Shanghai to Shenzhen Train

上海 → 深圳

Shanghai to Shenzhen takes between 6 hours 35 minutes and 16 hours 56 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 15 direct services, with the first train at 06:52 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 Shenzhen. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
15 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D228706:52Shanghai South18:18Shenzhen North11h26m
G278406:55Shanghai17:07Shenzhen10h12m
G99707:30Shanghai South14:42Shenzhen North7h12m
D37708:11Shanghai South19:04Shenzhen North10h53m
D228108:44Shanghai Hongqiao20:14Shenzhen North11h30m
G38408:47Shanghai Hongqiao17:30Shenzhen North8h43m
D228908:52Shanghai Hongqiao20:21Shenzhen North11h29m
D310709:50Shanghai South21:27Shenzhen North11h37m
D312510:27Shanghai Hongqiao21:22Shenzhen North10h55m
D228311:20Shanghai Hongqiao22:22Shenzhen North11h02m
D2112:42Shanghai South05:38Shenzhen16h56m
G278812:50Shanghai22:35Shenzhen9h45m
G90113:50Shanghai Hongqiao21:31Shenzhen North7h41m
G26915:00Shanghai Hongqiao21:35Shenzhen North6h35m
G89520:15Shanghai Hongqiao07:03Shenzhen North10h48m

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

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Shenzhen

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

  • Shenzhen North深圳北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 4Metro Line 5Metro Line 6
  • Shenzhen深圳
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Shenzhen (深圳)
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Direct services15
Fastest journey6 hours 35 minutes on G269 (15:00 to 21:35)
First train06:52 D2287 from Shanghai South
Last train20:15 G895 from Shanghai Hongqiao
Departure stations on timetableShanghai South, Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao
Arrival stations on timetableShenzhen North, Shenzhen
Train types in snapshotD, G
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Shenzhen train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h35m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 15 direct services between Shanghai and Shenzhen.

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.