Which stations serve Shanghai and Zibo?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Zibo, Zibobei serve Zibo.

Shanghai to Zibo Train

上海 → 淄博

Shanghai to Zibo takes between 4 hours 38 minutes and 6 hours 43 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 07:05 and the last at 16:32. 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 Zibo. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G986	07:05Shanghai	11:43Zibo	4h38m
D2122	13:16Shanghaihongqiao	19:59Zibo	6h43m
D2922	15:10Shanghai	21:48Zibobei	6h38m
G826	16:32Shanghaihongqiao	21:18Zibo	4h46m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Zibo

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

Zibo淄博
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Zibo North淄博北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Zibo (淄博)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	4 hours 38 minutes on G986 (07:05 to 11:43)
First train	07:05 G986 from Shanghai
Last train	16:32 G826 from Shanghaihongqiao
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao
Arrival stations on timetable	Zibo, Zibo North
Train types in snapshot	G, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Zibo train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h38m. 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 Zibo.

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.