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

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Ili is to train which costs ¥550 - ¥1300 and takes 45h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Ili is to train and fly which takes 8h 30m and costs ¥3300 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct train between Shanghai and Ili?

No, there is no direct train from Shanghai station to Ili. However, there are services departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Yining via Beijing South, Beijing West Station and Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 48m.

How far is it from Shanghai to Ili?

The distance between Shanghai and Ili is 3774 km. The road distance is 4445.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Shanghai to Ili without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 26h 48m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1800.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Shanghai to Ili, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Ili train from?

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

Train or fly from Shanghai to Ili?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Ili is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs ¥1600 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can train via Beijing, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1800 and takes 26h 48m.

Where does the Shanghai to Ili train arrive?

Shanghai to Ili train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing South station.

Can I drive from Shanghai to Ili?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Ili is 4446 km. It takes approximately 44h 40m to drive from Shanghai to Ili.

Where can I stay near Ili?

There are 14+ hotels available in Ili.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Shanghai to Ili by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Yining Airport
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane SHA - YIN
8h 48m
¥1,623–3,527
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Ürümqitrain Shanghai
2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain Urumqi
45h 37m
¥551–1,230
Train via Beijing
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Beijing Southtrain
2. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqitrain
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
26h 48m
¥1,081–1,710
Bus, train via Yinchuan
1. Take the bus from Shanghai to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus
2. Take the train from Yinchuan to Ürümqitrain
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
2d 13h
¥990–1,342
Drive 4,445.6 km
1. Drive from Shanghai to Ilicar 4,445.6 km
44h 40m
¥3,749–5,415
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Yining Airport
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane PVG - YIN
9h 45m
¥1,273–2,877
Train to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly to Yining Airport
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Nanjing South Stationtrain
2. Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane NKG - YIN
8h 30m
¥3,332–6,751
Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly to Yining Airport
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane HGH - YIN
11h 33m
¥1,495–3,566
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Bole, taxi
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Bole (BPL)plane SHA - BPL
2. Take the taxi from Bole (BPL) to Ilitaxi
11h 48m
¥3,124–5,894
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shanghai General to Beijingbus
2. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqitrain
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
41h 9m
¥773–1,456

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

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9h 4mAverage Duration

¥1,639Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,774.3 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Yining Airport (YIN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shanghai station to Ili via Beijing South, Beijing South, Dongguantou, Beijing West Station, Ürümqi, and Yining in around 26h 48m.

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