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From Xining to Shanghai

Compare prices to get from Xining to Shanghai

Search for tickets from Xining to Shanghai in the next 7 days. Flights start at US$96. Trains start at US$40.
Flights
US$96|3h
Trains
US$40|12h 56m
US$141
US$108
US$111
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US$118
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China Eastern Airlines
Cheapest|Fastest
3h
Xining Caojiapu International AirportShanghai Pudong International Airport
US$108One way
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Juneyao Airlines
Fastest
3h
Xining Caojiapu International AirportShanghai Pudong International Airport
US$300One way
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  • Prices shown from Xining to Shanghai are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.

Compare transport options from Xining to Shanghai

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Shanghai costs only US$40 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 3h 21m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Flight
Flights Fastest
Average price US$133
Average duration 3h 21m
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Train
Trains Cheapest
Average price US$40
Average duration 25h 46m
Departure time 08:50 - 05:33
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time

When is the cheapest time to travel from Xining to Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Xining to Shanghai?

Average price of one-way tickets from Xining to Shanghai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Xining to Shanghai, fares are lowest in March (US$106) and highest in July (US$218).

US$218
US$162
US$106
US$50
    Cheapest
  • US$129
    Nov
  • US$115
    Dec
  • US$129
    Jan
  • US$200
    Feb
  • US$106
    Mar
  • US$199
    Apr
  • US$185
    May
  • US$179
    Jun
  • US$218
    Jul
  • US$214
    Aug
  • US$201
    Sep
  • US$186
    Oct

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Xining to Shanghai?

Average train fares from Xining to Shanghai for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Xining to Shanghai is Monday, with an average price of US$40.

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From Xining to Shanghai: Travel Information

Companies operating from Xining to Shanghai

Find stations and airports near Xining and Shanghai

Popular airports near Xining

Xining Caojiapu International Airport (XNN) Xining China
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) Nearby Lanzhou China

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) Shanghai China
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH) Nearby Jiaxing China

Popular train stations near Xining

Xining Xining China
Haidongxi(Haidong West) Xining China
Ping'anyi(Pinganyi) Xining China
Datongxi(Datong West) Xining China
Huangyuan Xining China

Popular train stations near Shanghai

Shanghai Shanghai China
Pudong Shanghai China
Shanghaixi(Shanghai West) Shanghai China
Shanghainan(Shanghai South) Shanghai China
Shanghai Hongqiao Shanghai China

FAQ – How to Get from Xining to Shanghai

  • How far is it from Xining to Shanghai?

    It’s about 1,881km (1,169 mi) from Xining to Shanghai.
  • There are 2 different ways to get from Xining to Shanghai, including Flights, Trains.
  • The fastest way to get from Xining to Shanghai is by Flights, with an average journey time of 3 hours 21 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 25h 46m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Xining to Shanghai is by Trains, with an average price of US$40. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around US$133 on avergae.
  • For trips between Xining and Shanghai, visitors typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Xining Caojiapu International Airport and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport; Trains depart from Xining and arrive at Shanghai.
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Xining to Shanghai are typically cheapest March, with an average fare of US$106. Flights from Xining to Shanghai are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of US$40
  • The time difference between Xining and Shanghai is 0m.