Night trains and sleeper trains from Xi An to Shanghai

13 trains from Xi An to Shanghai run overnight or offer sleeper berths, leaving between 08:36 and 00:53. The lowest fare is 215 CNY on Z42 (departs 21:10).

Night train summary

Cheapest night train215 CNY Z42 · departs 21:10 · Hard seat (Z) Book

Cheapest sleeper berth367 CNY K2188 · departs 08:36 · Hard Sleeper 6-Berth (K) Book

Departure times08:36–00:5313 trains

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Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Fare classes (per adult)
Z42 Cheapest Overnight	21:10	12:15+1 day	15h 05m	Hard seat (Z)215 CNYBook
Z306 Overnight	21:41	12:54+1 day	15h 13m	Hard seat (Z)215 CNYBook
K2188 Sleeper	08:36	05:33+1 day	20h 57m	Hard Sleeper 6-Berth (K)367 CNYBook Soft Sleeper 4-Berth (K)545 CNYBook
K362 Sleeper	10:17	05:22+1 day	19h 05m	Hard Sleeper 6-Berth (K)367 CNYBook Soft Sleeper 4-Berth (K)545 CNYBook
K558 Sleeper	17:07	14:12+1 day	21h 05m	Hard Sleeper 6-Berth (K)367 CNYBook Soft Sleeper 4-Berth (K)545 CNYBook
Z378 Sleeper	20:41	13:29+1 day	16h 48m	Hard Sleeper 6-Berth (Z)367 CNYBook Soft Sleeper 4-Berth (Z)545 CNYBook
Z166 Sleeper	20:49	12:03+1 day	15h 14m	Hard Sleeper 6-Berth (Z)367 CNYBook Soft Sleeper 4-Berth (Z)545 CNYBook
D94 Sleeper	15:10	06:13+1 day	15h 03m	Second class Sleeper 6-Berth (D)467 CNYBook First class Sleeper 4-Berth (D)676 CNYBook
D124 Sleeper	21:16	12:30+1 day	15h 14m	Second class Sleeper 6-Berth (D)467 CNYBook First class Sleeper 4-Berth (D)676 CNYBook
D218 Sleeper	00:53	15:50	14h 57m	Second class Sleeper 6-Berth (D)473 CNYBook First class Sleeper 4-Berth (D)636 CNYBook
D290 Sleeper	21:03	12:09+1 day	15h 06m	Second class Sleeper 6-Berth (D)473 CNYBook First class Sleeper 4-Berth (D)636 CNYBook
D974 Sleeper	23:24	08:04+1 day	8h 40m	Sleeper 4-Berth (D)685 CNYBook
D978 Sleeper	23:29	08:58+1 day	9h 29m	Sleeper 4-Berth (D)685 CNYBook

Timetable sampled on 3 upcoming days and updated 2026-10-16 04:02. Ticket prices are per adult. A service fee and payment fees may be added at checkout and vary by payment method. Check live availability for your date.

Choosing a night train

A sleeper berth costs more than a seat, but you travel while you sleep and save a night in a hotel.
Lower berths and cheaper classes sell out first on busy dates, so book early.
Check the arrival time: some night trains arrive very early in the morning.

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More night trains in China

Beijing → Shanghai8 night trains · from 213 CNY

Beijing → Xi An12 night trains · from 184 CNY

Chengdu → Xi An8 night trains · from 273 CNY

Guangzhou → Shanghai5 night trains · from 483 CNY

Hangzhou → Shanghai13 night trains · from 165 CNY

Shanghai → Beijing6 night trains · from 533 CNY

Shanghai → Guangzhou5 night trains · from 483 CNY

Shanghai → Hangzhou9 night trains · from 165 CNY

Frequently asked questions

Which night train from Xi An to Shanghai is the cheapest?

The lowest fare we have is 215 CNY on Z42, departing at 21:10 (Hard seat (Z)). Fares change by date, so pick your date above to see the fares for that day.

What time do night trains from Xi An to Shanghai leave?

They leave between 08:36 and 00:53: 08:36, 10:17, 15:10, 17:07, 20:41, 20:49, 21:03, 21:10, 21:16, 21:41, 23:24, 23:29, 00:53.

How long does the night train from Xi An to Shanghai take?

The journey takes about 8h 40m on the quickest service and 21h 05m on the slowest.

Is there a sleeper berth on the train from Xi An to Shanghai?

Yes. Sleeper classes available: Hard Sleeper 6-Berth (K), Soft Sleeper 4-Berth (K), Hard Sleeper 6-Berth (Z), Soft Sleeper 4-Berth (Z), Second class Sleeper 6-Berth (D), First class Sleeper 4-Berth (D), Sleeper 4-Berth (D).

How do I book?

Choose your travel date on this page, click Check availability & book, and complete the booking online.