Guangzhou to Shanghai Train

广州 → 上海

Guangzhou to Shanghai takes between 6 hours 11 minutes and 23 hours 14 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 27 direct services, with the first train at 07:48 and the last at 20:30. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
27 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K51207:48Guangzhou Baiyun07:02Shanghai Songjiang23h14m
K52808:19Guangzhou Baiyun03:46Shanghai Songjiang19h27m
G24608:27Guangzhou South15:03Shanghai Hongqiao6h36m
G306809:00Guangzhou17:20Shanghai South8h20m
G306809:35Guangzhouxintang17:20Shanghai South7h45m
G24811:50Guangzhou19:25Shanghai Hongqiao7h35m
G24812:02Guangzhou East19:25Shanghai Hongqiao7h23m
G24812:27Guangzhouxintang19:25Shanghai Hongqiao6h58m
G130213:19Guangzhou South21:47Shanghai Hongqiao8h28m
G130313:19Guangzhou South21:47Shanghai Hongqiao8h28m
G307814:15Guangzhou East22:26Shanghai Hongqiao8h11m
G307814:38Guangzhouxintang22:26Shanghai Hongqiao7h48m
G130615:00Guangzhou East22:49Shanghai South7h49m
G38315:01Guangzhou South22:42Shanghai Hongqiao7h41m
G38615:01Guangzhou South22:42Shanghai Hongqiao7h41m
G25415:09Guangzhou South21:54Shanghai Hongqiao6h45m
G130615:25Guangzhouxintang22:49Shanghai South7h24m
G25216:14Guangzhou Baiyun22:43Shanghai Hongqiao6h29m
G25216:32Guangzhou North22:43Shanghai Hongqiao6h11m
D10018:13Guangzhou Baiyun10:24Shanghai South16h11m
D93219:19Guangzhou South06:47Shanghai Hongqiao11h28m
D93319:19Guangzhou South06:47Shanghai Hongqiao11h28m
D93619:23Guangzhou South06:52Shanghai Hongqiao11h29m
D93719:23Guangzhou South06:52Shanghai Hongqiao11h29m
D94219:33Guangzhou South06:42Shanghai Hongqiao11h09m
D94319:33Guangzhou South06:42Shanghai Hongqiao11h09m
D17020:30Guangzhou Baiyun11:47Shanghai South15h17m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Guangzhou

  • Guangzhou South广州南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 7Metro Line 22Foshan Metro Line 2
  • Guangzhou广州
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 5
  • Guangzhou East广州东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
  • Guangzhou Baiyun广州白云
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 12
  • Guangzhou North广州北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Guangzhou DaXueCheng广州大学城
    Other railway station in Guangzhou
  • Guangzhoulianhuashan广州莲花山
    Other railway station in Guangzhou
  • Guangzhou Xintang广州新塘
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Guangzhouchanglong广州长隆
    Other railway station in Guangzhou

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
  • Shanghai上海
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • 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

RouteGuangzhou (广州) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services27
Fastest journey6 hours 11 minutes on G252 (16:32 to 22:43)
First train07:48 K512 from Guangzhou Baiyun
Last train20:30 D170 from Guangzhou Baiyun
Departure stations on timetableGuangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou South, Guangzhou, Guangzhou Xintang, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou North
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai Songjiang, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South
Train types in snapshotK, G, D
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥2533, First class from ¥1249, Second class from ¥246, First-class sleeper from ¥617, Dynamic sleeper from ¥800, Soft sleeper from ¥560.50, Second-class sleeper from ¥384, Hard sleeper from ¥322.50, Hard seat from ¥189.50, No seat from ¥189.50. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h11m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 27 direct services between Guangzhou 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.