Tianjin to Shanghai Train

天津 → 上海

Tianjin to Shanghai takes between 4 hours 2 minutes and 17 hours 29 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 30 direct services, with the first train at 01:17 and the last at 23:19. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Tianjin and Shanghai. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
30 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
Z17101:17Tianjin13:14Shanghai11h57m
Z51501:25Tianjin13:20Shanghai11h55m
K18701:39Tianjin18:05Shanghai16h26m
G53106:41Tianjin South12:04Shanghaihongqiao5h23m
G307:25Tianjin South11:33Shanghai4h08m
G59708:30Tianjin South13:49Shanghaihongqiao5h19m
G96708:40Tianjin West14:22Shanghaihongqiao5h42m
G87309:00Tianjin West14:56Shanghai5h56m
G88909:32Tianjin West15:42Shanghaihongqiao6h10m
G99510:31Tianjin West16:31Shanghaihongqiao6h
K33511:20Tianjin04:45Shanghaisongjiang17h25m
G65711:31Tianjin South16:52Shanghaihongqiao5h21m
G73511:49Tianjin South17:38Shanghaihongqiao5h49m
Z17511:52Tianjin04:01Shanghaisongjiang16h09m
G73711:54Tianjin South17:22Shanghaihongqiao5h28m
K4712:22Tianjin05:51Shanghaisongjiang17h29m
G74112:26Tianjin South18:02Shanghai5h36m
G1512:34Tianjin South16:38Shanghaihongqiao4h04m
G1713:33Tianjin South17:35Shanghai4h02m
146113:46Tianjin West06:45Shanghai16h59m
G80316:34Tianjin South22:19Shanghaihongqiao5h45m
G80918:07Tianjin South23:46Shanghaihongqiao5h39m
G2918:33Tianjin South22:43Shanghai4h10m
G3118:37Tianjin South22:58Shanghaihongqiao4h21m
Z28120:15Tianjin West08:44Shanghaisongjiang12h29m
D920:49Tianjin West08:00Shanghai South11h11m
T10921:32Tianjin West11:02Shanghai13h30m
D1122:39Tianjin West09:45Shanghaisongjiang11h06m
T13122:47Tianjin13:00Shanghai14h13m
K66523:19Tianjin15:59Shanghai16h40m

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 Tianjin and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Tianjin

  • Tianjin天津
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 3Metro Line 9
  • Tianjin North天津北
    Other railway station in Tianjin
    Metro Line 3Metro Line 6
  • Tianjin South天津南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 3
  • Tianjin West天津西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 4Metro Line 6

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
    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

RouteTianjin (天津) to Shanghai (上海)
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Direct services30
Fastest journey4 hours 2 minutes on G17 (13:33 to 17:35)
First train01:17 Z171 from Tianjin
Last train23:19 K665 from Tianjin
Departure stations on timetableTianjin, Tianjin South, Tianjin West
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai South
Train types in snapshotZ, K, G, D, T
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Tianjin to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h02m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 30 direct services between Tianjin 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.