Shanghai to Xiamen Train

上海 → 厦门

Shanghai to Xiamen takes between 5 hours 3 minutes and 8 hours 24 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 23 direct services, with the first train at 06:20 and the last at 15:13. 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 Xiamen. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
23 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G309106:20Shanghaihongqiao13:47Xiamen North7h27m
D228706:52Shanghai South14:48Xiamen North7h56m
G305907:32Shanghaihongqiao15:17Xiamen North7h45m
D313107:41Shanghaihongqiao15:22Xiamen North7h41m
D37708:11Shanghai South15:41Xiamen North7h30m
D320108:19Shanghaihongqiao16:43Xiamen North8h24m
G131508:34Shanghai South14:49Xiamen North6h15m
D228108:44Shanghaihongqiao16:53Xiamen North8h09m
D228908:52Shanghaihongqiao16:58Xiamen North8h06m
G25509:07Shanghai South14:14Xiamen North5h07m
G163309:21Shanghai South15:32Xiamen North6h11m
D310709:50Shanghai South17:50Xiamen North8h
D320510:00Shanghaihongqiao17:24Xiamen North7h24m
G163510:23Shanghai South16:26Xiamen North6h03m
D312510:27Shanghaihongqiao18:02Xiamen North7h35m
D228311:20Shanghaihongqiao19:01Xiamen North7h41m
G167311:50Shanghaihongqiao19:52Xiamen North8h02m
G25712:00Shanghaihongqiao17:03Xiamen North5h03m
D329112:16Shanghaihongqiao20:05Xiamen North7h49m
D314113:22Shanghaihongqiao21:08Xiamen North7h46m
G25914:04Shanghaihongqiao19:08Xiamen North5h04m
G165914:53Shanghai South22:15Xiamen North7h22m
G164115:13Shanghai South22:20Xiamen North7h07m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Xiamen

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai上海
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    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
    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 Xiamen

  • Xiamen厦门
    Other railway station in Xiamen
    Metro Line 3
  • Xiamen North厦门北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Xiamen (厦门)
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Direct services23
Fastest journey5 hours 3 minutes on G257 (12:00 to 17:03)
First train06:20 G3091 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train15:13 G1641 from Shanghai South
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South
Arrival stations on timetableXiamen North
Train types in snapshotG, D
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Xiamen train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h03m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 23 direct services between Shanghai and Xiamen.

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.