Best way to travel between Shanghai, China and Xian

A: Shanghai, China

B: Xian

Travel Modes: Price; Distance; Duration; CO2

bus: $73.0; 1596.5 km; 25h 21mins; 47.89 kgs

train: $92.0; 1500.72 km; 12h 46mins; 79.54 kgs

drive: $170.0; 1437.28 km; 14h 32mins; 183.97 kgs

flight: $266.0; 1713.6 km; 9h 40mins; 185.07 kgs

Tranport	Distance	Time(hrs)	Cost(local)	Cost(usd)
Bus	1596.5 km	25h 21mins	445 CNY	73.0
Train	1500.72 km	12h 46mins	561 CNY	92.0
Drive	1437.28 km	14h 32mins	1,037 CNY	170.0
Flight	1713.6 km	9h 40mins	1,623 CNY	266.0

Take Bus from Shanghai General to Zhejiang Hangzhou: Time: 2h 35mins Cost: 73 CNY; $ 10.8 - 13.2 USD CO2 Emission: 5.55 kgs
Take Bus from Hangzhou to Xiu0027an East Bus Station: Time: 21h 20mins Cost: 366 CNY; $ 54.0 - 66.0 USD CO2 Emission: 42.05 kgs
Take Train from Fangzhicheng to Wulukou: Time: 22mins Cost: 6 CNY; $ 0.9 - 1.1 USD CO2 Emission: 0.54 kgs

Source: Rome2rio

Mode of travel comparision chart

The best and cheapest way to get from Shanghai, China and Xian is to travel by bus, which will cost about 445 CNY or 65.70 USD.