Shanghai - Yinchuan Train

As of now, there are 2 pairs of high speed trains and a pair of normal trains running between Shanghai and Yinchuan with duration of 10.5 - 12 hours and 33 – 34 hours respectively. A second class seat on bullet trains costs CNY 926 - 936, while a hard sleeper of normal ones costs CNY 436 - 456.
  Duration: about 10.5 - 12 hours
 Distance: about 2,129 km (1,322 mi)
 Top speed: 350 km/h (217 mph)
 Operated at: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Yinchuan Railway Station
(Last Update on May 8, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1802	06:13 - 17:14	11h1m
G3174	10:15 - 21:45	11h30m

See more Shanghai Schedule
 (Last Update on May 8, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G3173	07:00 - 19:14	12h14m
G1817	07:40 - 18:10	10h30m

See more Yinchuan Schedule 

Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please use our tool on top of this page to search for the real-time schedule.
 (Last Update on May 8, 2026)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 3,083 - 3,161 USD 456 - 468	CNY 1,523 - 1,573 USD 225 - 233	CNY 955 - 969 USD 141 - 143

 

Shanghai - Yinchuan Normal Speed Train

(Last Update on May 8, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K360	09:29 - 19:23+	33h54m
K1806	14:17 - 20:22+	30h5m

 (Last Update on May 8, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K359	20:35 - 05:22++	32h47m

Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day; "++" indicates the third day.
2. The timetable above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule by the tool on top of this page. 

K360/K359 are operated between Shanghai Railway Station and Yinchuan Railway Station, running for 2,315 kilometers (1,438 miles) in total. 
 (Last Update on May 8, 2026)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 669 - 703 USD 99 - 104	CNY 436 - 456 USD 64 - 67	CNY 240 - 251 USD 36 - 37

  K360/K359: Suzhou in Jiangsu, Wuxi, Changzhou, Zhenjiang, Nanjing, Chuzhou North, Bengbu, Suzhou in Anhui, Xuzhou, Dangshan, Xiayixian, Shangqiu, Minquan, Lankao, Kaifeng, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xian, Xianyang, Yangling, Pingliang, Guyuan, Tongxin, Zhongwei, Zhongning, and Qingtongxia
 Passengers can make a bullet train transfer in Xian when traveling between Shanghai and Yinchuan. The total travel time will be about 9 hours and the total spending can be CNY 844 - 1,012.5 for taking second class seats.
 High speed trains may be the first choice for travelers shuttling between the two cities. The tickets should be bought in advance as they are always in great demands.

Normal train travel takes a long time of 33 - 34 hours. This will be a quite long journey. Tourists are advised to take soft sleeper or hard sleeper berth. 

As an alternative, tourists can make a flight travel between the two cities. The direct flights take around 2.5 - 3 hours for a single journey. In peak seasons, the flight tickets cost a little more than rail ticket, while in low season, flight ticket may be cheaper than rail ticket. Take note that flight delays may occur because of weather change or air traffic control.
  Xuzhou
Xuzhou, situated in the northwest of Jiangsu Province, has a long history of more than 2,000 years and has become one of the most important agricultural product bases in China. Going there, you can visit Xuzhou Museum of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses of Han Dynasty or Xuzhou Han City. Or you can appreciate the beautiful natural scenery such as Quanshan National Forest Park, Yunlong Mountain or Yunlong Lake.

 Kaifeng
Located at the plain area of eastern Henan Province, Kaifeng is one of the six ancient capitals of China. It has a long history of over 2,700 years and houses many historical sites and cultural relics. When going there, you should not miss Iron Pagoda, Dragon Pavilion, and Memorial Temple of Lord Bao. With a sound transportation system, Kaifeng city can be easily reached via railroad or highroad.

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