Shanghai - Urumqi Train
Up to now, there are 2 pairs of normal trains running overnight between Shanghai, the well-known modernized and tourist city and Urumqi, a graceful prairie city and a pearl on the Silk Road. The high speed trains from Urumqi only reach Xi'an. This trip between Northwest and east coastal China will offer you a chance to have a quick glance of multiple features of the vast China land.
Distance for this trip between Shanghai Railway Station and Urumqi Railway Station is 2,566 miles (4,129 kilometers) and duration is around 39 hours to 40.5 hours. For travelers who are tight in schedule, they may choose the flight instead. The flight usually takes around 5.5 - 6 hours but the price is usually much higher. Travelers can choose the suitable way of transfer based on the schedule and budget.
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Notes:
1. "++" indicates the third day.
2. The timetable is for reference only. The schedule searching by the search box on page top shall prevail.
(Last Update on Dec 17, 2024)
All these 4 trains originate from/ end at the 2 cities.
Stopovers of Z40/ Z42 include: Suzhou in Jiangsu, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nanjing, Bengbu, Xuzhou, Shangqiu, Kaifeng, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi'an, Baoji, Tianshui, Lanzhou, Xining, Zhangye West, Jiuquan South, Jiayuguan South, Liuyuan South, Kumul, Turpan North.
Stopovers of Z304/ Z306 include: Kunshan, Wuxi, Zhenjiang, Nanjing, Xuzhou, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi'an, Baoji, Tianshui, Lanzhou, Xining, Zhangye West, Jiayuguan South, Kumul, Shanshan North, Turpan North.
For a long distance trip, it is highly recommended to choose the soft sleeper or hard sleeper to guarantee a good rest.
For sleeper ticket holders, the conductor will collect your paper ticket when boarding and giving you a boarding card instead. When your destination is approaching, the conductor will change the boarding card back with your ticket. In this way, you will not miss your station to get off. Please keep your paper ticket with you since it will be checked when you checkout from the arrival station.
Though dining car is available, it is still recommended to take some food of your own as food onboard is mostly in simple Chinese style. Also, they usually cost more, so do the snacks, fruits, and bottled water.
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Distance for this trip between Shanghai Railway Station and Urumqi Railway Station is 2,566 miles (4,129 kilometers) and duration is around 39 hours to 40.5 hours. For travelers who are tight in schedule, they may choose the flight instead. The flight usually takes around 5.5 - 6 hours but the price is usually much higher. Travelers can choose the suitable way of transfer based on the schedule and budget.
Shanghai to Urumqi Train Schedule:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z40 | 16:48 - 08:25++ | 39h37m |
| Z304 | 17:46 - 08:40++ | 38h54m |
Urumqi to Shanghai Train Timetable:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z42 | 19:42 - 12:15++ | 40h33m |
| Z306 | 20:10 - 12:54++ | 40h44m |
Notes:
1. "++" indicates the third day.
2. The timetable is for reference only. The schedule searching by the search box on page top shall prevail.
Ticket Price:
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 1,055.5 USD 146 | CNY 680.5 USD 94 | CNY 376.5 USD 52 |
All these 4 trains originate from/ end at the 2 cities.
Stopovers of Z40/ Z42 include: Suzhou in Jiangsu, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nanjing, Bengbu, Xuzhou, Shangqiu, Kaifeng, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi'an, Baoji, Tianshui, Lanzhou, Xining, Zhangye West, Jiuquan South, Jiayuguan South, Liuyuan South, Kumul, Turpan North.
Stopovers of Z304/ Z306 include: Kunshan, Wuxi, Zhenjiang, Nanjing, Xuzhou, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi'an, Baoji, Tianshui, Lanzhou, Xining, Zhangye West, Jiayuguan South, Kumul, Shanshan North, Turpan North.
Travel Tips:
For a long distance trip, it is highly recommended to choose the soft sleeper or hard sleeper to guarantee a good rest. For sleeper ticket holders, the conductor will collect your paper ticket when boarding and giving you a boarding card instead. When your destination is approaching, the conductor will change the boarding card back with your ticket. In this way, you will not miss your station to get off. Please keep your paper ticket with you since it will be checked when you checkout from the arrival station. Though dining car is available, it is still recommended to take some food of your own as food onboard is mostly in simple Chinese style. Also, they usually cost more, so do the snacks, fruits, and bottled water.Major Rail Lines from Shanghai to:Major Rail Lines from Urumqi to:Recommended Tours
- Last updated on Dec. 17, 2024 by Grace Yang -