Shanghai to Xi'an Train

上海 → 西安

Shanghai to Xi'an takes between 5 hours 39 minutes and 22 hours 58 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 36 direct services, with the first train at 06:09 and the last at 18:33. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Shanghai and Xi'an. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
36 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G197006:09Shanghaihongqiao13:20Xi'an North7h11m
G180206:13Shanghaihongqiao13:51Xi'an North7h38m
G317606:19Shanghaihongqiao14:45Xi'an North8h26m
G46406:48Shanghaihongqiao13:40Xi'an North6h52m
G197407:16Shanghaihongqiao14:22Xi'an North7h06m
G328807:46Shanghaihongqiao15:52Xi'an North8h06m
G329208:24Shanghaihongqiao16:32Xi'an North8h08m
G9408:55Shanghaihongqiao14:34Xi'an North5h39m
K218608:57Shanghai04:47Xi'an19h50m
G219409:19Shanghaihongqiao16:28Xi'an North7h09m
K36009:29Shanghai06:05Xi'an20h36m
G316409:38Shanghaihongqiao17:47Xi'an North8h09m
G197809:56Shanghaihongqiao18:40Xi'an North8h44m
G317110:15Shanghaihongqiao18:01Xi'an North7h46m
G328410:37Shanghaihongqiao19:38Xi'an North9h01m
G325610:42Shanghai South20:08Xi'an North9h26m
G192411:28Shanghaihongqiao19:00Xi'an North7h32m
G315211:32Shanghaihongqiao20:29Xi'an North8h57m
K491611:58Shanghai10:56Xi'an22h58m
D11212:03Shanghaisongjiang03:30Xi'an15h27m
G192812:36Shanghaihongqiao20:00Xi'an North7h24m
G316012:51Shanghaihongqiao21:46Xi'an North8h55m
D28813:27Shanghai04:53Xi'an15h26m
G193213:38Shanghaihongqiao20:41Xi'an North7h03m
G329613:58Shanghaihongqiao21:53Xi'an North7h55m
D12214:13Shanghai05:24Xi'an15h11m
Z37615:38Shanghai07:35Xi'an15h57m
K55715:52Shanghai12:26Xi'an20h34m
G191616:09Shanghaihongqiao23:00Xi'an North6h51m
Z4016:48Shanghai08:16Xi'an15h28m
D21616:54Shanghai07:49Xi'an14h55m
G194017:07Shanghaihongqiao23:33Xi'an North6h26m
Z30417:46Shanghai08:42Xi'an14h56m
D12618:09Shanghaisongjiang09:01Xi'an14h52m
D9218:19Shanghai09:07Xi'an14h48m
Z16418:33Shanghai09:19Xi'an14h46m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Xi'an

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai上海
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
  • 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
  • Shanghai West上海西
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

Railway Stations in Xi'an

  • Xi'an西安
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 4
  • Xi'an North西安北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 4Metro Line 14
  • Xi'an East西安东
    Other railway station in Xi'an
    Metro Line 5
  • Xi'an West西安西
    Other railway station in Xi'an

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Xi'an (西安)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services36
Fastest journey5 hours 39 minutes on G94 (08:55 to 14:34)
First train06:09 G1970 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train18:33 Z164 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetableXi'an North, Xi'an
Train types in snapshotG, K, D, Z
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Xi'an train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h39m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 36 direct services between Shanghai and Xi'an.

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.