Kaifeng to Shanghai Train

开封 → 上海

Kaifeng to Shanghai takes between 4 hours 29 minutes and 13 hours 5 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 62 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.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
62 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 62 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K55801:07Kaifeng14:12Shanghai13h05m
K55901:07Kaifeng14:12Shanghai13h05m
Z37503:40Kaifeng13:29Shanghai9h49m
Z37803:40Kaifeng13:29Shanghai9h49m
D11107:18Kaifeng16:23Shanghaisongjiang9h05m
D11407:18Kaifeng16:23Shanghaisongjiang9h05m
D21507:33Kaifeng15:50Shanghai8h17m
D21807:33Kaifeng15:50Shanghai8h17m
G180909:14Kaifengbei13:53Shanghaihongqiao4h39m
G181209:14Kaifengbei13:53Shanghaihongqiao4h39m
G261109:57Lankaonan15:31Shanghaihongqiao5h34m
G261409:57Lankaonan15:31Shanghaihongqiao5h34m
G315111:28Kaifengbei17:06Shanghaihongqiao5h38m
G315411:28Kaifengbei17:06Shanghaihongqiao5h38m
G329512:16Lankaonan17:38Shanghaihongqiao5h22m
G329812:16Lankaonan17:38Shanghaihongqiao5h22m
G181713:41Kaifengbei18:10Shanghaihongqiao4h29m
G182013:41Kaifengbei18:10Shanghaihongqiao4h29m
G261514:01Kaifengbei19:11Shanghai West5h10m
G261514:01Kaifengbei19:20Shanghai5h19m
G261814:01Kaifengbei19:11Shanghai West5h10m
G261814:01Kaifengbei19:20Shanghai5h19m
G197714:03Lankaonan20:07Shanghaihongqiao6h04m
G198014:03Lankaonan20:07Shanghaihongqiao6h04m
G375216:07Kaifengbei22:04Shanghaihongqiao5h57m
G375216:07Kaifengbei22:27Shanghaisongjiang6h20m
G375316:07Kaifengbei22:04Shanghaihongqiao5h57m
G375316:07Kaifengbei22:27Shanghaisongjiang6h20m
G317516:30Lankaonan22:26Shanghaihongqiao5h56m
G317816:30Lankaonan22:26Shanghaihongqiao5h56m
G196916:44Kaifengbei22:01Shanghaihongqiao5h17m
G197216:44Kaifengbei22:01Shanghaihongqiao5h17m
G328717:28Lankaonan22:47Shanghaihongqiao5h19m
G329017:28Lankaonan22:47Shanghaihongqiao5h19m
G197317:45Kaifengbei22:35Shanghaihongqiao4h50m
G197617:45Kaifengbei22:35Shanghaihongqiao4h50m
K218518:04Kaifeng05:33Shanghai11h29m
K218818:04Kaifeng05:33Shanghai11h29m
K35918:18Kaifeng05:22Shanghai11h04m
K36218:18Kaifeng05:22Shanghai11h04m
G194718:37Kaifengbei23:07Shanghaihongqiao4h30m
G195018:37Kaifengbei23:07Shanghaihongqiao4h30m
K218518:37Lankao05:33Shanghai10h56m
K218818:37Lankao05:33Shanghai10h56m
G193918:43Lankaonan23:57Shanghaihongqiao5h14m
G194218:43Lankaonan23:57Shanghaihongqiao5h14m
K35918:50Lankao05:22Shanghai10h32m
K36218:50Lankao05:22Shanghai10h32m
K15118:59Kaifeng06:39Shanghai11h40m
K15418:59Kaifeng06:39Shanghai11h40m
K15119:31Lankao06:39Shanghai11h08m
K15419:31Lankao06:39Shanghai11h08m
K23320:11Lankao09:05Shanghai12h54m
K23620:11Lankao09:05Shanghai12h54m
K28120:12Kaifeng06:53Shanghai10h41m
K28420:12Kaifeng06:53Shanghai10h41m
K28120:44Lankao06:53Shanghai10h09m
K28420:44Lankao06:53Shanghai10h09m
D9121:52Kaifeng06:13Shanghai8h21m
D9421:52Kaifeng06:13Shanghai8h21m

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

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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 services62
Fastest journey4 hours 29 minutes on G1817 (13:41 to 18:10)
First train01:07 K559 from Kaifeng
Last train23:11 K737 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 snapshotOctober 23, 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 4h29m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 62 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.