Which stations serve Shanghai and Yanan?

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

Shanghai to Yanan Train

上海 → 延安

Shanghai to Yanan takes between 45 minutes and 9 hours 11 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 09:19 and the last at 15:52. 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 Yanan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G2194	09:19Shanghaihongqiao	18:30Yanan	9h11m
G2195	09:19Shanghaihongqiao	18:30Yanan	9h11m
K557	15:52Shanghai	16:37Yanan	45m
K560	15:52Shanghai	16:37Yanan	45m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Yanan

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

Yan'an延安
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Yanan (延安)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	45 minutes on K557 (15:52 to 16:37)
First train	09:19 G2195 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	15:52 K560 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai
Arrival stations on timetable	Yan'an
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Yanan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 45m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Shanghai and Yanan.

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.