Shanghai to Pingliang by train
Pingliang lies 1,451 km (902 mi) north-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 35 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,771 km (1,100 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shanghai | Pingliang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 504,848 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,354 m (4,442 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Jingchuan Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 744000 |
Where to book trains from Shanghai to Pingliang
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Staying in Pingliang
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Pingliang. Of the 4 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (2).
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Common questions
How far is Pingliang from Shanghai?
1,451 km (902 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 1,771 km (1,100 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Pingliang by train?
About 7 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Pingliang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Pingliang?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Pingliang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.