Which stations serve Shanghai and Foshan?

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

Shanghai to Foshan Train

上海 → 佛山

Shanghaihongqiao to Foshan takes about 7 hours 46 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 1 direct services, with the first train at 11:03 and the last at 11:03. 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 Foshan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

1 direct service

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G247	11:03Shanghaihongqiao	18:49Foshan	7h46m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Foshan

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Foshan. 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
Other railway station in Shanghai
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 Foshan

Foshan佛山
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Foshan Metro Line 3
Foshan West佛山西
Other railway station in Foshan
Foshan Metro Line 3

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Foshan (佛山)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	1
Fastest journey	7 hours 46 minutes on G247 (11:03 to 18:49)
First train	11:03 G247 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	11:03 G247 from Shanghaihongqiao
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao
Arrival stations on timetable	Foshan
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Foshan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h46m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 1 direct services between Shanghai and Foshan.

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.