Which stations serve Urumqi and Shanghai?

Urumqi, Urumqi South serve Urumqi; Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai.

Urumqi to Shanghai Train

乌鲁木齐 → 上海

Urumqi to Shanghai takes between 16 hours 40 minutes and 16 hours 45 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 2 direct services, with the first train at 19:35 and the last at 20:09. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Date

Direct Train Schedule

2 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z39	19:35Urumqi	12:15Shanghai	16h40m
Z303	20:09Urumqi	12:54Shanghai	16h45m

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

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Railway Stations in Urumqi and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Urumqi

Urumqi乌鲁木齐
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Urumqi South乌鲁木齐南
Other railway station in Urumqi

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
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
Shanghai South上海南
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 9
Shanghai West上海西
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

At a Glance

Route	Urumqi (乌鲁木齐) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	2
Fastest journey	16 hours 40 minutes on Z39 (19:35 to 12:15)
First train	19:35 Z39 from Urumqi
Last train	20:09 Z303 from Urumqi
Departure stations on timetable	Urumqi
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai
Train types in snapshot	Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Urumqi to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 16h40m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 2 direct services between Urumqi and Shanghai.

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.