What is the cheapest way to get from Ili to Shanghai?

The cheapest way to get from Ili to Shanghai is to train which costs ¥500 - ¥1300 and takes 47h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ili to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Ili to Shanghai is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs ¥1000 - ¥2800.

Is there a direct train between Ili and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Ili to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Yining and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Ürümqi, Yinchuan and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 34m.

How far is it from Ili to Shanghai?

The distance between Ili and Shanghai is 3774 km. The road distance is 4439.8 km.

How do I travel from Ili to Shanghai without a car?

The best way to get from Ili to Shanghai without a car is to train via Yinchuan which takes 41h 34m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.

How long does it take to get from Ili to Shanghai?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Ili to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ili to Shanghai train from?

Ili to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Yining station.

Train or fly from Ili to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Ili to Shanghai is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs ¥1800 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train via Yinchuan, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 41h 34m.

Where does the Ili to Shanghai train arrive?

Ili to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Ürümqi station.

Can I drive from Ili to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Ili to Shanghai is 4440 km. It takes approximately 44h 57m to drive from Ili to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Ili to Shanghai - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane YIN - SHA
7h 42m
¥1,824–3,627
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain Yining
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Shanghai stationtrain Ürümqi
47h 16m
¥533–1,247
Train via Yinchuan
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yinchuantrain
3. Take the train from Yinchuan to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
41h 34m
¥1,288–1,732
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain
3. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Shanghaibus
2d 12h
¥1,101–1,465
Drive 4,439.8 km
1. Drive from Ili to Shanghaicar 4,439.8 km
44h 57m
¥3,750–5,416
Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane YIN - PVG
6h 13m
¥1,074–2,777
Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane YIN - WUX
2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
9h 23m
¥1,846–4,708
Fly to Nantong Xingdong Airport, bus
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG)plane YIN - NTG
2. Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhanbus
10h 59m
¥1,709–4,367
Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane YIN - HGH
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
10h 35m
¥1,496–3,866
Fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, train
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane YIN - NKG
2. Take the train from Nanjing South Station to Shanghai stationtrain
7h 9m
¥1,454–3,580

Yining Airport (YIN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

42Weekly Planes

9h 20mAverage Duration

¥1,397Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,774 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Ili, China and Shanghai, China?

China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ili to South Shaanxi Road via Yining, Ürümqi, Yinchuan, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station in around 41h 34m.

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