Shanghai to Quanzhou Train

上海 → 泉州

Shanghai to Quanzhou takes between 4 hours 41 minutes and 7 hours 55 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 22 direct services, with the first train at 06:20 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 Quanzhou. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
22 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G309106:20Shanghaihongqiao13:11Quanzhoudong6h51m
D228706:52Shanghai South14:18Quanzhou7h26m
G305907:32Shanghaihongqiao14:49Quanzhou7h17m
D313107:41Shanghaihongqiao14:54Quanzhou7h13m
D37708:11Shanghai South15:13Quanzhou7h02m
D320108:19Shanghaihongqiao15:59Quanzhou7h40m
D320108:19Shanghaihongqiao16:14Jinjiang7h55m
D228108:44Shanghaihongqiao16:19Quanzhou7h35m
D228108:44Shanghaihongqiao16:32Jinjiang7h48m
D228908:52Shanghaihongqiao16:30Quanzhou7h38m
G25509:07Shanghai South13:48Quanzhoudong4h41m
G163309:21Shanghai South15:11Quanzhounan5h50m
D310709:50Shanghai South17:23Quanzhou7h33m
D320510:00Shanghaihongqiao16:55Quanzhou6h55m
G163510:23Shanghai South16:06Quanzhounan5h43m
D312510:27Shanghaihongqiao17:34Quanzhou7h07m
G167311:50Shanghaihongqiao19:30Quanzhounan7h40m
G25712:00Shanghaihongqiao16:43Quanzhounan4h43m
D329112:16Shanghaihongqiao19:38Quanzhou7h22m
D314113:22Shanghaihongqiao20:48Jinjiang7h26m
G25914:04Shanghaihongqiao18:47Quanzhounan4h43m
G165914:53Shanghai South21:55Quanzhounan7h02m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Quanzhou

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Quanzhou. 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 South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15

Railway Stations in Quanzhou

  • Quanzhou East泉州东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Quanzhou泉州
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Jinjiang晋江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Quanzhou South泉州南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Quanzhou (泉州)
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Direct services22
Fastest journey4 hours 41 minutes on G255 (09:07 to 13:48)
First train06:20 G3091 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train14:53 G1659 from Shanghai South
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South
Arrival stations on timetableQuanzhou East, Quanzhou, Jinjiang, Quanzhou South
Train types in snapshotG, D
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Quanzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h41m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 22 direct services between Shanghai and Quanzhou.

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.