Which stations serve Guangzhou and Shanghai?

Guangzhou South, Guangzhou, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou Baiyun serve Guangzhou; Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai.

Guangzhou to Shanghai Train

广州 → 上海

Guangzhou to Shanghai takes between 6 hours 29 minutes and 23 hours 12 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 13 direct services, with the first train at 07:50 and the last at 20:30. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

13 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K512	07:50Guangzhou Baiyun	07:02Shanghai Songjiang	23h12m
K528	08:19Guangzhou Baiyun	03:46Shanghai Songjiang	19h27m
G246	08:27Guangzhou South	15:03Shanghai Hongqiao	6h36m
G3068	09:10Guangzhou East	17:20Shanghai South	8h10m
G248	11:50Guangzhou	19:25Shanghai Hongqiao	7h35m
G1302	13:19Guangzhou South	21:47Shanghai Hongqiao	8h28m
G3078	14:15Guangzhou East	22:26Shanghai Hongqiao	8h11m
G1306	15:00Guangzhou East	22:49Shanghai South	7h49m
G383	15:01Guangzhou South	22:42Shanghai Hongqiao	7h41m
G254	15:09Guangzhou South	21:54Shanghai Hongqiao	6h45m
G252	16:14Guangzhou Baiyun	22:43Shanghai Hongqiao	6h29m
D100	18:13Guangzhou Baiyun	10:24Shanghai South	16h11m
D170	20:30Guangzhou Baiyun	11:47Shanghai South	15h17m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. 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

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

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	13
Fastest journey	6 hours 29 minutes on G252 (16:14 to 22:43)
First train	07:50 K512 from Guangzhou Baiyun
Last train	20:30 D170 from Guangzhou Baiyun
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou South, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South
Train types in snapshot	K, G, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 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 6h29m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 13 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.