Which stations serve Xining and Shanghai?

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

Xining to Shanghai Train

西宁 → 上海

Xining to Shanghai takes between 2 hours 12 minutes and 12 hours 56 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 08:50 and the last at 19:45. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z375	08:50Xining	13:26Shanghai	4h36m
Z166	09:27Xining	12:03Shanghai	2h36m
G3175	09:30Xining	22:26Shanghaihongqiao	12h56m
Z39	10:03Xining	12:15Shanghai	2h12m
Z303	10:31Xining	12:54Shanghai	2h23m
K2185	19:45Xining	05:33Shanghai	9h48m

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

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Xining and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Xining

Xining西宁
Used by direct trains in this timetable

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
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	Xining (西宁) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	2 hours 12 minutes on Z39 (10:03 to 12:15)
First train	08:50 Z375 from Xining
Last train	19:45 K2185 from Xining
Departure stations on timetable	Xining
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao
Train types in snapshot	Z, G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xining to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h12m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Xining 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.