Which stations serve Shanghai and Changchun?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Changchun, Changchun West serve Changchun.

Shanghai to Changchun Train

上海 → 长春

Shanghai to Changchun takes between 9 hours 3 minutes and 21 hours 57 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 09:04 and the last at 20:15. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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From

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Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1233	09:04Shanghaihongqiao	20:05Changchun	11h01m
G1255	09:31Shanghaihongqiao	21:30Changchun West	11h59m
G1201	09:33Shanghaihongqiao	20:37Changchun West	11h04m
G100	10:04Shanghaihongqiao	19:07Changchun West	9h03m
Z516	15:32Shanghai	13:18Changchun	21h46m
Z172	19:34Shanghai	17:31Changchun	21h57m
K336	20:15Shanghaisongjiang	09:28Changchun	13h13m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Changchun

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Changchun. 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 Changchun

Changchun长春
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 1
Changchun West长春西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 2

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Changchun (长春)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	7
Fastest journey	9 hours 3 minutes on G100 (10:04 to 19:07)
First train	09:04 G1233 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	20:15 K336 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Changchun, Changchun West
Train types in snapshot	G, Z, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Changchun train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 9h03m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 7 direct services between Shanghai and Changchun.

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.