Shanghai to Xi'an Train

上海 → 西安

Shanghai to Xi'an takes between 5 hours 39 minutes and 20 hours 36 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 78 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.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
78 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 78 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G197006:09Shanghaihongqiao13:20Xi'an North7h11m
G197106:09Shanghaihongqiao13:20Xi'an North7h11m
G180206:13Shanghaihongqiao13:51Xi'an North7h38m
G180306:13Shanghaihongqiao13:51Xi'an North7h38m
G317606:19Shanghaihongqiao14:45Xi'an North8h26m
G317706:19Shanghaihongqiao14:45Xi'an North8h26m
G46406:48Shanghaihongqiao13:40Xi'an North6h52m
G46506:48Shanghaihongqiao13:40Xi'an North6h52m
G197407:16Shanghaihongqiao14:22Xi'an North7h06m
G197407:16Shanghaihongqiao14:44Xi'an West7h28m
G197507:16Shanghaihongqiao14:22Xi'an North7h06m
G197507:16Shanghaihongqiao14:44Xi'an West7h28m
G197407:16Shanghaihongqiao14:56Huyi7h40m
G197507:16Shanghaihongqiao14:56Huyi7h40m
G328807:46Shanghaihongqiao15:52Xi'an North8h06m
G328907:46Shanghaihongqiao15:52Xi'an North8h06m
G328807:46Shanghaihongqiao16:23Huyi8h37m
G328907:46Shanghaihongqiao16:23Huyi8h37m
G329208:24Shanghaihongqiao16:32Xi'an North8h08m
G329208:24Shanghaihongqiao16:50Xi'an West8h26m
G329308:24Shanghaihongqiao16:32Xi'an North8h08m
G329308:24Shanghaihongqiao16:50Xi'an West8h26m
G9408:55Shanghaihongqiao14:34Xi'an North5h39m
G9508:55Shanghaihongqiao14:34Xi'an North5h39m
K218608:57Shanghai04:47Xi'an19h50m
K218708:57Shanghai04:47Xi'an19h50m
G219409:19Shanghaihongqiao16:28Xi'an North7h09m
G219509:19Shanghaihongqiao16:28Xi'an North7h09m
K36009:29Shanghai06:05Xi'an20h36m
K36109:29Shanghai06:05Xi'an20h36m
G316409:38Shanghaihongqiao17:47Xi'an North8h09m
G316509:38Shanghaihongqiao17:47Xi'an North8h09m
G197809:56Shanghaihongqiao18:40Xi'an North8h44m
G197909:56Shanghaihongqiao18:40Xi'an North8h44m
G317110:15Shanghaihongqiao18:01Xi'an North7h46m
G317410:15Shanghaihongqiao18:01Xi'an North7h46m
G328410:37Shanghaihongqiao19:38Xi'an North9h01m
G328510:37Shanghaihongqiao19:38Xi'an North9h01m
G325610:42Shanghai South20:08Xi'an North9h26m
G325710:42Shanghai South20:08Xi'an North9h26m
G192411:28Shanghaihongqiao19:00Xi'an North7h32m
G192511:28Shanghaihongqiao19:00Xi'an North7h32m
G315211:32Shanghaihongqiao20:29Xi'an North8h57m
G315311:32Shanghaihongqiao20:29Xi'an North8h57m
D11212:03Shanghaisongjiang03:30Xi'an15h27m
D11312:03Shanghaisongjiang03:30Xi'an15h27m
G192812:36Shanghaihongqiao20:00Xi'an North7h24m
G192912:36Shanghaihongqiao20:00Xi'an North7h24m
G316012:51Shanghaihongqiao21:46Xi'an North8h55m
G316112:51Shanghaihongqiao21:46Xi'an North8h55m
D28813:22Shanghai04:53Xi'an15h31m
D28913:22Shanghai04:53Xi'an15h31m
G193213:38Shanghaihongqiao20:41Xi'an North7h03m
G193313:38Shanghaihongqiao20:41Xi'an North7h03m
G329613:58Shanghaihongqiao21:53Xi'an North7h55m
G329713:58Shanghaihongqiao21:53Xi'an North7h55m
D12214:13Shanghai05:24Xi'an15h11m
D12314:13Shanghai05:24Xi'an15h11m
Z37615:38Shanghai07:35Xi'an15h57m
Z37715:38Shanghai07:35Xi'an15h57m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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 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 Xi'an

  • Xi'an North西安北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 4Metro Line 14
  • Xi'an West西安西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Huyi鄠邑
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Xi'an西安
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 4

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 services78
Fastest journey5 hours 39 minutes on G94 (08:55 to 14:34)
First train06:09 G1971 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train18:33 Z165 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetableXi'an North, Xi'an West, Huyi, Xi'an
Train types in snapshotG, K, D, Z
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥2048, First class from ¥1039, Second class from ¥233, Luxury soft sleeper from ¥902.50, First-class sleeper from ¥531, Soft sleeper from ¥488.50, Second-class sleeper from ¥369, Hard sleeper from ¥310.50, Hard seat from ¥180.50, No seat from ¥180.50. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 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 78 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.