The train between Shanghai and Urumqi takes 46h 14m. There is at least one train per day from Shanghai to Urumqi. 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 Urumqi. The earliest departure is at 5:46 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Shanghai is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Urumqi at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Beijing South and take an average of 46h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Urumqi. However, there are services departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Urumqi station via Beijing South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 14m.
Shanghai to Urumqi train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
Shanghai to Urumqi train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Ürümqi station.
The distance between Shanghai and Urumqi is 3,268.1 km. The road distance is 4,348 km.
You can take a train from Shanghai station to Urumqi via Beijing South, Beijing South, Dongguantou, Beijing West Station, Ürümqi, and Ürümqi South in around 21h 31m.
