Which stations serve Shanghai and Zhijiangbei?

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

Shanghai to Zhijiangbei Train

上海 → 枝江

Shanghai to Zhijiangbei takes between 7 hours 28 minutes and 8 hours 17 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 07:20 and the last at 07:56. 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 Zhijiangbei. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2212	07:20Shanghaisongjiang	15:09Zhijiangbei	7h49m
D2213	07:20Shanghaisongjiang	15:09Zhijiangbei	7h49m
D2212	07:41Shanghaihongqiao	15:09Zhijiangbei	7h28m
D2213	07:41Shanghaihongqiao	15:09Zhijiangbei	7h28m
D2268	07:56Shanghaihongqiao	16:13Zhijiangbei	8h17m
D2269	07:56Shanghaihongqiao	16:13Zhijiangbei	8h17m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Zhijiangbei

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

Zhijiang North枝江北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Zhijiangbei (枝江)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	7 hours 28 minutes on D2212 (07:41 to 15:09)
First train	07:20 D2213 from Shanghaisongjiang
Last train	07:56 D2269 from Shanghaihongqiao
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai Hongqiao
Arrival stations on timetable	Zhijiang North
Train types in snapshot	D
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Zhijiangbei train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h28m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Shanghai and Zhijiangbei.

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.