Which stations serve Taiyuan and Shanghai?

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

Taiyuan to Shanghai Train

太原 → 上海

Taiyuan to Shanghai takes between 6 hours 59 minutes and 20 hours 59 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 08:49 and the last at 20:29. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1955	08:49Taiyuan South	17:53Shanghaihongqiao	9h04m
G3131	09:16Taiyuan South	18:33Shanghaihongqiao	9h17m
G1951	12:26Taiyuan South	21:14Shanghaihongqiao	8h48m
G467	12:27Taiyuan South	19:26Shanghaihongqiao	6h59m
G3752	12:44Taiyuan South	22:04Shanghaihongqiao	9h20m
G3143	13:53Taiyuan South	22:57Shanghaihongqiao	9h04m
K371	17:47Taiyuan	14:46Shanghai	20h59m
Z195	19:58Taiyuan	10:02Shanghai	14h04m
Z267	20:29Taiyuan	12:21Shanghai	15h52m

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

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Taiyuan and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Taiyuan

Taiyuan太原
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Taiyuan South太原南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

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

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	6 hours 59 minutes on G467 (12:27 to 19:26)
First train	08:49 G1955 from Taiyuan South
Last train	20:29 Z267 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan South, Taiyuan
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai
Train types in snapshot	G, K, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h59m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 direct services between Taiyuan 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.