Which stations serve Shanghai and Cangzhou?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Cangzhou, Cangzhouxi serve Cangzhou.

Shanghai to Cangzhou Train

上海 → 沧州

Shanghai to Cangzhou takes between 4 hours 26 minutes and 18 hours 45 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 30 direct services, with the first train at 06:32 and the last at 20:15. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

30 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G548	06:32Shanghaihongqiao	11:48Cangzhouxi	5h16m
G1229	07:47Shanghaihongqiao	13:07Cangzhouxi	5h20m
G600	08:05Shanghaihongqiao	13:03Cangzhouxi	4h58m
G634	08:15Shanghaihongqiao	13:18Cangzhouxi	5h03m
G1255	09:31Shanghaihongqiao	15:24Cangzhouxi	5h53m
G1201	09:33Shanghaihongqiao	14:35Cangzhouxi	5h02m
G694	10:43Shanghaihongqiao	15:33Cangzhouxi	4h50m
G736	11:05Shanghaihongqiao	16:44Cangzhouxi	5h39m
G1252	11:10Shanghaihongqiao	16:23Cangzhouxi	5h13m
G734	11:15Shanghai	16:27Cangzhouxi	5h12m
G1225	11:24Shanghaihongqiao	16:31Cangzhouxi	5h07m
1462	12:15Shanghai	06:15Cangzhou	18h
T132	14:36Shanghai	03:22Cangzhou	12h46m
G796	14:40Shanghaihongqiao	19:41Cangzhouxi	5h01m
G874	14:49Shanghaihongqiao	19:45Cangzhouxi	4h56m
G890	15:21Shanghai	20:23Cangzhouxi	5h02m
G800	15:25Shanghaihongqiao	20:40Cangzhouxi	5h15m
G2590	15:47Shanghaihongqiao	22:18Cangzhouxi	6h31m
G968	16:13Shanghaihongqiao	21:27Cangzhouxi	5h14m
K48	16:24Shanghaisongjiang	11:09Cangzhou	18h45m
T110	16:30Shanghai	04:28Cangzhou	11h58m
G996	17:11Shanghaihongqiao	21:37Cangzhouxi	4h26m
G810	17:46Shanghaihongqiao	22:44Cangzhouxi	4h58m
K666	18:09Shanghai	10:14Cangzhou	16h05m
D18	18:42Shanghaisongjiang	04:50Cangzhou	10h08m
D8	19:08Shanghai	05:00Cangzhou	9h52m
Z282	19:17Shanghaisongjiang	06:56Cangzhou	11h39m
Z172	19:34Shanghai	06:03Cangzhou	10h29m
K188	20:08Shanghai	10:40Cangzhou	14h32m
K336	20:15Shanghaisongjiang	13:00Cangzhou	16h45m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Cangzhou

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Cangzhou. 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
Used by direct trains in this timetable
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 Cangzhou

Cangzhou沧州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Cangzhou West沧州西
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Cangzhou (沧州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	30
Fastest journey	4 hours 26 minutes on G996 (17:11 to 21:37)
First train	06:32 G548 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	20:15 K336 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Cangzhou West, Cangzhou
Train types in snapshot	G, T, K, D, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Cangzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h26m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 30 direct services between Shanghai and Cangzhou.

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.