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Xining to Shanghai
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€94|2h 50m
€36|12h 56m
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China Eastern Airlines3h
Xining Caojiapu International AirportShanghai Pudong International Airport
€98One way
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Direct
Shanghai Airlines2h 45m
Xining Caojiapu International AirportShanghai Pudong International Airport
€107One way
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Direct
- Prices shown from Xining to Shanghai 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 Xining to Shanghai costs only €36 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 3h 21m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
€120
Average duration
3h 21m
Departure time
07:10 - 20:30
Direct options
Trains
Cheapest
Average price
€36
Average duration
27h
Departure time
19:45 - 05:33
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 Xining to Shanghai?
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Xining to Shanghai?
For a one-way flight from Xining to Shanghai, fares are lowest in March (€96) and highest in July (€197).
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€147
€96
€46
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Xining to Shanghai?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Xining to Shanghai is Monday, with an average price of €36.
€36
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From Xining to Shanghai: Travel Information
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Popular airports near Xining
Xining Caojiapu International Airport (XNN)
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
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Popular airports near Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH)
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Popular train stations near Xining
Xining
Haidongxi(Haidong West)
Ping'anyi(Pinganyi)
Datongxi(Datong West)
Huangyuan
Popular train stations near Shanghai
Shanghai
Pudong
Shanghaixi(Shanghai West)
Shanghainan(Shanghai South)
Shanghai Hongqiao
FAQ – How to Get from Xining to Shanghai
What’s the distance between Xining and Shanghai?
It’s about 1,881km (1,169 mi) from Xining to Shanghai.How do I get from Xining to Shanghai?
You can travel from Xining to Shanghai in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains.What’s the fastest way to get from Xining to Shanghai?
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 27h 0m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Xining to Shanghai?
The cheapest way to get from Xining to Shanghai is by Trains, with an average price of €36. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around €120 on avergae.What are the main departure and arrival points between Xining and Shanghai?
When traveling from Xining to Shanghai, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Xining Caojiapu International Airport and arrives at Shanghai Pudong International Airport , Trains typically departs from Xining and arrives at Shanghai .When should you book tickets from Xining to Shanghai 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 Xining to Shanghai are usually cheapest (March), with an average price of €96 Flights from Xining to Shanghai are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €36 .Are Xining and Shanghai in the same time zone?
The time difference between Xining and Shanghai is 0m.