Shanghai to Xi’an Trains

There are 22 pairs of trains between Shanghai and Xi’an, including 9 pairs of G category high-speed trains, a pair of D category overnight trains, 5 pairs of Z category trains, 2 pairs of T category overnight trains and 5 pairs of K category trains.

• Distance:1,387 kilometers (862 miles)
• Shorest duration: 5 hours and 56 minutes
• Number of trains: 10 pairs of high-speed trains and 12 pairs of normal-speed trains

Train Schedules

Shanghai to Xi’an Train Schedules

(Updated on September 6th, 2018)

Train Number	Departure Time	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Day time bullet train: G1912, G1916, G360, G1920, G1924, G1928, G1932, G1936, G1940	06:17 – 17:05	Shanghai Hongqiao Station	Xi’an North Station	5h58m – 7h30m
Overnight bullet train: D306	22:55	Shanghai Railway Station (central)	Xi’an North Station	11h11m
Ordinary overnight train: Z254, Z218, Z94, Z42, Z166, T206, T118, K292, K378, K362, K2188, K558	00:49 – 23:27	Xi’an Railway Station (central)	Shanghai Railway Station (central)	14h45m – 16h05m

Xi’an to Shanghai Train Schedules

(Update on September 6th, 2018)

Train Number	Departure Time	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Day time bullet train: G1914, G1918, G362, G1922, G1926, G1934, G1938, G1930, G1944	06:23 – 15:49	Xi’an North Station	Shanghai Hongqiao Station	5h58m – 7h30m
Overnight bullet train: D308	19:44	Xi’an North Station	Shanghai Railway Station (central)	10h42m
Ordinary overnight train: Z252, Z216, Z92, Z40, Z164, T204, T116, K290, K376, K360, K2186, K560	08:50 – 20:10	Shanghai Railway Station (central)	Xi’an Railway Station (central)	14h45m – 16h05m

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How to Choose Train Type and Seat

G train – It is the fastest train between Shanghai and Xi’an. It takes around only 7 hours covering 1470 km (915 miles). G trains operate during day time. The terminal stations Shanghai Hongqiao and Xi’an North are far from downtown. Business class, first class and second class are available on a G train between Shanghai and Xi’an.

D train – There is only one overnight bullet train running between Shanghai and Xi’an. It is the second fastest train between Shanghai and Xi’an. Facilities on this train are modern and relatively new. Soft sleeper and second class are available on this train. Tickets fare is more expensive than it on ordinary trains.

Z train – Running between Shanghai Railway Station (central) and Xi’an Railway Station (central), Z train is the fastest train among ordinary trains. Soft sleeper, hard sleeper and hard seat are available on all the trains between Shanghai and Xi’an. There is deluxe soft sleeper on one of the Z trains – Z92/Z94.

T train – There are two T trains running between Shanghai Railway Station (central) and Xi’an Railway Station (central). Type of seat includes soft sleeper, hard sleeper and hard seat.

K train – K train is the slowest train among ordinary trains. It is not recommended if there are other options. Type of seat includes soft sleeper, hard sleeper and hard seat.

Read more about how to choose train types and seats.

Read more about Overnight trains in China.

How to Choose Train Station

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

All the G-category high-speed trains between Shanghai and Xi’an depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. This airport-like train station is very large and and it is one of the busiest stations in China.

Transportation to Shanghai Hongqiao Station

• By bus: airport shuttle bus, Hongqiao Line 6, Hongqiao Line 7, Hongqiao Line 10
• By subway:

  Subway Station	Subway Line	Duration	Cost
  Shanghai Railway Station	Line 1 & Line 2	1 hour	USD1 (RMB6)
  Shanghai South Station	Line 3 & Line 10	1 hour	USD1 (RMB6)
  Renmin Square	Line 2	50 minutes	USD1 (RMB6)

• By taxi:

  Taxi Stand			Duration			Cost
  Shanghai Railway Station			1 hour			USD12 (RMB80)
  Shanghai South Station			40 minutes			USD11 (RMB70)
  Renmin Square			40 minutes			USD12 (RMB80)

Shanghai Railway Station

Ordinary trains and the overnight bullet train depart from Shanghai Railway Station, which is centrally located, it is also large and busy.

Transportation to Shanghai Railway Station

• By bus: 329, 573, 741, 822, 844, 955, airport line 5
• By subway:

  Subway Station	Subway Line	Duration	Cost
  Shanghai Hongqiao Station	Line 1 & Line 2	1 hour	USD1 (RMB6)
  Shanghai South Station	Line 3	30 minutes	USD0.7 (RMB4)
  Renmin Square	Line 1	20 minutes	USD0.7 (RMB4)

• By taxi:

  Taxi Stand		Duration			Cost
  Shanghai South Station		30 minutes			USD10 (RMB68)
  Shanghai Hongqiao Station		1 hour			USD12 (RMB80)
  Renmin Square		20 minutes			USD0.7 (RMB4)

Xi’an Railway Station

Xi’an Railway Station is centrally located for all the ordinary trains between Xi’an and Shanghai. And it is the main train station for most of the ordinary trains in Xi’an.

Transportation to Xi’an Railway Station

• By bus: 1, 2, airport shuttle bus line 2, 9, 13, 14, 25, 30, 40, 41, 42, 103, 105, 201, 231
• By subway: Currently, there is no direct subway line to Xi’an Railway Station. The nearest subway station to Xi’an Railway Station is “Wulukou” Station, which can be reached by subway line 1.
• By taxi:

  Taxi Stand		Duration			Cost
  Xi’an North Station		1 hour			USD6 (RMB40)
  Bell Tower		15 minutes			USD2 (RMB15)
  Xi’an South Station		2 hours			USD15 (RMB100)

Xi’an North Railway Station

The newly built Xi’an North Railway Station is far away from downtown, serving for most of the high-speed trains in Xi’an.

Transportation to Xi’an North Railway Station

• By bus: 215, 229, 260, 263, 264, 265, 266
• By subway:

  Subway Station	Subway Line	Duration	Cost
  Wulukou (near Xi’an Railway Station)	Line 1 & Line 2	1 hour	USD1 (RMB6)
  Bell Tower	Line 2	1 hour	USD1 (RMB6)

• By taxi:

  Taxi Stand		Duration			Cost
  Xi’an Railway Station		1 hour			USD6 (RMB40)
  Bell Tower		1 hour			USD6 (RMB40)
  Xi’an South Station		2 hours			USD15 (RMB100)

Xi’an South Railway Station

The newly-built Xi’an South Railway Station is located in Chang’an District and far away from downtown. Currently, there is no subway to Xi’an South Railway Station. The most convenient way is take a taxi.

• By bus: 4-23, 920, 918
• By taxi:

  Taxi Stand	Duration	Cost
  Xi’an Railway Station	2 hours	USD15 (RMB100)
  Xi'an North Station	2 hours	USD15 (RMB100)
  Bell Tower	1 hour	USD6 (RMB40)

Useful Tips

• Overnight train between Shanghai and Xi’an are very popular. It is advised that you book the tickets as early as possible, especially during holidays.
• Shanghai Railway Station and Xi’an Railway Station are located in downtown, while Shanghai Hongqiao Station and Xi’an North Station are far from city center. Please pay attention when choosing trains.