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There are 7 ways to get from Shanghai to Urumqi 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 56m
    ¥669–2,119

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Ürümqitrain train Shanghai
    40h 19m
    ¥349–1,026

  3. Train via Yinchuan

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Yinchuantrain train Shanghaihongqiao / ...
    2. Take the train from Yinchuan to Ürümqitrain train Shenyang
    37h 51m
    ¥1,085–1,529

  4. Drive  3,837.4 km

    1. Drive from Shanghai to Urumqicar car 3,837.4 km
    38h 48m
    ¥3,296–4,761

  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 38m
    ¥1,269–2,769

  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
    10h 21m
    ¥2,691–3,358

  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
    9h 8m
    ¥1,828–3,743

Shanghai to Urumqi by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration40h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket¥349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,307.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Urumqi via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Yinchuan, Ürümqi, and Ürümqi South in around 37h 51m.

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