Xian to Shanghai Train

3 km · 5h 50min · 35+ trains daily · from $33

3 km Distance
5h 50min Fastest Journey
37+ Daily Trains
$33 Price From (2nd Class)

About This Route

The Xian–Shanghai line is one of the busiest rail corridors connecting these two cities. With 35+ trains running daily, you'll rarely have trouble finding a seat — though booking a day or two ahead is still a good idea during holidays.

Which Train Should You Take?

Most travelers pick a G-train (high-speed, up to 350 km/h). They're comfortable, punctual, and the stations are modern. If you're on a budget, D-trains are slightly slower but cheaper. For overnight journeys, Z-trains have sleeper berths — you save a hotel night.

Seat Classes

High-speed trains offer second class (5 seats per row, perfectly fine for most journeys), first class (4 seats per row, more legroom), and business class (fully reclining, premium price). For this route, second class is what most people book — it's clean, quiet, and has power outlets. Prices start from $33.

Tips for This Route

  • Book 3–5 days ahead during Chinese holidays (Spring Festival, National Day, Dragon Boat).
  • Xian may have multiple stations — make sure you go to the right one. The ticket shows the exact station name.
  • Arrive 30 minutes before departure. Security + ticket check takes time.
  • Bring your passport — you'll need it to enter the station and board.
  • The fastest train takes about 5h 50min.

Xian to Shanghai High-Speed Trains

There are 37 daily trains between Xian and Shanghai. The fastest high-speed train (D218) departs at 00:53 and takes 14h 57min.

Sample high-speed train schedule from Xian to Shanghai
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D218 00:53 15:50 14h 57min
G1914 06:20 13:22 7h 2min
G3162 08:12 16:32 8h 20min
G3154 08:38 17:06 8h 28min
G92 08:51 14:43 5h 52min
G3298 09:18 17:38 8h 20min
G1918 09:29 16:43 7h 14min
G3172 10:28 19:14 8h 46min

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Regular Trains

Slower but cheaper options including K-trains and T-trains with sleeper berths available for overnight travel.

Sample regular train schedule from Xian to Shanghai
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K2188 08:36 05:33 20h 57min
K362 10:17 05:22 19h 5min
K558 17:07 14:12 21h 5min
T118 19:55 13:26 17h 31min
Z166 20:53 12:03 15h 10min
Z378 21:03 12:09 15h 6min

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Ticket Prices (USD)

Prices vary by train type and seat class. Second class on high-speed trains offers the best value for most travelers.

Standing
$25 – $109
Hard Seat
$25
First Class
$146 – $175
Hard Sleeper
$44
Second Class
$33 – $109
Soft Sleeper
$69
Business Class
$289 – $350
High-speed Sleeper
$92
Deluxe Soft Sleeper
$127
First Class Sleeper
$75 – $80
Premium First Class
$234
Second Class Sleeper
$52 – $53

Prices are approximate and may vary by date and availability. Last updated: 2026-05-14.

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