Tianshui to Shanghai Train

天水 → 上海

Tianshui to Shanghai takes between 2 hours and 22 hours 40 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 38 direct services, with the first train at 02:10 and the last at 20:32. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
38 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K218502:10Gangu05:33Shanghai3h23m
K218802:10Gangu05:33Shanghai3h23m
K218503:33Tianshui05:33Shanghai2h
K218803:33Tianshui05:33Shanghai2h
G325508:48Tianshuinan19:02Shanghai South10h14m
G325808:48Tianshuinan19:02Shanghai South10h14m
G197709:27Tianshuinan20:07Shanghaihongqiao10h40m
G198009:27Tianshuinan20:07Shanghaihongqiao10h40m
G316309:58Tianshuinan20:15Shanghaihongqiao10h17m
G316609:58Tianshuinan20:15Shanghaihongqiao10h17m
G317511:59Tianshuinan22:26Shanghaihongqiao10h27m
G317811:59Tianshuinan22:26Shanghaihongqiao10h27m
G196912:19Tianshuinan22:01Shanghaihongqiao9h42m
G197212:19Tianshuinan22:01Shanghaihongqiao9h42m
G46314:15Tianshuinan23:02Shanghaihongqiao8h47m
G46614:15Tianshuinan23:02Shanghaihongqiao8h47m
Z37514:49Gangu13:29Shanghai22h40m
Z37814:49Gangu13:29Shanghai22h40m
D28714:56Gangu12:09Shanghai21h13m
D29014:56Gangu12:09Shanghai21h13m
Z3915:23Gangu12:15Shanghai20h52m
Z4215:23Gangu12:15Shanghai20h52m
Z30315:45Gangu12:54Shanghai21h09m
Z30615:45Gangu12:54Shanghai21h09m
Z37516:24Tianshui13:29Shanghai21h05m
Z37816:24Tianshui13:29Shanghai21h05m
D28716:31Tianshui12:09Shanghai19h38m
D29016:31Tianshui12:09Shanghai19h38m
Z3916:53Tianshui12:15Shanghai19h22m
Z4216:53Tianshui12:15Shanghai19h22m
Z30317:10Tianshui12:54Shanghai19h44m
Z30617:10Tianshui12:54Shanghai19h44m
D21519:07Gangu15:50Shanghai20h43m
D21819:07Gangu15:50Shanghai20h43m
D11119:43Tianshui16:23Shanghaisongjiang20h40m
D11419:43Tianshui16:23Shanghaisongjiang20h40m
D21520:32Tianshui15:50Shanghai19h18m
D21820:32Tianshui15:50Shanghai19h18m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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 South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
  • 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

RouteTianshui (天水) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services38
Fastest journey2 hours on K2185 (03:33 to 05:33)
First train02:10 K2188 from Gangu
Last train20:32 D218 from Tianshui
Departure stations on timetableGangu, Tianshui, Tianshui South
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang
Train types in snapshotK, G, Z, D
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 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 38 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.