Beijing to Shanghai Train

北京 → 上海

Beijing to Shanghai takes between 4 hours 18 minutes and 18 hours 46 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 54 direct services, with the first train at 06:08 and the last at 21:21. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Beijing and Shanghai. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
54 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G53106:08Beijing South12:04Shanghaihongqiao5h56m
G54706:18Beijing South12:11Shanghaihongqiao5h53m
G106:30Beijing South11:24Shanghaihongqiao4h54m
G306:52Beijing South11:33Shanghai4h41m
G56507:07Beijing South13:12Shanghaihongqiao6h05m
G54907:13Beijing South13:03Shanghaihongqiao5h50m
G507:40Beijing12:32Shanghai4h52m
G59707:42Beijing South13:49Shanghaihongqiao6h07m
G3707:52Beijing South12:35Shanghaihongqiao4h43m
G59908:15Beijing South14:14Shanghaihongqiao5h59m
G63308:37Beijing South15:01Shanghaihongqiao6h24m
G709:00Beijing South13:37Shanghaihongqiao4h37m
G66909:07Beijing South14:59Shanghaihongqiao5h52m
G64309:18Beijing South15:20Shanghaihongqiao6h02m
G69309:47Beijing South15:56Shanghaihongqiao6h09m
G910:00Beijing South14:35Shanghaihongqiao4h35m
G1110:03Beijing South14:39Shanghaihongqiao4h36m
G65710:47Beijing South16:52Shanghaihongqiao6h05m
G2311:00Beijing South15:37Shanghaihongqiao4h37m
G73511:13Beijing South17:38Shanghaihongqiao6h25m
G73711:17Beijing South17:22Shanghaihongqiao6h05m
G73311:25Beijing South16:59Shanghaihongqiao5h34m
G74111:50Beijing South18:02Shanghai6h12m
146111:59Beijing06:45Shanghai18h46m
G1512:00Beijing South16:38Shanghaihongqiao4h38m
G257312:11Beijing South19:58Shanghaihongqiao7h47m
G74512:21Beijing South18:21Shanghaihongqiao6h
G74712:47Beijing South18:58Shanghaihongqiao6h11m
G1713:00Beijing South17:35Shanghai4h35m
G74913:19Beijing South19:04Shanghaihongqiao5h45m
G1914:00Beijing South18:32Shanghaihongqiao4h32m
G79514:13Beijing South20:05Shanghaihongqiao5h52m
G79914:26Beijing South20:50Shanghaihongqiao6h24m
G75114:56Beijing South20:33Shanghaihongqiao5h37m
G2115:00Beijing South19:34Shanghaihongqiao4h34m
G80115:07Beijing South21:10Shanghaihongqiao6h03m
G80315:42Beijing South22:19Shanghaihongqiao6h37m
G1316:00Beijing South20:28Shanghaihongqiao4h28m
G80516:30Beijing South23:11Shanghaihongqiao6h41m
G2517:00Beijing South21:18Shanghaihongqiao4h18m
G2717:04Beijing South21:36Shanghaihongqiao4h32m
G80717:19Beijing South23:25Shanghaihongqiao6h06m
G80917:31Beijing South23:46Shanghaihongqiao6h15m
G2918:00Beijing South22:43Shanghai4h43m
G3118:04Beijing South22:58Shanghaihongqiao4h54m
G3319:00Beijing South23:35Shanghai4h35m
D1719:10Beijing07:31Shanghaisongjiang12h21m
Z28119:10Beijingfengtai08:44Shanghaisongjiang13h34m
D719:18Beijing07:25Shanghai12h07m
G3519:24Beijing South23:51Shanghaihongqiao4h27m
D919:36Beijing South08:00Shanghai South12h24m
T10920:04Beijing11:02Shanghai14h58m
D1121:15Beijing09:45Shanghaisongjiang12h30m
D521:21Beijing09:27Shanghai12h06m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Beijing and Shanghai

Compare the railway stations used to reach Beijing and Shanghai. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Beijing

  • Beijing北京
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2
  • Beijing North北京北
    Other railway station in Beijing
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 4Metro Line 13
  • Beijing Chaoyang北京朝阳
    Other railway station in Beijing
    Metro Line 3
  • Beijing Daxing北京大兴
    Other railway station in Beijing
  • Beijing East北京东
    Other railway station in Beijing
  • Beijing Fengtai北京丰台
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 10Metro Line 16
  • Beijing South北京南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 4Metro Line 14
  • Beijing TongZhou北京通州
    Other railway station in Beijing
  • Beijing West北京西
    Other railway station in Beijing
    Metro Line 7Metro Line 9

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai上海
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
  • Shanghai South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
  • Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Shanghai West上海西
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

At a Glance

RouteBeijing (北京) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services54
Fastest journey4 hours 18 minutes on G25 (17:00 to 21:18)
First train06:08 G531 from Beijing South
Last train21:21 D5 from Beijing
Departure stations on timetableBeijing South, Beijing, Beijing Fengtai
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai South
Train types in snapshotG, D, Z, T
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Beijing to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h18m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 54 direct services between Beijing and Shanghai.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.