Shanghai to Xingtai by train
Xingtai lies 912 km (567 mi) north-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 46 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,113 km (691 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shanghai | Xingtai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 798,770 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 054000 |
Where to book trains from Shanghai to Xingtai
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Staying in Xingtai
Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay in Xingtai. Of the 16 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (11), and 1 are five-star.
Book a hotel in Xingtai
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Common questions
How far is Xingtai from Shanghai?
912 km (567 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 1,113 km (691 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Xingtai by train?
About 4 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Xingtai?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Xingtai?
Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay in Xingtai, 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.