Which stations serve Xiamen and Shanghai?

Xiamen, Xiamen North serve Xiamen; Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai.

Xiamen to Shanghai Train

厦门 → 上海

Xiamen to Shanghai takes between 7 hours 26 minutes and 8 hours 16 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 10:28 and the last at 15:27. 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

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D3126	10:28Xiamen North	18:44Shanghaihongqiao	8h16m
D2284	11:39Xiamen North	19:08Shanghaihongqiao	7h29m
D2290	12:26Xiamen North	20:42Shanghaihongqiao	8h16m
D2279	13:14Xiamen North	21:16Shanghaihongqiao	8h02m
D378	13:53Xiamen North	21:48Shanghai South	7h55m
D2421	14:29Xiamen North	22:26Shanghai South	7h57m
D3108	15:27Xiamen North	22:53Shanghai South	7h26m

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 Xiamen and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Xiamen

Xiamen厦门
Other railway station in Xiamen
Metro Line 3
Xiamen North厦门北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai上海
Other railway station in Shanghai
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	Xiamen (厦门) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	7
Fastest journey	7 hours 26 minutes on D3108 (15:27 to 22:53)
First train	10:28 D3126 from Xiamen North
Last train	15:27 D3108 from Xiamen North
Departure stations on timetable	Xiamen North
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South
Train types in snapshot	D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xiamen to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h26m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 7 direct services between Xiamen 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.