Kaifeng to Shanghai Train

开封 → 上海

Kaifeng to Shanghai takes between 4 hours 30 minutes and 13 hours 5 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 23 direct services, with the first train at 01:07 and the last at 23:11. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
23 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K55801:07Kaifeng14:12Shanghai13h05m
Z37503:40Kaifeng13:26Shanghai9h46m
D11107:18Kaifeng16:23Shanghaisongjiang9h05m
D21507:33Kaifeng15:50Shanghai8h17m
G180909:14Kaifengbei13:53Shanghaihongqiao4h39m
G261109:57Lankaonan15:31Shanghaihongqiao5h34m
G261514:01Kaifengbei19:11Shanghai West5h10m
G375216:07Kaifengbei22:04Shanghaihongqiao5h57m
G317516:30Lankaonan22:26Shanghaihongqiao5h56m
G328717:28Lankaonan22:47Shanghaihongqiao5h19m
G197317:45Kaifengbei22:35Shanghaihongqiao4h50m
K218518:04Kaifeng05:33Shanghai11h29m
K35918:18Kaifeng05:22Shanghai11h04m
G194718:37Kaifengbei23:07Shanghaihongqiao4h30m
K218518:37Lankao05:33Shanghai10h56m
K35918:50Lankao05:22Shanghai10h32m
K15118:59Kaifeng06:39Shanghai11h40m
K15119:31Lankao06:39Shanghai11h08m
K23320:11Lankao09:05Shanghai12h54m
K28120:12Kaifeng06:53Shanghai10h41m
K28120:44Lankao06:53Shanghai10h09m
D9121:52Kaifeng06:13Shanghai8h21m
K73623:11Lankao11:34Shanghai12h23m

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 Kaifeng and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Kaifeng

  • Kaifeng开封
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Kaifeng North开封北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Lankao South兰考南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Lankao兰考
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Shanghai

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

At a Glance

RouteKaifeng (开封) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services23
Fastest journey4 hours 30 minutes on G1947 (18:37 to 23:07)
First train01:07 K558 from Kaifeng
Last train23:11 K736 from Lankao
Departure stations on timetableKaifeng, Kaifeng North, Lankao South, Lankao
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai West
Train types in snapshotK, Z, D, G
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Kaifeng to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h30m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 23 direct services between Kaifeng 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.