Which stations serve Shanghai and Zhanjiang?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Zhanjiang, Zhanjiangbei, Zhanjiangxi serve Zhanjiang.

Shanghai to Zhanjiang Train

上海 → 湛江

Shanghai to Zhanjiang takes between 5 hours 23 minutes and 9 hours 31 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 11:03 and the last at 16:40. 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 Zhanjiang. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G247	11:03Shanghaihongqiao	20:34Zhanjiangbei	9h31m
G251	14:00Shanghaihongqiao	22:29Zhanjiangbei	8h29m
K511	16:40Shanghaisongjiang	22:03Zhanjiangxi	5h23m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Zhanjiang

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

Zhanjiang湛江
Other railway station in Zhanjiang
Zhanjiang North湛江北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Zhanjiang West湛江西
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Zhanjiang (湛江)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	5 hours 23 minutes on K511 (16:40 to 22:03)
First train	11:03 G247 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	16:40 K511 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Zhanjiang North, Zhanjiang West
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Zhanjiang train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h23m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Shanghai and Zhanjiang.

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.