Which stations serve Shanghai and Sanming?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Sanming, Sanmingbei serve Sanming.

Shanghai to Sanming Train

上海 → 三明

Shanghai to Sanming takes between 4 hours 36 minutes and 7 hours 59 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 06:27 and the last at 15:13. 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 Sanming. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D3145	06:27Shanghaihongqiao	14:26Sanmingbei	7h59m
G1509	08:32Shanghaihongqiao	13:32Sanming	5h
G1641	15:13Shanghai South	19:49Sanmingbei	4h36m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Sanming

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

Sanming三明
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Sanming North三明北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Sanming (三明)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	4 hours 36 minutes on G1641 (15:13 to 19:49)
First train	06:27 D3145 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	15:13 G1641 from Shanghai South
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South
Arrival stations on timetable	Sanming North, Sanming
Train types in snapshot	D, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Sanming train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h36m. 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 Sanming.

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.