Shanghai to Kaifeng Train

上海 → 开封

Shanghai to Kaifeng takes between 3 hours 37 minutes and 13 hours 31 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 26 direct services, with the first train at 06:09 and the last at 20:45. 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 Kaifeng. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
26 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G197006:09Shanghaihongqiao10:24Lankaonan4h15m
G180206:13Shanghaihongqiao10:49Lankaonan4h36m
G197407:16Shanghaihongqiao11:49Kaifengbei4h33m
K218608:57Shanghai20:24Kaifeng11h27m
K218608:57Shanghai19:48Lankao10h51m
K36009:29Shanghai21:42Kaifeng12h13m
K36009:29Shanghai21:08Lankao11h39m
G147609:51Shanghaihongqiao14:16Lankaonan4h25m
G317110:15Shanghaihongqiao15:23Lankaonan5h08m
G328410:37Shanghaihongqiao16:45Kaifengbei6h08m
K23411:10Shanghai23:46Kaifeng12h36m
G315211:32Shanghaihongqiao17:38Lankaonan6h06m
G313212:02Shanghaihongqiao16:59Lankaonan4h57m
K110213:41Shanghai03:12Kaifeng13h31m
G8014:04Shanghaihongqiao17:41Kaifengbei3h37m
D12214:13Shanghai22:24Kaifeng8h11m
G181814:33Shanghaihongqiao18:59Kaifengbei4h26m
G181814:33Shanghaihongqiao18:40Lankaonan4h07m
G182215:32Shanghaihongqiao20:14Kaifengbei4h42m
K55715:52Shanghai04:27Kaifeng12h35m
G261215:53Shanghaihongqiao21:37Kaifengbei5h44m
G191616:09Shanghaihongqiao20:23Kaifengbei4h14m
Z4016:48Shanghai01:24Kaifeng8h36m
D12618:09Shanghaisongjiang02:18Kaifeng8h09m
D9218:19Shanghai02:12Kaifeng7h53m
K28220:45Shanghai08:04Kaifeng11h19m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Kaifeng

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Kaifeng. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
  • Shanghai上海
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9

Railway Stations in Kaifeng

  • Lankao South兰考南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Kaifeng North开封北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Kaifeng开封
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Lankao兰考
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Kaifeng (开封)
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Direct services26
Fastest journey3 hours 37 minutes on G80 (14:04 to 17:41)
First train06:09 G1970 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train20:45 K282 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetableLankao South, Kaifeng North, Kaifeng, Lankao
Train types in snapshotG, K, D, Z
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Kaifeng train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h37m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 26 direct services between Shanghai and Kaifeng.

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.