- Distance: 2,980.6 km
- Duration: 31h 26m
The train between Shanghai and Golmud takes 31h 26m. There is at least one train per day from Shanghai to Golmud. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Shanghai and Golmud. The earliest departure is at 6:33 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Shanghai is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Golmud at 1:59 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 31h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Golmud station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 31h 26m.
Shanghai to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
Shanghai to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Golmud station.
The distance between Shanghai and Golmud is 2,510.7 km. The road distance is 2,981 km.
China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Shanghai station to Golmud once daily. Tickets cost ¥260–700 and the journey takes 31h 26m.
