Shanghai to Putian Train

上海 → 莆田

Shanghai to Putian takes between 4 hours 18 minutes and 7 hours 15 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 24 direct services, with the first train at 06:52 and the last at 14:53. 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 Putian. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
24 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D228706:52Shanghai South13:51Putian6h59m
G305907:32Shanghaihongqiao14:21Putian6h49m
D313107:41Shanghaihongqiao14:26Putian6h45m
D37708:11Shanghai South14:39Hanjiang6h28m
D320108:19Shanghaihongqiao15:31Putian7h12m
D320108:19Shanghaihongqiao15:14Hanjiang6h55m
G131508:34Shanghai South14:10Putian5h36m
D228108:44Shanghaihongqiao15:59Xianyou7h15m
D228908:52Shanghaihongqiao15:57Putian7h05m
G25509:07Shanghai South13:29Putian4h22m
G163309:21Shanghai South14:40Putian5h19m
D310709:50Shanghai South16:41Hanjiang6h51m
D310709:50Shanghai South17:03Xianyou7h13m
D312510:27Shanghaihongqiao17:07Putian6h40m
D228311:20Shanghaihongqiao18:12Putian6h52m
G167311:50Shanghaihongqiao19:04Putian7h14m
G25712:00Shanghaihongqiao16:18Putian4h18m
D329112:16Shanghaihongqiao19:10Putian6h54m
D329112:16Shanghaihongqiao18:58Hanjiang6h42m
D314113:22Shanghaihongqiao20:01Putian6h39m
D314113:22Shanghaihongqiao20:15Xianyou6h53m
G25914:04Shanghaihongqiao18:22Putian4h18m
D310314:43Shanghaihongqiao21:19Putian6h36m
G165914:53Shanghai South21:29Putian6h36m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Putian

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17

Railway Stations in Putian

  • Putian莆田
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Hanjiang涵江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Xianyou仙游
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Putian (莆田)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services24
Fastest journey4 hours 18 minutes on G257 (12:00 to 16:18)
First train06:52 D2287 from Shanghai South
Last train14:53 G1659 from Shanghai South
Departure stations on timetableShanghai South, Shanghai Hongqiao
Arrival stations on timetablePutian, Hanjiang, Xianyou
Train types in snapshotD, G
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Putian train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h18m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 24 direct services between Shanghai and Putian.

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.