Which stations serve Tianshui and Shanghai?

Gangu, Tianshui, Tianshuinan serve Tianshui; Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghaisongjiang serve Shanghai.

Tianshui to Shanghai Train

天水 → 上海

Tianshui to Shanghai takes between 2 hours and 22 hours 28 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 13 direct services, with the first train at 02:09 and the last at 20:37. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

13 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K2185	02:09Gangu	05:33Shanghai	3h24m
K2185	03:33Tianshui	05:33Shanghai	2h
G3175	11:59Tianshuinan	22:26Shanghaihongqiao	10h27m
Z375	14:58Gangu	13:26Shanghai	22h28m
D287	15:06Gangu	12:09Shanghai	21h03m
Z39	15:26Gangu	12:15Shanghai	20h49m
Z375	16:24Tianshui	13:26Shanghai	21h02m
D287	16:31Tianshui	12:09Shanghai	19h38m
Z39	16:53Tianshui	12:15Shanghai	19h22m
Z303	17:10Tianshui	12:54Shanghai	19h44m
D215	19:13Gangu	15:50Shanghai	20h37m
D111	19:43Tianshui	16:23Shanghaisongjiang	20h40m
D215	20:37Tianshui	15:50Shanghai	19h13m

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

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Railway Stations in Tianshui and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Tianshui

Gangu甘谷
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Tianshui天水
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Tianshui South天水南
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 Songjiang上海松江
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9

At a Glance

Route	Tianshui (天水) to Shanghai (上海)
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Direct services	13
Fastest journey	2 hours on K2185 (03:33 to 05:33)
First train	02:09 K2185 from Gangu
Last train	20:37 D215 from Tianshui
Departure stations on timetable	Gangu, Tianshui, Tianshui South
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang
Train types in snapshot	K, G, Z, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Tianshui to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 13 direct services between Tianshui 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.