Rome2Rio

How to get fromXi'an to Shanghaiby train, car, plane, or subway

Find Transport to Shanghai

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Xi'an to Shanghai by train, car, plane, or subway

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

  1. Train via Xian North

    best
    1. Take the train from Xian North to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train Xi'an-Shanghai 1 / ...
    7h 11m
    ¥637–701

  2. Train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Xi'an to Shanghai stationtrain train Ürümqi / ...
    16h 23m
    ¥142–372

  3. Drive 1,363.7 km

    1. Drive from Xi'an to Shanghaicar car 1,363.7 km
    13h 49m
    ¥1,160–1,675

  4. Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane XIY - SHA
    4h 38m
    ¥582–1,451

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Xian North Station to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train Chengdu East
    9h 28m
    ¥637–701

  6. Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane XIY - PVG
    5h 19m
    ¥682–1,801

  7. Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane plane XIY - WUX
    2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    ¥1,454–1,932

  8. Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, line 1 subway, train, line 10 subway

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane plane XIY - HGH
    2. Take the subway from Xiaoshan International Airport to East stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    4. Take the subway from Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station to South Shaanxi Roadsubway subway
    6h 46m
    ¥1,304–2,090

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket¥550Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Xi'an to Shanghai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,456.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Shanghai, China?

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Xian North to Shanghai Hongqiao hourly. Tickets cost ¥630–690 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) hourly.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, and How to get from JFK to New York City - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers