Which stations serve Shanghai and Datong?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Datong, Datongdong, Datongnan serve Datong.

Shanghai to Datong Train

上海 → 大同

Shanghai to Datong takes between 47 minutes and 20 hours 56 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 09:56 and the last at 19:17. 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 Datong. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3751	09:56Shanghaihongqiao	20:31Datongnan	10h35m
G468	13:12Shanghaihongqiao	21:57Datongnan	8h45m
K372	16:03Shanghai	16:50Datong	47m
Z282	19:17Shanghaisongjiang	16:13Datong	20h56m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Datong

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

Datong大同
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Datong South大同南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Datong (大同)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	47 minutes on K372 (16:03 to 16:50)
First train	09:56 G3751 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	19:17 Z282 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Datong South, Datong
Train types in snapshot	G, K, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Datong train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 47m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Shanghai and Datong.

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.