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There are 7 ways to get from Shanghai to Ürümqi by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane plane SHA - URC
    7h 8m
    ¥969–2,319

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Ürümqitrain train Shanghai
    40h 6m
    ¥349–1,026

  3. Train via Beijing

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Beijing Southtrain train Shanghai
    2. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqitrain train Beijing West
    21h 11m
    ¥879–1,506

  4. Drive 3,839.5 km

    1. Drive from Shanghai to Ürümqicar car 3,839.5 km
    38h 51m
    ¥3,252–4,697

  5. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane plane PVG - URC
    8h 15m
    ¥1,669–2,469

  6. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane plane HGH - URC
    9h 33m
    ¥1,891–2,958

  7. Train to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Nanjing South Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane plane NKG - URC
    8h 30m
    ¥2,128–3,343

Shanghai to Ürümqi by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration40h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket¥349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,304.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shanghai station to Ürümqi South via Beijing South, Beijing South, Dongguantou, Beijing West Station, and Ürümqi in around 21h 11m.

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