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

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Zhongwei is to train via Lanzhou which costs ¥220 - ¥650 and takes 28h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Zhongwei is to fly and train which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3700.

Is there a direct bus between Shanghai and Zhongwei?

No, there is no direct bus from Shanghai to Zhongwei. However, there are services departing from Shanghai and arriving at Zhongwei via Yinchuan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Shanghai and Zhongwei?

No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Zhongwei station. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Zhongwei South Station via Shanghai Hongqiao and Wuzhong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

How far is it from Shanghai to Zhongwei?

The distance between Shanghai and Zhongwei is 1773 km. The road distance is 1928.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Shanghai to Zhongwei without a car is to train which takes 13h 29m and costs ¥900 - ¥1100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Shanghai to Zhongwei, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Zhongwei bus from?

Shanghai to Zhongwei bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Shanghai station.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Zhongwei train from?

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

Train or bus from Shanghai to Zhongwei?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Zhongwei is to train which takes 13h 29m and costs ¥900 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥627 - ¥631 and takes 33h 34m.

Where does the Shanghai to Zhongwei bus arrive?

Shanghai to Zhongwei bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Yinchuan Nanmen Station.

Where does the Shanghai to Zhongwei train arrive?

Shanghai to Zhongwei train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Wuzhong station.

Can I drive from Shanghai to Zhongwei?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Zhongwei is 1929 km. It takes approximately 20h 3m to drive from Shanghai to Zhongwei.

Where can I stay near Zhongwei?

There are two+ hotels available in Zhongwei.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Shanghai to Zhongwei 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 Yinchuan Hedong Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Yinchuan Hedong Airport (INC)plane SHA - INC
2. Take the train from Yinchuan Hedong Airport to Zhongwei South Stationtrain
6h 36m
¥1,483–3,618
Train via Lanzhou
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Lanzhoutrain Shanghai
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Zhongweitrain 1718 / ...
28h 48m
¥229–628
Train
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Wuzhongtrain Shanghaihongqiao / ...
2. Take the train from Wuzhong to Zhongwei South Stationtrain Yinchuan
13h 29m
¥923–1,098
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shanghai to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Yinchuan Bus Station to Zhongweibus
33h 34m
¥627–631
Drive 1,928.5 km
1. Drive from Shanghai to Zhongweicar 1,928.5 km
20h 3m
¥1,623–2,344
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY)plane SHA - ZHY
2. Take the taxi from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) to Zhongweitaxi
8h
¥724–2,154
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Yinchuan Hedong Airport, train
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Yinchuan Hedong Airport (INC)plane PVG - INC
2. Take the train from Yinchuan Hedong Airport to Zhongwei South Stationtrain
6h 48m
¥633–2,668
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY)plane PVG - ZHY
2. Take the taxi from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) to Zhongweitaxi
8h 47m
¥824–2,104
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lanzhou, bus, train
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane SHA - LHW
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Zhongwei South Stationtrain
9h 12m
¥1,453–2,368
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lanzhou, bus, train
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane PVG - LHW
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Zhongwei South Stationtrain
9h 44m
¥703–2,018

Shanghai to Zhongwei by train

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28h 48mAverage Duration

¥229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,773.1 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Zhongwei via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Wuzhong, and Zhongwei South Station in around 13h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shanghai to Zhongwei via Yinchuan Nanmen Station and Yinchuan Bus Station in around 33h 34m.

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