Which stations serve Shanghai and Baotou?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Baotou, Baotoubei, Baotoudong serve Baotou.

Shanghai to Baotou Train

上海 → 包头

Shanghai to Baotou takes between 18 minutes and 2 hours 32 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 8 direct services, with the first train at 14:49 and the last at 19:17. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

8 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z268	14:49Shanghai	15:07Baotou	18m
Z268	14:49Shanghai	15:33Baotoudong	44m
Z269	14:49Shanghai	15:07Baotou	18m
Z269	14:49Shanghai	15:33Baotoudong	44m
Z282	19:17Shanghaisongjiang	21:23Baotoudong	2h06m
Z282	19:17Shanghaisongjiang	21:49Baotou	2h32m
Z283	19:17Shanghaisongjiang	21:23Baotoudong	2h06m
Z283	19:17Shanghaisongjiang	21:49Baotou	2h32m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Baotou

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

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

Railway Stations in Baotou

Baotou包头
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Baotou East包头东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Baotou (包头)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	8
Fastest journey	18 minutes on Z268 (14:49 to 15:07)
First train	14:49 Z269 from Shanghai
Last train	19:17 Z283 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Baotou, Baotou East
Train types in snapshot	Z
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Baotou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 18m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 8 direct services between Shanghai and Baotou.

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.