The train between Shangri-La and Xining takes 2d 16h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Shangri-La to Xining. 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 4 times a week between Shangri-La and Xining. The service departs Shangri-La at 8:25 PM in the evening, which arrives into Xining at 12:30:00. All services require a transfer at Lijiang and take an average of 2d 16h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Xining. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La station and arriving at Xining station via Lijiang station, Kunming station and Xi'an North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
Shangri-La to Xining train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.
Shangri-La to Xining train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xining station.
The distance between Shangri-La and Xining is 997.3 km. The road distance is 1534 km.
You can take a train from Shangri-La to Xining via Lijiang, Kunming, and Xi'an North in around 23h 7m.
