Which stations serve Shanghai and Harbin?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Harbin, Harbin North, Harbin East, Harbin West serve Harbin.

Shanghai to Harbin Train

上海 → 哈尔滨

Shanghai to Harbin takes between 3 minutes and 12 hours 5 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 2 direct services, with the first train at 09:33 and the last at 19:34. 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 Harbin. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Date

Direct Train Schedule

2 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1201	09:33Shanghaihongqiao	21:38Harbin West	12h05m
Z172	19:34Shanghai	19:37Harbin West	3m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Harbin

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

Harbin哈尔滨
Other railway station in Harbin
Metro Line 2
Harbin North哈尔滨北
Other railway station in Harbin
Metro Line 2
Harbin East哈尔滨东
Other railway station in Harbin
Metro Line 1
Harbin West哈尔滨西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 3

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Harbin (哈尔滨)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	2
Fastest journey	3 minutes on Z172 (19:34 to 19:37)
First train	09:33 G1201 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	19:34 Z172 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai
Arrival stations on timetable	Harbin West
Train types in snapshot	G, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Harbin train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 2 direct services between Shanghai and Harbin.

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.