11h 30m, Direct
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18:58
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Shanghai to Nixi Trains
Shanghai to Nixi Train Tickets & Timetable
The Shanghai to Nixi route is operated via high‑speed links to Kunming South and Lijiang, then the Lijiang–Shangri‑La line to Nixi Station. A through train ticket is issued for connected segments where available, with classes including Second, First, and Business on G/D services (soft sleeper available on select overnight alternatives). Typical total travel time is 15–18 hours with two transfers, with multiple daily departures from Shanghai Hongqiao or Shanghai Station to Kunming South, frequent onward trains to Lijiang, and regular Lijiang–Nixi services; check the online schedule for live train times. To book tickets online at the best prices, use the search page to view timetable information, ticket availability, stations, and classes before purchase. The price range for a one‑way journey is approximately ¥1,450–3,900 CNY (about $200–540 USD), depending on class and routing; child discounts may apply on select tickets. For accurate timetable information, current ticket availability, and up‑to‑date prices, our online schedule provides real‑time Shanghai to Nixi departures, train times, and prices.
Shanghai to Nixi High-Speed Train Overview
The Shanghai to Nixi route connects Shanghai Hongqiao with Nixi Station in Yunnan via China’s high-speed and regional lines, with changes in Kunming South and Lijiang. Covering about 2,850 km (1,771 miles) distance by train in roughly 15 hours, G-series bullet trains run up to 350 km/h (217 mph) on the high-speed sections. The first train from Shanghai departs at 6:00 AM, while the last connecting option leaves around 3:30 PM, with about 18 daily departures across the combined segments. Ticket prices start from approximately CNY 1,000 (USD 140) for second-class seats. Key stations include Shanghai Hongqiao, Hangzhou East, Kunming South, Dali, Lijiang, and Nixi. Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Cities at Both Ends
Shanghai, China’s largest city, mixes Bund Art Deco and Lujiazui towers; see Yu Garden and the Former French Concession shaped by its treaty‑port past. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, trains take you to Nixi in Shangri‑La, known for centuries‑old black pottery on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, arriving at Shangri‑La Station. In Nixi, visit the Black Pottery Village and nearby Napa Lake.
