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Shanghai to Urumqi
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€94|5h 15m
€51|39h 6m
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Tianjin Airlines7h
Shanghai Pudong International AirportUrumqi Tianshan International Airport
€94One way
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1 stop
Hainan Airlines5h 5m
Shanghai Hongqiao International AirportUrumqi Tianshan International Airport
€128One way
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Direct
- Prices shown from Shanghai to Urumqi are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
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The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Urumqi costs only €51 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 5h 43m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights Fastest
Average price €123
Average duration5h 43m
Departure Time06:35 - 20:15
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Trains Cheapest
Average price €51
Average duration39h 19m
Departure Time16:48 - 08:52
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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 Shanghai to Urumqi?
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Shanghai to Urumqi?
For a one-way flight from Shanghai to Urumqi, fares are lowest in November (€111) and highest in June (€262).
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What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Urumqi?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Urumqi is Monday, with an average price of €51.
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From Shanghai to Urumqi: Travel Information
Companies operating from Shanghai to Urumqi
Find stations and airports near Shanghai and Urumqi
Popular airports near Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH) Nearby
Popular airports near Urumqi
Urumqi Tianshan International Airport (URC)
Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF) Nearby
Popular train stations near Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghaixi(Shanghai West)
Shanghainan(Shanghai South)
Shanghai Hongqiao
Jiading
Popular train stations near Urumqi
Wulumuqinan(Urumqi South)
Wulumuqi(Urumqi)
Wuxi
Toutunhe District
Midong District
FAQ – How to Get from Shanghai to Urumqi
What’s the distance between Shanghai and Urumqi?
It’s about 3,281km (2,039 mi) from Shanghai to Urumqi.How do I get from Shanghai to Urumqi?
You can travel from Shanghai to Urumqi in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains.What’s the fastest way to get from Shanghai to Urumqi?
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Urumqi is by Flights, with an average journey time of 5 hours 43 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 39h 19m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Shanghai to Urumqi?
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Urumqi is by Trains, with an average price of €51. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around €123 on avergae.What are the main departure and arrival points between Shanghai and Urumqi?
When traveling from Shanghai to Urumqi, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrives at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport , Trains typically departs from Shanghai and arrives at Wulumuqinan(Urumqi South) .When should you book tickets from Shanghai to Urumqi to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Shanghai to Urumqi are usually cheapest (November), with an average price of €111 Flights from Shanghai to Urumqi are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €51 .Are Shanghai and Urumqi in the same time zone?
The time difference between Shanghai and Urumqi is 0m.