Which stations serve Shanghai and Jianshi?

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

Shanghai to Jianshi Train

上海 → 建始

Shanghai to Jianshi takes between 8 hours 58 minutes and 11 hours 41 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 06:01 and the last at 07:56. 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 Jianshi. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2206	06:01Shanghaihongqiao	15:57Jianshi	9h56m
D636	06:22Shanghaihongqiao	15:20Jianshi	8h58m
D2216	07:05Shanghai South	18:46Jianshi	11h41m
D2268	07:56Shanghaihongqiao	18:11Jianshi	10h15m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Jianshi

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Jianshi. 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
Used by direct trains in this timetable
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 Jianshi

Jianshi建始
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Jianshi (建始)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	8 hours 58 minutes on D636 (06:22 to 15:20)
First train	06:01 D2206 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	07:56 D2268 from Shanghaihongqiao
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South
Arrival stations on timetable	Jianshi
Train types in snapshot	D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Jianshi train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 8h58m. 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 Jianshi.

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.