Which stations serve Shanghai and Dingxi?

Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang serve Shanghai; Dingxibei, Longxi, Dingxi serve Dingxi.

Shanghai to Dingxi Train

上海 → 定西

Shanghai to Dingxi takes between 3 hours 9 minutes and 22 hours 50 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 12 direct services, with the first train at 06:19 and the last at 16:54. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

12 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3176	06:19Shanghaihongqiao	17:19Dingxibei	11h
K2186	08:57Shanghai	12:06Longxi	3h09m
G3164	09:38Shanghaihongqiao	20:34Dingxibei	10h56m
G1978	09:56Shanghaihongqiao	21:17Dingxibei	11h21m
G3256	10:42Shanghai South	22:39Dingxibei	11h57m
K4916	11:58Shanghai	17:45Dingxi	5h47m
K4916	11:58Shanghai	16:46Longxi	4h48m
D112	12:03Shanghaisongjiang	08:11Longxi	20h08m
D288	13:27Shanghai	09:52Longxi	20h25m
Z376	15:38Shanghai	14:28Dingxi	22h50m
Z40	16:48Shanghai	13:15Longxi	20h27m
D216	16:54Shanghai	13:01Longxi	20h07m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Dingxi

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Dingxi. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
Shanghai上海
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
Shanghai South上海南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9

Railway Stations in Dingxi

Dingxi North定西北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Longxi陇西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Dingxi定西
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Dingxi (定西)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	12
Fastest journey	3 hours 9 minutes on K2186 (08:57 to 12:06)
First train	06:19 G3176 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	16:54 D216 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Dingxi North, Longxi, Dingxi
Train types in snapshot	G, K, D, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Dingxi train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h09m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 12 direct services between Shanghai and Dingxi.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.