Shanghai to Beijing Train

上海 → 北京

Shanghai to Beijing takes between 4 hours 24 minutes and 22 hours 31 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 51 direct services, with the first train at 06:31 and the last at 21:15. 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 Beijing. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
51 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G53206:31Shanghai Hongqiao12:18Beijing South5h47m
G54806:32Shanghai Hongqiao12:39Beijing South6h07m
G206:43Shanghai Hongqiao11:32Beijing South4h49m
G407:00Shanghai11:37Beijing South4h37m
G55007:22Shanghai Hongqiao13:21Beijing South5h59m
G56607:27Shanghai Hongqiao13:36Beijing South6h09m
G59807:38Shanghai Hongqiao13:32Beijing South5h54m
G808:00Shanghai Hongqiao12:26Beijing South4h26m
G60008:05Shanghai Hongqiao14:04Beijing South5h59m
G63408:15Shanghai Hongqiao14:13Beijing South5h58m
G1009:00Shanghai Hongqiao13:26Beijing South4h26m
G66809:26Shanghai Hongqiao15:21Beijing South5h55m
G67009:43Shanghai Hongqiao15:51Beijing South6h08m
G1210:00Shanghai Hongqiao14:24Beijing South4h24m
G69410:43Shanghai Hongqiao16:42Beijing South5h59m
G1411:00Shanghai Hongqiao15:31Beijing South4h31m
G73611:05Shanghai Hongqiao18:07Beijing South7h02m
G73411:15Shanghai17:20Beijing South6h05m
G1611:53Shanghai16:34Beijing South4h41m
146212:15Shanghai10:46Beijing22h31m
G73812:20Shanghai Hongqiao18:47Beijing South6h27m
G74212:32Shanghai Hongqiao18:32Beijing South6h
G74612:46Shanghai Hongqiao18:52Beijing South6h06m
G1812:55Shanghai17:37Beijing South4h42m
G74813:26Shanghai Hongqiao18:59Beijing South5h33m
G75013:33Shanghai Hongqiao19:50Beijing South6h17m
G2014:00Shanghai Hongqiao18:36Beijing South4h36m
G75214:18Shanghai Hongqiao20:13Beijing South5h55m
G79614:40Shanghai Hongqiao20:47Beijing South6h07m
G2215:00Shanghai Hongqiao19:33Beijing South4h33m
G4415:04Shanghai Hongqiao19:37Beijing South4h33m
G80415:10Shanghai Hongqiao20:39Beijing South5h29m
G79815:21Shanghai Hongqiao21:10Beijing South5h49m
G80015:25Shanghai Hongqiao21:42Beijing South6h17m
G259015:47Shanghai Hongqiao23:11Beijing South7h24m
G2416:00Shanghai Hongqiao20:35Beijing South4h35m
G80216:04Shanghai Hongqiao22:00Beijing South5h56m
T11016:30Shanghai08:33Beijing16h03m
G80616:37Shanghai Hongqiao22:22Beijing South5h45m
G2617:00Shanghai Hongqiao21:32Beijing South4h32m
G72617:16Shanghai Hongqiao23:02Beijing South5h46m
G80817:25Shanghai Hongqiao23:16Beijing South5h51m
G81017:46Shanghai Hongqiao23:42Beijing South5h56m
G2817:55Shanghai22:37Beijing South4h42m
D1818:42Shanghai Songjiang07:09Beijing12h27m
G3018:52Shanghai Hongqiao23:21Beijing South4h29m
D819:08Shanghai07:17Beijing12h09m
G3219:25Shanghai Hongqiao23:49Beijing South4h24m
D1021:05Shanghai South09:24Beijing South12h19m
D1221:14Shanghai Songjiang09:40Beijing12h26m
D621:15Shanghai09:25Beijing12h10m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Beijing

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

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
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    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

Railway Stations in Beijing

  • Beijing South北京南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 4Metro Line 14
  • Beijing北京
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Beijing (北京)
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Direct services51
Fastest journey4 hours 24 minutes on G12 (10:00 to 14:24)
First train06:31 G532 from Shanghai Hongqiao
Last train21:15 D6 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai South
Arrival stations on timetableBeijing South, Beijing
Train types in snapshotG, T, D
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Beijing train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h24m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 51 direct services between Shanghai and Beijing.

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.