Shanghai to Tianshui Train

上海 → 天水

Shanghai to Tianshui takes between 1 hour 14 minutes and 19 hours 50 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 18 direct services, with the first train at 06:09 and the last at 17:46. 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 Tianshui. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
18 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G197006:09Shanghaihongqiao15:02Tianshuinan8h53m
G317606:19Shanghaihongqiao16:25Tianshuinan10h06m
G46406:48Shanghaihongqiao15:09Tianshuinan8h21m
K218608:57Shanghai10:11Tianshui1h14m
K218608:57Shanghai11:06Gangu2h09m
G316409:38Shanghaihongqiao19:42Tianshuinan10h04m
G197809:56Shanghaihongqiao20:25Tianshuinan10h29m
G325610:42Shanghai South21:47Tianshuinan11h05m
K491611:58Shanghai14:45Tianshui2h47m
K491611:58Shanghai15:37Gangu3h39m
D11212:03Shanghaisongjiang06:39Tianshui18h36m
D28813:27Shanghai08:15Tianshui18h48m
D28813:27Shanghai09:06Gangu19h39m
Z37615:38Shanghai11:28Tianshui19h50m
Z4016:48Shanghai11:40Tianshui18h52m
D21616:54Shanghai11:22Tianshui18h28m
D21616:54Shanghai12:11Gangu19h17m
Z30417:46Shanghai11:58Tianshui18h12m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Tianshui

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Tianshui. 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
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9

Railway Stations in Tianshui

  • Tianshui South天水南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Tianshui天水
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Gangu甘谷
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Tianshui (天水)
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Direct services18
Fastest journey1 hour 14 minutes on K2186 (08:57 to 10:11)
First train06:09 G1970 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train17:46 Z304 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetableTianshui South, Tianshui, Gangu
Train types in snapshotG, K, D, Z
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Tianshui train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h14m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 18 direct services between Shanghai and Tianshui.

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.