Which stations serve Tianmen and Shanghai?

Tianmen, Tianmenbei, Tianmennan serve Tianmen; Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai.

Tianmen to Shanghai Train

天门 → 上海

Tianmen to Shanghai takes between 5 hours 26 minutes and 8 hours 10 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 12 direct services, with the first train at 07:27 and the last at 14:04. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

12 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1735	07:27Tianmen	12:53Shanghaihongqiao	5h26m
G1738	07:27Tianmen	12:53Shanghaihongqiao	5h26m
G3381	07:59Tianmen	14:56Shanghaihongqiao	6h57m
G3384	07:59Tianmen	14:56Shanghaihongqiao	6h57m
G2383	08:11Tianmennan	15:39Shanghai	7h28m
G2386	08:11Tianmennan	15:39Shanghai	7h28m
D2267	13:32Tianmennan	21:19Shanghaihongqiao	7h47m
D2270	13:32Tianmennan	21:19Shanghaihongqiao	7h47m
D2215	14:04Tianmennan	21:36Shanghaihongqiao	7h32m
D2215	14:04Tianmennan	22:14Shanghai South	8h10m
D2218	14:04Tianmennan	21:36Shanghaihongqiao	7h32m
D2218	14:04Tianmennan	22:14Shanghai South	8h10m

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

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Railway Stations in Tianmen and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Tianmen

TianMen天门
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Tianmen North天门北
Other railway station in Tianmen
Tianmen South天门南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

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
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	Tianmen (天门) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	12
Fastest journey	5 hours 26 minutes on G1735 (07:27 to 12:53)
First train	07:27 G1738 from Tianmen
Last train	14:04 D2218 from Tianmennan
Departure stations on timetable	TianMen, Tianmen South
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai South
Train types in snapshot	G, D
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Tianmen to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h26m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 12 direct services between Tianmen 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.