Which stations serve Shanghai and Chaoshan?

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

Shanghai to Chaoshan Train

上海 → 潮汕

Shanghai to Chaoshan takes between 8 hours 58 minutes and 9 hours 38 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 06:52 and the last at 11:20. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2287	06:52Shanghai South	16:16Chaoshan	9h24m
D377	08:11Shanghai South	17:10Chaoshan	8h59m
D2281	08:44Shanghaihongqiao	18:15Chaoshan	9h31m
D2289	08:52Shanghaihongqiao	18:30Chaoshan	9h38m
D3107	09:50Shanghai South	19:26Chaoshan	9h36m
D3125	10:27Shanghaihongqiao	19:36Chaoshan	9h09m
D2283	11:20Shanghaihongqiao	20:18Chaoshan	8h58m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Chaoshan

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai上海
Other railway station in Shanghai
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
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 9
Shanghai West上海西
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

Railway Stations in Chaoshan

Chaoshan潮汕
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Chaoshan (潮汕)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	7
Fastest journey	8 hours 58 minutes on D2283 (11:20 to 20:18)
First train	06:52 D2287 from Shanghai South
Last train	11:20 D2283 from Shanghaihongqiao
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai South, Shanghai Hongqiao
Arrival stations on timetable	Chaoshan
Train types in snapshot	D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Chaoshan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 8h58m. 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 Chaoshan.

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.