Shenzhen to Shanghai Train

深圳 → 上海

Shenzhen to Shanghai takes between 6 hours 34 minutes and 19 hours 17 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 42 direct services, with the first train at 06:35 and the last at 20:41. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
42 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G278706:35Shenzhen16:22Shanghai Hongqiao9h47m
G279006:35Shenzhen16:22Shanghai Hongqiao9h47m
D312606:46Shenzhen North18:44Shanghai Hongqiao11h58m
G27007:43Shenzhen North14:17Shanghai Hongqiao6h34m
D228408:15Shenzhen North19:08Shanghai Hongqiao10h53m
D228508:15Shenzhen North19:08Shanghai Hongqiao10h53m
D229008:55Shenzhen North20:42Shanghai Hongqiao11h47m
D229108:55Shenzhen North20:42Shanghai Hongqiao11h47m
D229009:18Shenzhenpingshan20:42Shanghai Hongqiao11h24m
D229109:18Shenzhenpingshan20:42Shanghai Hongqiao11h24m
D227909:32Shenzhen North21:16Shanghai Hongqiao11h44m
D228209:32Shenzhen North21:16Shanghai Hongqiao11h44m
D227909:55Shenzhenpingshan21:16Shanghai Hongqiao11h21m
D228209:55Shenzhenpingshan21:16Shanghai Hongqiao11h21m
D37810:30Shenzhen North21:48Shanghai South11h18m
D242111:13Shenzhen North22:26Shanghai South11h13m
D242411:13Shenzhen North22:26Shanghai South11h13m
D242111:32Shenzhenpingshan22:26Shanghai South10h54m
D242411:32Shenzhenpingshan22:26Shanghai South10h54m
D310811:52Shenzhen North22:53Shanghai South11h01m
G90211:57Shenzhen North19:43Shanghai Hongqiao7h46m
G278312:55Shenzhen22:59Shanghai10h04m
G278612:55Shenzhen22:59Shanghai10h04m
G38314:27Shenzhen North22:42Shanghai Hongqiao8h15m
G38614:27Shenzhen North22:42Shanghai Hongqiao8h15m
G99815:10Shenzhen North22:28Shanghai South7h18m
T10216:04Shenzhen East11:21Shanghai Songjiang19h17m
D91119:59Shenzhen North06:19Shanghai Songjiang10h20m
D91119:59Shenzhen North06:35Shanghai Hongqiao10h36m
D91119:59Shenzhen North07:04Shanghai11h05m
D91419:59Shenzhen North06:19Shanghai Songjiang10h20m
D91419:59Shenzhen North06:35Shanghai Hongqiao10h36m
D91419:59Shenzhen North07:04Shanghai11h05m
D2220:00Shenzhen12:21Shanghai Songjiang16h21m
D2220:00Shenzhen12:46Shanghai South16h46m
D93220:05Shenzhen North06:47Shanghai Hongqiao10h42m
D93320:05Shenzhen North06:47Shanghai Hongqiao10h42m
D93620:10Shenzhen North06:52Shanghai Hongqiao10h42m
D93720:10Shenzhen North06:52Shanghai Hongqiao10h42m
D94220:15Shenzhen North06:42Shanghai Hongqiao10h27m
D94320:15Shenzhen North06:42Shanghai Hongqiao10h27m
G90020:41Shenzhen North06:58Shanghai Hongqiao10h17m

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

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Railway Stations in Shenzhen and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Shenzhen

  • Shenzhen North深圳北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 4Metro Line 5Metro Line 6
  • Shenzhen深圳
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1
  • Shenzhen East深圳东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 3Metro Line 5Metro Line 14
  • Shenzhen Pingshan深圳坪山
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
  • Shanghai上海
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • 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
    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

At a Glance

RouteShenzhen (深圳) to Shanghai (上海)
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Direct services42
Fastest journey6 hours 34 minutes on G270 (07:43 to 14:17)
First train06:35 G2790 from Shenzhen
Last train20:41 G900 from Shenzhen North
Departure stations on timetableShenzhen, Shenzhen North, Shenzhen Pingshan, Shenzhen East
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
Train types in snapshotG, D, T
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥2827, Premier class from ¥688, First class from ¥1044, Second class from ¥287, Premium dynamic sleeper from ¥1210, First-class sleeper from ¥603, Dynamic sleeper from ¥660, Soft sleeper from ¥597, Second-class sleeper from ¥445, Hard sleeper from ¥379, Hard seat from ¥227, No seat from ¥227. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shenzhen to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h34m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 42 direct services between Shenzhen and Shanghai.

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.