Which stations serve Shanghai and Shanhaiguan?

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

Shanghai to Shanhaiguan Train

上海 → 山海关

Shanghai to Shanhaiguan takes between 30 minutes and 22 hours 20 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 13 direct services, with the first train at 07:47 and the last at 20:15. 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 Shanhaiguan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

13 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1229	07:47Shanghaihongqiao	15:31Shanhaiguan	7h44m
G1233	09:04Shanghaihongqiao	16:15Shanhaiguan	7h11m
G1255	09:31Shanghaihongqiao	17:41Shanhaiguan	8h10m
G1201	09:33Shanghaihongqiao	17:03Shanhaiguan	7h30m
G1252	11:10Shanghaihongqiao	18:46Shanhaiguan	7h36m
G1225	11:24Shanghaihongqiao	18:56Shanhaiguan	7h32m
T132	14:36Shanghai	08:28Shanhaiguan	17h52m
Z516	15:32Shanghai	07:12Shanhaiguan	15h40m
K48	16:24Shanghaisongjiang	16:54Shanhaiguan	30m
K666	18:09Shanghai	16:11Shanhaiguan	22h02m
Z172	19:34Shanghai	11:06Shanhaiguan	15h32m
K188	20:08Shanghai	16:08Shanhaiguan	20h
K336	20:15Shanghaisongjiang	18:35Shanhaiguan	22h20m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Shanhaiguan

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai上海
Used by direct trains in this timetable
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
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9
Shanghai West上海西
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

Railway Stations in Shanhaiguan

Shanhaiguan山海关
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Shanhaiguan (山海关)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	13
Fastest journey	30 minutes on K48 (16:24 to 16:54)
First train	07:47 G1229 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	20:15 K336 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanhaiguan
Train types in snapshot	G, T, Z, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Shanhaiguan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 30m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 13 direct services between Shanghai and Shanhaiguan.

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.