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Shanghai Trains

Shanghai is the gathering point of many major high speed rail lines; therefore it has convenient train services for tourists to many destinations throughout China, including trains to/from Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou, Chengdu, Xi'an, Guilin, Huangshan, and Shenzhen.

They are operated at four main railway stations: Shanghai Railway Station, South Railway Station, West Railway Station, and Hongqiao Railway Station.

Shanghai Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jun 14, 2024)

To	Trains	Duration	Ticket Fare (CNY)
To	Trains	Duration	First/ Second Class Seat
Beijing	G104, G102, G2, G106... 44 departures from 06:27 to 21:21	4h18m - 12h11m	CNY 884/ 337 USD 123/ 47
Changsha	G1321, G1772, G2365, G1371... 31 departures from 06:10 to 17:38	4h25m - 7h3m	CNY 775.5/ 464 USD 108/ 64
Chengdu	D2206, D352, D636, G1974... 12 departures from 06:01 to 10:48	11h11m - 15h52m	CNY 1,104/ 690 USD 153/ 96
Chongqing	D2206, D352, D636, D3072... 16 departures from 06:01 to 11:52	10h22m - 14h16m	CNY 949/ 593.5 USD 132/ 82
Guangzhou	G817, G1301, G819, D941... 6 departures from 08:00 to 20:05	6h39m - 11h10m	CNY 1,397/ 599 USD 194/ 83
Guilin	G1505, G1501 from 07:53 to 10:03	8h41m - 9h31m	CNY 1,095/ 662 USD 152/ 92
Guiyang	G1321, G1371, G2189, G1337... 10 departures from 06:10 to 13:40	8h12m - 9h32m	CNY 1,186/ 693.5 USD 165/ 96
Hangzhou	G1321, G7331, G7333, G7363... 181 departures from 06:10 to 22:35	0h43m - 6h55m	CNY 74/ 47 USD 10/ 7
Harbin	G1204 at 09:33	12h12m	CNY 1,727.5/ 1,025.5 USD 240/ 142
Hong Kong	G99, D907 at 14:09 and 20:15	7h47m - 11h14m	CNY 1,453/ 622 USD 202/ 86
Jinan	G104, G102, G2, G222... 64 departures from 06:27 to 18:09	2h58m - 7h51m	CNY 639/ 380 USD 89/ 53
Kunming	G1371, G1373, G1377, G1375 from 07:22 to 11:11	11h38m - 12h32m	CNY 1,476.5/ 879 USD 205/ 122
Nanjing	G7032, G3124, G1970, D352... 266 departures from 05:46 to 21:50	0h59m - 3h20m	CNY 168/ 55 USD 23/ 8
Nanning	G1505, G1501 at 07:53 and 10:03	11h20m - 11h59m	CNY 1,316/ 799.5 USD 183/ 111
Qingdao	D2928, G222, D2152, D2146... 18 departures from 06:52 to 16:32	4h17m - 6h37m	CNY 451/ 282 USD 63/ 39
Qinhuangdao	G1232, G1236, G1204, G1214... 6 departures from 07:47 to 11:24	6h55m - 7h28m	CNY 1,142/ 659 USD 159/ 92
Shenyang	G1232, G1236, G1258... 8 departures from 07:47 to 11:24	9h31m - 10h46m	CNY 1,335/ 780 USD 185/ 108
Shenzhen	G2784, D2287, G997, D377... 15 departures from 06:55 to 20:15	6h50m - 11h46m	CNY 962/ 552 USD 134/ 77
Tianjin	G104, G102, G106, G110... 29 departures from 06:27 to 21:15	4h00m - 10h53m	CNY 839.5/ 305 USD 117/ 42
Wuhan	D2206, G3124, D352, D636... 45 departures from 06:01 to 17:52	3h30m - 7h36m	CNY 503/ 315 USD 70/ 44
Xiamen North	G1651, D2287, D3131, D377... 24 departures from 06:52 to 15:27	5h19m - 8h22m	CNY 629/ 364 USD 87/ 51
Xi'an	G1970, G1802, G3176, G3180... 22 departures from 06:10 to 18:19	5h39m - 15h12m	CNY 1,050.5/ 233 USD 146/ 32
Yichang East	D2206, D352, D636, D3072... 14 departures from 06:01 to 14:54	6h13m - 9h39m	CNY 676/ 423 USD 94/ 59
Zhangjiajie	G1369 at 12:41	9h14m	CNY 1,228.5/ 739 USD 171/ 103
Zhengzhou	G1970, G1802, G3176... 51 departures from 06:10 to 19:05	3h42m - 8h53m	CNY 694.5/ 166 USD 96/ 23

The above schedule is for reference only. For real-time schedule and ticket booking, please click the arrival stations.

Shanghai-Hong Kong Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train

Recently, China Railway announced that overnight high speed sleeper trains between Shanghai and Hong Kong will be operated since June 15, 2024 on every Friday to Monday. The overall travel time will be shorted from 19h34m to 11h14m. The tickets will be available for sale since June 5.

Shanghai - Hong Kong Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time	Ticket Fare New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat
D907	20:15 - 07:29+1	11h14m	CNY 900 (USD 126) CNY 622 (USD 87)

Hong Kong - Shanghai Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time	Ticket Fare New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat
D908	19:49 - 06:45+1	10h56m	CNY 900 (USD 126) CNY 622 (USD 87)

How to Buy Shanghai Train Tickets

1. From TravelChinaGuide by clicking the arrival destinations in the table above or using the search box on this page top. This is the most convenient way.

2. From any railway station in mainland China, including the four in Shanghai. Remember to bring your passport, as real-name ticket policy is strictly implemented.

3. From ticket offices scattering all over China, even in some suburban areas. See Shanghai Train Ticket Offices

4. From the 12306.cn. This is the official website of China Railway Corporation, but it is in Chinese only.

Tip: It is better to book the tickets in advance, especially during the peak travel time, such as National Day and Chinese New Year. Because there is a great possibility that they will be sold out in minutes once available.

Video of Shanghai Railway Station

Waiting Room of Hongqiao Railway Station

Waiting Room of Hongqiao Station

Five main railway stations are avaiable in the city center:

Shanghai Railway Station

Located at 303 of Moling Road in Zhabei District, Shanghai Train Station is an integrated station which provides all kinds of scheduled trains to large numbers of cities inland, such as Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Harbin. It also serves the through trains to Hong Kong, overnight sleeper trains to Beijing and overnight sleepers to Xi'an.

South Railway Station

Location Map of Railway Stations in Shanghai

It is the southern gate of the city which is connecting with the Pearl River Delta and other areas in southern China. Trains from there mainly leave for Guiyang, Changsha, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Nanchang, and other cities. Additionally, there are many scheduled intercity trains running from this station to Jinshan District.

Hongqiao Railway Station

Hongqiao Railway Station is a large-scale, multi-functional, integrated rail hub with advanced facilities and the high level of modernization. It serves high speed trains plus connections to flights, subways, city buses, coaches and taxis. Currently, this station mainly serves bullet trains to Hangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Fuzhou, Wenzhou, Nanchang, Xiamen, Beijing and several other cities over China.

West Railway Station

Although the smallest one of the four stations, the West Station is a modern transportation hub serving for high speed trains, the city metro, and the city bus. It . High speed trains passing through the West Station including those to/from Nanjing, Suzhou, Changzhou, Danyang, Huishan, Hefei, and Wuxi.

East Railway Station

Scheduled to be put into use in 2027, East Railway Station will be the second largest train station in Shanghai. It is located near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. After completion, trains to/from Suzhou, Hangzhou, Chongqing, Chengdu, Yangzhou, Nanjing and more places will be operated.

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Questions & Answers on Shanghai Trains

Asked by Rachid from CHINE | Oct. 06, 2024 00:10

Train to yangzhou

Is there any direct train to yangzhou

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Oct. 09, 2024 22:56

From Shanghai? Yes, there are direct high speed trains from Shanghai to Yangzhou.

Asked by Sharon from SOUTH AFRICA | Aug. 31, 2024 03:52

Direct train

I want to know if there are direct trains from Pudong international airport to Hefei?
where can i get the schedule and where can i get the tickets st which station

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Sep. 02, 2024 00:49

You need to take metro line 2 to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and take a train there to Hefei. Usually you need to book a ticket online and there may not be suitable departure if buy at train stations. You can see the schedule and buy the tickets on 12306.cn or book through TravelChinaGuide on this page https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/

Asked by Estelle from NEW ZEALAND | Jul. 19, 2020 19:41

The transportation from Suzhou to Pudong Airport.

I will take a flight departing from Shanghai PVG airport. Please suggest a proper way from Suzhou. Is train a good choice.

Answers (1)

Answered by Ella from NETHERLANDS | Jul. 20, 2020 19:08

Train is OK from Suzhou to Shanghai station, the airport shuttle bus is available at the South square of Shanghai station, but it still takes one hour to PVG airport. The other way is to take metro in Shanghai but need one or two connections on the way.
The most convenient way to take the airport shuttle bus from Suzhou to PVG airport directly if your time permits. The buses are available every 45 minutes, and the departure point is at the gate of China Eastern Airlines business hall on Renmin Road and Ganjiang Road.

Asked by Quinlan from AUSTRALIA | Jul. 03, 2019 03:08

What is the easiest way to go from PVG to Hangzhou?

I will stay near West Lake. Thank you.

Answers (1)

Answered by Noel from USA | Jul. 03, 2019 19:30

I heard that there is long distance bus from PVG to Hangzhou, but maybe very few buses a day. I am not sure where the bus will stop at. If you want confirmed travel time, you can use rail service. You can first take taxi or metro line 2 or airport shuttle bus from PVG to Hongqiao Station and then take a high speed ride to Hangzhou. Hangzhou main station is closer to West Lake, but East Station is also not very far away. Both stations are good option.

Asked by Serene Lim from SINGAPORE | May. 17, 2019 03:17

Shanghai HongQiao Station to People's Square Station

How long does it need to travel from Shanghai HongQiao Station to People's Square Station?

Answers (1)

Answered by Nikolas | May. 20, 2019 03:27

Around 30 to 40min by subway line 2