Shanghai to Yiwu by train
Yiwu lies 250 km (155 mi) south-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 18 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 305 km (190 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shanghai | Yiwu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Yiwu railway station, Suxi Railway Station, Yiwuxi Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 322000 |
Where to book trains from Shanghai to Yiwu
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Staying in Yiwu
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Yiwu. Of the 42 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (14), and 14 are five-star. Across 21 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 7,085 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yiwu from Shanghai?
250 km (155 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 305 km (190 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Yiwu by train?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Yiwu?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Yiwu?
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Yiwu, 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.