Shanghai to Changzhou Train

上海 → 常州

Shanghai to Changzhou takes between 35 minutes and 7 hours 4 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 468 direct services, with the first train at 03:52 and the last at 23:40. 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 Changzhou. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
468 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 468 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K52803:52Shanghai Songjiang06:03Changzhou2h11m
G703205:45Shanghai06:43Changzhou58m
G312406:06Shanghai07:11Changzhou1h05m
G312506:06Shanghai07:11Changzhou1h05m
D35206:12Shanghai Hongqiao07:26Changzhou1h14m
D35306:12Shanghai Hongqiao07:26Changzhou1h14m
D35206:12Shanghaihongqiao07:16Qishuyan1h04m
D35306:12Shanghaihongqiao07:16Qishuyan1h04m
G180206:13Shanghai Hongqiao07:07Changzhou North54m
G180306:13Shanghai Hongqiao07:07Changzhou North54m
G317606:19Shanghai Hongqiao07:13Changzhou North54m
G317706:19Shanghai Hongqiao07:13Changzhou North54m
G708006:19Shanghai07:32Changzhou1h13m
G708106:19Shanghai07:32Changzhou1h13m
D63606:22Shanghai Hongqiao07:42Changzhou1h20m
D63706:22Shanghai Hongqiao07:42Changzhou1h20m
D292806:23Shanghai Songjiang08:16Changzhou1h53m
D292906:23Shanghai Songjiang08:16Changzhou1h53m
G305406:27Shanghai07:37Changzhou1h10m
G305506:27Shanghai07:37Changzhou1h10m
G53206:31Shanghai Hongqiao07:18Changzhou North47m
G331406:32Shanghai07:59Changzhou1h27m
G331506:32Shanghai07:59Changzhou1h27m
G54806:32Shanghaihongqiao08:12Jintan1h40m
G54806:32Shanghaihongqiao07:58Wujin1h26m
G177206:35Shanghai Hongqiao07:46Changzhou North1h11m
G177306:35Shanghai Hongqiao07:46Changzhou North1h11m
G331406:40Shanghai West07:59Changzhou1h19m
G331506:40Shanghai West07:59Changzhou1h19m
G323006:42Shanghai Hongqiao07:47Changzhou1h05m
G323106:42Shanghai Hongqiao07:47Changzhou1h05m
G46406:48Shanghai Hongqiao07:32Changzhou North44m
G46506:48Shanghai Hongqiao07:32Changzhou North44m
G700206:48Shanghai07:54Changzhou1h06m
D292806:52Shanghai Hongqiao08:16Changzhou1h24m
D292906:52Shanghai Hongqiao08:16Changzhou1h24m
G278406:55Shanghai08:05Changzhou1h10m
G278506:55Shanghai08:05Changzhou1h10m
G407:00Shanghai07:40Changzhou North40m
G339007:04Shanghai Hongqiao08:10Changzhou1h06m
G339107:04Shanghai Hongqiao08:10Changzhou1h06m
D221607:05Shanghai South09:19Jintan2h14m
D221707:05Shanghai South09:19Jintan2h14m
D221607:05Shanghai South09:03Wujin1h58m
D221707:05Shanghai South09:03Wujin1h58m
G826207:10Shanghai08:22Changzhou1h12m
G198607:19Shanghai Hongqiao08:34Changzhou1h15m
G198707:19Shanghai Hongqiao08:34Changzhou1h15m
D221207:20Shanghai Songjiang09:04Changzhou1h44m
D221307:20Shanghai Songjiang09:04Changzhou1h44m
G55007:22Shanghai Hongqiao08:09Changzhou North47m
G146807:31Shanghai08:43Changzhou1h12m
G146907:31Shanghai08:43Changzhou1h12m
D221607:34Shanghaihongqiao09:19Jintan1h45m
D221707:34Shanghaihongqiao09:19Jintan1h45m
D221607:34Shanghaihongqiao09:03Wujin1h29m
D221707:34Shanghaihongqiao09:03Wujin1h29m
G59807:38Shanghai Hongqiao08:25Changzhou North47m
D221207:41Shanghai Hongqiao09:04Changzhou1h23m
D221307:41Shanghai Hongqiao09:04Changzhou1h23m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Changzhou

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • 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 West上海西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 11Metro Line 15
  • Shanghai South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15

Railway Stations in Changzhou

  • Changzhou常州
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1
  • Qishuyan戚墅堰
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Changzhou North常州北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1
  • Jintan金坛
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Wujin武进
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Liyang溧阳
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Changzhou (常州)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services468
Fastest journey35 minutes on G84 (19:05 to 19:40)
First train03:52 K528 from Shanghai Songjiang
Last train23:40 K1507 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Songjiang, Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai West, Shanghai South
Arrival stations on timetableChangzhou, Qishuyan, Changzhou North, Jintan, Wujin, Liyang
Train types in snapshotK, G, D, C, T, Z
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥239, Premier class from ¥139, First class from ¥88, Preferred first class from ¥150, Second class from ¥33, Luxury soft sleeper from ¥193.50, First-class sleeper from ¥139, Soft sleeper from ¥105.50, Second-class sleeper from ¥111, Hard sleeper from ¥67.50, Hard seat from ¥21.50, No seat from ¥21.50. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Changzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 35m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 468 direct services between Shanghai and Changzhou.

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.