Which stations serve Shanghai and Heyuan?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Heyuan, Heyuanbei, Heyuandong serve Heyuan.

Shanghai to Heyuan Train

上海 → 河源

Shanghai to Heyuan takes between 8 hours 49 minutes and 12 hours 52 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 06:55 and the last at 12:50. 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 Heyuan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G2784	06:55Shanghai	16:02Heyuandong	9h07m
D2289	08:52Shanghaihongqiao	21:44Heyuandong	12h52m
G2788	12:50Shanghai	21:39Heyuandong	8h49m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Heyuan

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

Heyuan河源
Other railway station in Heyuan
Heyuan North河源北
Other railway station in Heyuan
Heyuan East河源东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Heyuan (河源)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	8 hours 49 minutes on G2788 (12:50 to 21:39)
First train	06:55 G2784 from Shanghai
Last train	12:50 G2788 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao
Arrival stations on timetable	Heyuan East
Train types in snapshot	G, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Heyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 8h49m. 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 Heyuan.

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.