Which stations serve Harbin and Shanghai?

Harbin, Harbin North, Harbin East, Harbin West serve Harbin; Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai.

Harbin to Shanghai Train

哈尔滨 → 上海

Harbin to Shanghai takes between 13 minutes and 5 hours 31 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 2 direct services, with the first train at 13:01 and the last at 22:30. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

2 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z171	13:01Harbin West	13:14Shanghai	13m
Z175	22:30Harbin West	04:01Shanghaisongjiang	5h31m

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

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Harbin and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Harbin

Harbin哈尔滨
Other railway station in Harbin
Metro Line 2
Harbin North哈尔滨北
Other railway station in Harbin
Metro Line 2
Harbin East哈尔滨东
Other railway station in Harbin
Metro Line 1
Harbin West哈尔滨西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 3

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
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
Shanghai South上海南
Other railway station in Shanghai
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	Harbin (哈尔滨) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	2
Fastest journey	13 minutes on Z171 (13:01 to 13:14)
First train	13:01 Z171 from Harbin West
Last train	22:30 Z175 from Harbin West
Departure stations on timetable	Harbin West
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
Train types in snapshot	Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Harbin to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 13m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 2 direct services between Harbin 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.