Shanghai to Tianjin Train

上海 → 天津

Shanghai to Tianjin takes between 3 hours 59 minutes and 20 hours 25 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 39 direct services, with the first train at 06:31 and the last at 21:15. 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 Tianjin. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
39 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G53206:31Shanghaihongqiao11:41Tianjin South5h10m
G55007:22Shanghaihongqiao12:44Tianjin South5h22m
G56607:27Shanghaihongqiao12:52Tianjin South5h25m
G59807:38Shanghaihongqiao12:48Tianjin South5h10m
G122907:47Shanghaihongqiao13:31Tianjin South5h44m
G60008:05Shanghaihongqiao13:27Tianjin South5h22m
G123309:04Shanghaihongqiao14:46Tianjin West5h42m
G125509:31Shanghaihongqiao15:56Tianjin West6h25m
G120109:33Shanghaihongqiao15:15Tianjin West5h42m
G67009:43Shanghaihongqiao15:15Tianjin South5h32m
G10010:04Shanghaihongqiao14:09Tianjin West4h05m
G73611:05Shanghaihongqiao17:18Tianjin South6h13m
G125211:10Shanghaihongqiao16:57Tianjin West5h47m
G122511:24Shanghaihongqiao17:14Tianjin West5h50m
146212:15Shanghai07:51Tianjin West19h36m
G73812:20Shanghaihongqiao17:50Tianjin South5h30m
G74212:32Shanghaihongqiao17:57Tianjin South5h25m
G74813:26Shanghaihongqiao18:25Tianjin South4h59m
G75013:33Shanghaihongqiao19:12Tianjin South5h39m
G75214:18Shanghaihongqiao19:31Tianjin South5h13m
T13214:36Shanghai05:05Tianjin14h29m
G87414:49Shanghaihongqiao20:32Tianjin West5h43m
G2215:00Shanghaihongqiao18:59Tianjin South3h59m
G4415:04Shanghaihongqiao19:03Tianjin South3h59m
G89015:21Shanghai20:58Tianjin West5h37m
Z51615:32Shanghai03:51Tianjin12h19m
G80216:04Shanghaihongqiao21:25Tianjin South5h21m
G96816:13Shanghaihongqiao22:02Tianjin West5h49m
K4816:24Shanghaisongjiang12:49Tianjin20h25m
T11016:30Shanghai06:30Tianjin West14h
G99617:11Shanghaihongqiao22:23Tianjin West5h12m
G72617:16Shanghaihongqiao22:26Tianjin South5h10m
K66618:09Shanghai11:58Tianjin17h49m
D1818:42Shanghaisongjiang05:52Tianjin West11h10m
Z28219:17Shanghaisongjiang08:39Tianjin West13h22m
Z17219:34Shanghai07:15Tianjin West11h41m
K18820:08Shanghai12:19Tianjin16h11m
K33620:15Shanghaisongjiang14:38Tianjin18h23m
D621:15Shanghai08:08Tianjin West10h53m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Tianjin

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

  • Tianjin天津
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 3Metro Line 9
  • Tianjin North天津北
    Other railway station in Tianjin
    Metro Line 3Metro Line 6
  • Tianjin South天津南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 3
  • Tianjin West天津西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 4Metro Line 6

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Tianjin (天津)
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Direct services39
Fastest journey3 hours 59 minutes on G22 (15:00 to 18:59)
First train06:31 G532 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train21:15 D6 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetableTianjin South, Tianjin West, Tianjin
Train types in snapshotG, T, Z, K, D
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Tianjin train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h59m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 39 direct services between Shanghai and Tianjin.

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.