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Shanghai to Xining
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China Eastern Airlines11h 40m
Shanghai Pudong International AirportXining Caojiapu International Airport
€104One way
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1 stop
Xiamen Airlines3h 35m
Shanghai Pudong International AirportXining Caojiapu International Airport
€201One way
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Direct
- Prices shown from Shanghai to Xining 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 Xining costs only €36 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 4h by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
€115
Average duration
4h
Departure time
06:25 - 20:50
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Trains
Cheapest
Average price
€36
Average duration
24h 35m
Departure time
06:19 - 19:30
Direct options
· 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 Xining?
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Shanghai to Xining?
For a one-way flight from Shanghai to Xining, fares are lowest in December (€88) and highest in July (€197).
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What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Xining?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Xining is Monday, with an average price of €36.
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From Shanghai to Xining: Travel Information
Companies operating from Shanghai to Xining
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Popular airports near Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH)
Nearby
Popular airports near Xining
Xining Caojiapu International Airport (XNN)
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Shanghai
Shanghai
Pudong
Shanghaixi(Shanghai West)
Shanghainan(Shanghai South)
Shanghai Hongqiao
Popular train stations near Xining
Xining
Haidongxi(Haidong West)
Ping'anyi(Pinganyi)
Datongxi(Datong West)
Huangyuan
FAQ – How to Get from Shanghai to Xining
What’s the distance between Shanghai and Xining?
It’s about 1,881km (1,169 mi) from Shanghai to Xining.How do I get from Shanghai to Xining?
You can travel from Shanghai to Xining in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains.What’s the fastest way to get from Shanghai to Xining?
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Xining is by Flights, with an average journey time of 4 hours. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 24h 35m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Shanghai to Xining?
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Xining is by Trains, with an average price of €36. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around €115 on avergae.What are the main departure and arrival points between Shanghai and Xining?
When traveling from Shanghai to Xining, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrives at Xining Caojiapu International Airport , Trains typically departs from Shanghai and arrives at Xining .When should you book tickets from Shanghai to Xining 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 Xining are usually cheapest (December), with an average price of €88 Flights from Shanghai to Xining are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €36 .Are Shanghai and Xining in the same time zone?
The time difference between Shanghai and Xining is 0m.