Which stations serve Shanghai and Handan?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Handan, Handandong serve Handan.

Shanghai to Handan Train

上海 → 邯郸

Shanghai to Handan takes between 6 hours 17 minutes and 16 hours 56 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 07:44 and the last at 16:25. 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 Handan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1952	07:44Shanghaisongjiang	14:35Handandong	6h51m
K234	11:10Shanghai	04:06Handan	16h56m
G2812	16:25Shanghaihongqiao	22:42Handandong	6h17m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Handan

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

Handan邯郸
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Handan East邯郸东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Handan (邯郸)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	6 hours 17 minutes on G2812 (16:25 to 22:42)
First train	07:44 G1952 from Shanghaisongjiang
Last train	16:25 G2812 from Shanghaihongqiao
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao
Arrival stations on timetable	Handan East, Handan
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Handan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h17m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Shanghai and Handan.

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.