The train between Xining and Shangri-La takes 2d 14h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Xining to Shangri-La. 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 Xining and Shangri-La. The service departs Xining at 6:16 PM in the evening, which arrives into Shangri-La at 09:07:00. All services require a transfer at Xi'an North Station and take an average of 2d 14h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Xining to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Xining station and arriving at Shangri-La station via Xi'an North station, Kunming station and Lijiang station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
Xining to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.
Xining to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Shangri-La station.
The distance between Xining and Shangri-La is 997.3 km. The road distance is 1531 km.
You can take a train from Xining to Shangri-La via Xi'an North Station, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 23h 46m.
