Which stations serve Shanghai and Taiyuan?

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

Shanghai to Taiyuan Train

上海 → 太原

Shanghai to Taiyuan takes between 6 hours 58 minutes and 21 hours 5 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 10 direct services, with the first train at 06:43 and the last at 18:00. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

10 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3144	06:43Shanghaisongjiang	16:25Taiyuan South	9h42m
G1952	07:44Shanghaisongjiang	17:10Taiyuan South	9h26m
G3751	09:56Shanghaihongqiao	18:31Taiyuan South	8h35m
G1956	11:44Shanghaihongqiao	21:26Taiyuan South	9h42m
G3132	12:02Shanghaihongqiao	20:55Taiyuan South	8h53m
G468	13:12Shanghaihongqiao	20:10Taiyuan	6h58m
K1806	14:17Shanghaisongjiang	11:22Taiyuan	21h05m
Z268	14:49Shanghai	06:41Taiyuan	15h52m
K372	16:03Shanghai	12:11Taiyuan	20h08m
Z196	18:00Shanghai	07:46Taiyuan	13h46m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Taiyuan

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

Taiyuan太原
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Taiyuan South太原南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Taiyuan (太原)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	10
Fastest journey	6 hours 58 minutes on G468 (13:12 to 20:10)
First train	06:43 G3144 from Shanghaisongjiang
Last train	18:00 Z196 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai
Arrival stations on timetable	Taiyuan South, Taiyuan
Train types in snapshot	G, K, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Taiyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h58m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 10 direct services between Shanghai and Taiyuan.

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.