5 hours.
 

Xi'an to Shanghai High Speed Train

Basic Facts:

 Open Date: September 6th, 2016
 Duration: 6 - 9 hours
 Running Distance: 1,509 km (938 miles)
 Top Speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) or 300 km/h (186 mph)
 Operate at: Xi'an North Railway Station; Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station 
 

Xi'an to Shanghai Bullet Train Schedule

  
(Last Update on Aug 30, 2023)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G36208:52 - 15:066h14m
G316611:47 - 20:148h27m
G318214:36 - 22:187h42m
G193815:39 - 21:235h44m
G194216:00 - 23:437h43m
Around 20 departures in total: departure time from 06:19 to 16:00; duration from 5H44M to 8H50M.
See more Xi'an Schedule 
 

Shanghai to Xi'an High Speed Train Timetable

 
(Last Update on Aug 30, 2023)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G197407:17 - 14:307h13m
G315211:34 - 20:308h56m
G193213:38 - 20:407h2m
G193616:09 - 22:466h37m
G194017:07 - 23:226h15m
Around 20 departures in total: departure time from 06:10 to 17:07; duration from 5H39M to 8H56M.
See more Shanghai Schedule 

Notes: The above timetable is for reference only. The schedule searching by the search box on page top shall prevail.
 

Ticket Fare of Xi'an - Shanghai High Speed Trains

(Last Update on Aug 30, 2023)
Business Class SeatFirst Class SeatSecond Class Seat
CNY 2,072.5 - 2,404
USD 288 - 334
CNY 1,050.5 - 1,239
USD 146 - 172
CNY 659 - 773.5
USD 92 - 107

 

Xi'an - Shanghai Railway Map
Xi'an - Shanghai Railway Map
Stopovers of some types: Weinan North, Huashan North, Lingbao West, Sanmenxia South, Mianchi South, Luoyang Longmen, Gongyi South, Zhengzhou West, Zhengzhou East, Kaifeng North, Lankao South, Minquan North, Shangqiu, Dangshan South, Yongcheng North, Xiaoxian North, Xuzhou East, Suzhou East, Bengbu South, Nanjing South, Zhenjiang South, Danayng North, Changzhou North, Wuxi East, Suzhou North, Kunshan South.

Stop-bys of other types: Weinan North, Huashan North, Sanmenxia South, Luoyang Longmen, Zhengzhou East, Xuzhou, Nanjing and Suzhou
 

Running Route

 Xi'an - Zhengzhou: This section shares the railway track with Xi'an-Luoyang-Zhengzhou High Speed Rail Line, which has been put into service since 6th February in 2010 and it shortens the journey time between the two cities to 2 - 3 hours.

 Zhengzhou - Xuzhou: The Zhengzhou-Xuzhou High Speed Railway has been put into service since Sep 10th, 2016. The duration is 1.5 to 2.5 hours only.

 Xuzhou - Shanghai: This section is a part of Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway which has been put into use since June 30, 2011. The journey between the two cities takes 2.5 - 6 hours or so.
 

Normal Trains

They are mostly running overnight between Xi'an Railway Station and Shanghai Railway Station and only one pair of trains depart from / to Shanghai South Railway Station. Traveling overnight will save you one-night hotel expenditure and day time and it will be a preferrable choice for budget travelers because they cost less than bullet types.
 

Xi'an to Shanghai Train Schedule

(Last Update on Aug 30, 2023)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
Z9416:45 - 07:52+15h7m
T11819:55 - 13:26+17h31m
Z16620:54 - 11:55+15h1m
Z25421:14 - 12:22+15h8m
Z4221:28 - 12:07+14h39m
Around 10 departures in total: departure time from 09:29 to 20:02; duration from 14H39M to 23H49M.
 

Shanghai to Xi'an Train Timetable

(Last Update on Aug 30, 2023)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
K36009:29 - 06:19+20h50m
Z25214:13 - 05:26+15h13m
T11615:38 - 08:30+16h52m
Z9218:19 - 09:01+14h42m
Z16418:33 - 09:20+14h47m
Around 10 departures in total: departure time from 08:57 to 21:00; duration from 14H42M to 20H50M.

Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day.
2. The above timetable is for reference only. The schedule searching by the search box on the page top shall prevail.
 

Xi'an - Shanghai Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Aug 30, 2023)
Deluxe Soft SleeperSoft SleeperHard SleeperHard Seat
CNY 1,083
USD 150
CNY 529.5
USD 74
CNY 351.5
USD 49
CNY 180.5
USD 25

 See more about Xi'an-Shanghai Overnight Sleeper TrainsShanghai - Xi'an Bullet Trains
 

Major Cities along the Way

 Luoyang
Located in the west Henan Province, Luoyang was once the capital city of 13 ancient dynasties. Nowadays, Luoyang is well-known for Longmen Grottoes, Song Mountain, White Horse Temple etc. Besides, you can go to Shaolin Temple easily by coaches from this city. Transportation around the city is pretty convenient. The trains, flights and long-distance buses connect this city with other major cities in China.
 
 Nanjing
As the capital city of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing is one of the hot tourist destinations in China. The city was once the capital city of six dynasties in ancient times, so it has many historical sites, museum and memorials such as Confucius Temple, and Nanjing Museum. Nowadays, because of the rapid development, it is a major city in China and an important junction point of China's north-south and east-west railway trunks. You can take both ordinary and high speed trains from Nanjing Railway Station or Nanjing South Station to major China cities.
 
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