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 Lanzhou. 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 46 hours. For travelers who are tight in schedule, they may choose the flight instead. The flight usually takes around 5.5 hours but the price is usually much higher. Travelers can choose the suitable way of transfer based on the schedule and budget.
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
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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 Apr 25, 2023)
Z40/ Z42 originate from/ end at this 2 cities. Travelers are recommended to use this pair since they run at a higher speed with fewer stopovers. Stopovers along the way include: Kunshan, Suzhou in Jiangsu, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nanjing, Bengbu, Xuzhou, Shangqiu, Kaifeng, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi'an, Xianyang, Caijiapo, Baoji, Longxi, Tianshui, Lanzhou, Xining, Wuwei, Zhangye, Zhangye West, Jiayuguan, Jiuquan, Liuyuan, Kumul, Shanshan, Shanshan North, Turpan North, Urumqi South.
T204/ T206 take a little longer time on the way and cost a little more for the ticket. This pair of rides take Urumqi Railway Station as an intermediate station and extend to Yining which is about 426 miles (685 kilometers) away on the west. But there is no need to worry as it stops there around 23 to 27min for passengers to get on or off. Other intermediate stations of this pair of ride include: Kunshan, Suzhou in Jiangsu, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nanjing, Bengbu, Xuzhou, Dangshan, Shangqiu, Minquan, Zhengzhou, Xi'an, Baoji, Tianshui, Lanzhou, Wuwei, Jinchang, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Liuyuan, Kumul, Shanshan, Turpan, Urumqi South, Wuxi in Xinjiang, Shihezi, Shawanxian, Kuitun, Jinghe South, Nileke, Yining.
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:
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 46 hours. For travelers who are tight in schedule, they may choose the flight instead. The flight usually takes around 5.5 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 | 16:17 - 09:38++ | 41h21m |
| Z304 | 21:00 - 14:24++ | 41h24m |
Urumqi to Shanghai Train Timetable:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z42 | 18:36 - 12:06++ | 41h30m |
| Z306 | 20:27 - 16:10++ | 43h43m |
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 1,076.5 USD 158 | CNY 694.5 USD 102 | CNY 385.5 USD 57 |
Z40/ Z42 originate from/ end at this 2 cities. Travelers are recommended to use this pair since they run at a higher speed with fewer stopovers. Stopovers along the way include: Kunshan, Suzhou in Jiangsu, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nanjing, Bengbu, Xuzhou, Shangqiu, Kaifeng, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi'an, Xianyang, Caijiapo, Baoji, Longxi, Tianshui, Lanzhou, Xining, Wuwei, Zhangye, Zhangye West, Jiayuguan, Jiuquan, Liuyuan, Kumul, Shanshan, Shanshan North, Turpan North, Urumqi South.
T204/ T206 take a little longer time on the way and cost a little more for the ticket. This pair of rides take Urumqi Railway Station as an intermediate station and extend to Yining which is about 426 miles (685 kilometers) away on the west. But there is no need to worry as it stops there around 23 to 27min for passengers to get on or off. Other intermediate stations of this pair of ride include: Kunshan, Suzhou in Jiangsu, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nanjing, Bengbu, Xuzhou, Dangshan, Shangqiu, Minquan, Zhengzhou, Xi'an, Baoji, Tianshui, Lanzhou, Wuwei, Jinchang, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Liuyuan, Kumul, Shanshan, Turpan, Urumqi South, Wuxi in Xinjiang, Shihezi, Shawanxian, Kuitun, Jinghe South, Nileke, Yining.
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:
- Last updated on Oct. 23, 2023 -