Shanghai to Xian
All standard transport options connecting Shanghai and Xian are listed here, including flight, combined or train.
Travel options for Shanghai to Xian
Traveling from Shanghai to Xian, a train for 251 CN¥ offers the best value, while a flight gets you there in 2h y 20 minutes.
Train from Shanghai to Xian
Board a train at multiple stations, including Shanghai South, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai and others for a journey from Shanghai to Xian, arriving at Xian North or Xian. With multiple departures throughout the day, the ride typically lasts around 5 hours 39 minutes. Tickets start from 251 CN¥, reserve your seat in advance and check available times.
Prices: 251 CN¥
Duration: 5h 39m – 23h 42m ⏱
Flight from Shanghai to Xian
Travel from Shanghai to Xian by flying out of SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Airport or PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport and completing the journey in approximately 2 hours 20 minutes, with arrival at XIY Xian Xianyang Airport. This option allows you to cover the distance efficiently, with flight prices usually starting from 389 CN¥. You can check available routes and ticket options on the flight booking page.
Prices: 389 CN¥
Duration: 2h 20m – 3h 5m ⏱
Combined from Shanghai to Xian
From Shanghai to Xian, combined transport lets you start your journey at PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport or SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and arrive at XIY Xian Xianyang Airport. The trip usually takes about 6 hours 5 minutes with fares starting at 1,945 CN¥. Explore available routes and reserve your seat book your journey.
Prices: 1,945 CN¥
Duration: 6h 5m – 20h 55m ⏱
Train Routes & Schedules from Shanghai to Xian
- Starting at Shanghai South, trains head toward Xian North, covering the distance in roughly 9h 26m. Departures run at 10:42, with tickets from 886 CN¥.
- Reach Xian North by boarding the train at Shanghai Hongqiao, traveling roughly 5h 39m to 9h 1m. Fares start at 777 to 1,329 CN¥, and rail services operate from 06:09 until 17:07.
- Board a train at Shanghai to reach Xian, with the journey typically lasting 14h 48m to 23h 42m. Departures occur from 02:05 until 18:19, and train ticket prices begin at 251 to 534 CN¥.
Cheapest Train Shanghai to Xian
251 CN¥, from Shanghai to Xian, departure at some times, duration 14h 56mFastest Train Shanghai to Xian
1329 CN¥, from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xian North, departure at 08:55, duration 5h 39mTrain Timetable: Shanghai → Xian
- 02:05 23:07 21h 2m 251 CN¥
- 03:00 02:25 23h 25m 251 CN¥
- 08:57 05:36 20h 39m 251 CN¥
- 09:29 06:06 20h 37m 251 CN¥
- 11:58 11:40 23h 42m 251 CN¥
- 13:55 04:53 14h 58m 251 CN¥
- 14:13 05:25 15h 12m 308 CN¥
- 15:38 08:30 16h 52m 417 CN¥
- 15:52 12:26 20h 34m 251 CN¥
- 16:48 08:17 15h 29m 251 CN¥
- 16:54 07:49 14h 55m 534 CN¥
- 17:46 08:42 14h 56m 251 CN¥
- 18:19 09:07 14h 48m 527 CN¥
Train Timetable: Shanghai Hongqiao → Xian North
- 06:09 13:20 7h 11m 801 CN¥
- 06:13 13:51 7h 38m 814 CN¥
- 06:19 14:45 8h 26m 842 CN¥
- 06:48 13:40 6h 52m 842 CN¥
- 07:16 14:22 7h 6m 814 CN¥
- 07:46 15:52 8h 6m 807 CN¥
- 08:24 16:32 8h 8m 777 CN¥
- 08:55 14:34 5h 39m 1329 CN¥
- 09:19 16:28 7h 9m 830 CN¥
- 09:38 17:47 8h 9m 875 CN¥
- 09:56 18:40 8h 44m 902 CN¥
- 10:15 18:01 7h 46m 812 CN¥
- 10:37 19:38 9h 1m 777 CN¥
- 11:28 19:00 7h 32m 875 CN¥
- 11:32 20:29 8h 57m 842 CN¥
- 12:36 20:00 7h 24m 801 CN¥
- 12:51 21:47 8h 56m 884 CN¥
- 13:38 20:41 7h 3m 801 CN¥
- 13:58 21:53 7h 55m 777 CN¥
- 16:04 23:46 7h 42m 801 CN¥
- 16:09 23:00 6h 51m 788 CN¥
- 17:07 23:33 6h 26m 788 CN¥
Train Timetable: Shanghai South → Xian North
- 10:42 20:08 9h 26m 886 CN¥
Flight Routes & Schedules from Shanghai to Xian
- Leave SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Airport for XIY Xian Xianyang Airport by flight, with the trip taking about 2h 20m to 2h 50m. Services operate from 06:30 until 23:00, and fares are priced from 389 to 2,361 CN¥.
- Catch a flight at PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport heading toward XIY Xian Xianyang Airport, with the flight typically lasting 2h 30m to 3h 5m. Departures operate from 08:05 until 22:00, and fares start at 473 to 2,361 CN¥.
Cheapest Flight Shanghai to Xian
389 CN¥, from SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to XIY Xian Xianyang Airport, departure at 22:25, duration 2h 45mFastest Flight Shanghai to Xian
527 CN¥, from SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to XIY Xian Xianyang Airport, departure at 17:20, duration 2h 20mFlight Timetable: PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport → XIY Xian Xianyang Airport
- 08:05 11:00 2h 55m 2361 CN¥
- 08:35 11:20 2h 45m 548 CN¥
- 12:10 14:40 2h 30m 653 CN¥
- 13:05 15:45 2h 40m 473 CN¥
- 14:30 17:25 2h 55m 2361 CN¥
- 16:00 18:45 2h 45m 653 CN¥
- 16:10 18:55 2h 45m 1247 CN¥
- 16:35 19:25 2h 50m 2361 CN¥
- 18:55 22:00 3h 5m 2076 CN¥
- 19:10 22:00 2h 50m 1130 CN¥
- 21:05 23:35 2h 30m 548 CN¥
- 22:00 00:35 2h 35m 2012 CN¥
Flight Timetable: SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Airport → XIY Xian Xianyang Airport
- 06:30 09:15 2h 45m 602 CN¥
- 06:55 09:40 2h 45m 430 CN¥
- 07:40 10:20 2h 40m 2361 CN¥
- 08:15 10:45 2h 30m 527 CN¥
- 09:15 11:45 2h 30m 554 CN¥
- 11:40 14:25 2h 45m 2361 CN¥
- 12:25 15:15 2h 50m 527 CN¥
- 13:20 15:50 2h 30m 527 CN¥
- 14:10 16:45 2h 35m 527 CN¥
- 14:25 17:15 2h 50m 430 CN¥
- 15:25 18:15 2h 50m 527 CN¥
- 17:20 19:40 2h 20m 527 CN¥
- 20:00 22:30 2h 30m 548 CN¥
- 20:05 22:45 2h 40m 430 CN¥
- 20:35 23:10 2h 35m 653 CN¥
- 21:00 23:45 2h 45m 2361 CN¥
- 22:25 01:10 2h 45m 389 CN¥
- 23:00 01:35 2h 35m 602 CN¥
Combined Routes & Schedules from Shanghai to Xian
- Start a journey across different vehicles from PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport and reach XIY Xian Xianyang Airport in approximately 6h 25m to 20h 55m. Services operate from 13:45 until 21:20 with fares beginning at 1,945 to 3,235 CN¥.
- Travel from SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to XIY Xian Xianyang Airport using a combination of transport options, with the journey lasting roughly 6h 5m to 9h 55m. Services operate from 07:10 until 10:15, and fares start at 3,235 to 5,582 CN¥.
Cheapest Combined Shanghai to Xian
1945 CN¥, from PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport to XIY Xian Xianyang Airport, departure at 21:20, duration 20h 55mFastest Combined Shanghai to Xian
5582 CN¥, from SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to XIY Xian Xianyang Airport, departure at 07:10, duration 6h 5mCombined Timetable: PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport → XIY Xian Xianyang Airport
- 13:45 20:10 6h 25m 3235 CN¥
- 21:20 18:15 20h 55m 1945 CN¥
Combined Timetable: SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Airport → XIY Xian Xianyang Airport
- 07:10 13:15 6h 5m 5582 CN¥
- 10:15 20:10 9h 55m 3235 CN¥
Frequently Asked Questions Shanghai to Xian
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shanghai to Xian.
How long does the Shanghai to Xian trip usually take?
The travel time on the Shanghai to Xian route depends on the transport type and the specific service. Flights take about 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes, while trains range from about 5 hours 39 minutes to 23 hours 42 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Shanghai to Xian?
The cheapest option on the Shanghai to Xian route is usually the train, with fares starting at 251 CNY. Flights start at 389 CNY, while combined services are much more expensive and are not the lowest-cost choice.
How much does it cost to go from Shanghai to Xian by the available transport options?
Prices on the Shanghai to Xian route vary widely by transport type. Trains cost about 251 CNY to 1,329 CNY, flights about 389 CNY to 2,361 CNY, and combined services about 1,945 CNY to 5,582 CNY.
Which option is the fastest for Shanghai to Xian?
Flights are the fastest option on the Shanghai to Xian route. The shortest flight takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, depending on whether you depart from Shanghai Hongqiao or Shanghai Pudong and on the specific flight schedule.
Where do Shanghai to Xian trains depart from and arrive?
Shanghai to Xian trains depart from Shanghai South, Shanghai Hongqiao, or Shanghai. They arrive at Xian North or Xian. The exact station pair depends on the train service, and the journey time varies a lot by route.
Which airports are used for flights from Shanghai to Xian?
Flights on the Shanghai to Xian route depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport or Shanghai Pudong Airport. They arrive at Xian Xianyang Airport. Flight times differ slightly by airport pair, with Hongqiao services generally a bit shorter.
How often do trains run from Shanghai to Xian?
The timetable for Shanghai to Xian trains shows 36 trips, but no fixed frequency is listed. The first train departs at 02:05 and the last one at 18:19, so departures are spread across the day.
What are the first and last flight departures on Shanghai to Xian?
For Shanghai to Xian flights, the first departure is at 06:30 and the last departure is at 23:00. This gives a broad daily window, although the exact number of flights and timings vary by day.
Are there different travel times for the Shanghai to Xian flight routes?
Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao to Xian Xianyang takes about 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes, while Shanghai Pudong to Xian Xianyang takes about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The airport pair affects the duration.
Do Shanghai to Xian trains have very different journey lengths?
Yes, the Shanghai to Xian train route has a wide spread of durations. The fastest listed train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Xian North takes about 5 hours 39 minutes, while the slowest Shanghai to Xian service takes about 23 hours 42 minutes.
Can I book Shanghai to Xian tickets online?
Yes, tickets for the Shanghai to Xian route can be checked and booked online through TicketRoutes.com. That is the most direct place to compare the listed train, flight, and combined options for this route.
Are combined services available from Shanghai to Xian, and how long do they take?
Combined services are listed for Shanghai to Xian, but they are limited and much slower than flights. They take about 6 hours 5 minutes to 20 hours 55 minutes, with departures from Shanghai Pudong or Shanghai Hongqiao to Xian Xianyang Airport.
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