Xiamen to Shanghai Train

厦门 → 上海

Xiamen to Shanghai takes between 5 hours 5 minutes and 8 hours 22 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 42 direct services, with the first train at 07:18 and the last at 23:34. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
42 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G375607:18Xiamen North14:02Shanghaisongjiang6h44m
G375607:18Xiamen North14:19Shanghai South7h01m
G164207:27Xiamen North14:49Shanghai South7h22m
G25607:46Xiamen13:17Shanghaihongqiao5h31m
D314208:02Xiamen North15:56Shanghaihongqiao7h54m
D314308:02Xiamen North15:56Shanghaihongqiao7h54m
G25608:10Xiamen North13:17Shanghaihongqiao5h07m
G375808:34Xiamen North15:48Shanghaihongqiao7h14m
G167409:41Xiamen North18:00Shanghaihongqiao8h19m
D329210:18Xiamen North18:18Shanghaihongqiao8h
D329310:18Xiamen North18:18Shanghaihongqiao8h
D312610:28Xiamen North18:44Shanghaihongqiao8h16m
D228411:39Xiamen North19:08Shanghaihongqiao7h29m
D228511:39Xiamen North19:08Shanghaihongqiao7h29m
G25811:42Xiamen North16:47Shanghaihongqiao5h05m
D313212:10Xiamen North20:32Shanghaihongqiao8h22m
D313312:10Xiamen North20:32Shanghaihongqiao8h22m
D229012:26Xiamen North20:42Shanghaihongqiao8h16m
D229112:26Xiamen North20:42Shanghaihongqiao8h16m
D320612:52Xiamen North20:21Shanghaihongqiao7h29m
D320712:52Xiamen North20:21Shanghaihongqiao7h29m
D227913:14Xiamen North21:16Shanghaihongqiao8h02m
D228213:14Xiamen North21:16Shanghaihongqiao8h02m
G306013:24Xiamen North21:03Shanghaihongqiao7h39m
D320213:29Xiamen North21:08Shanghaisongjiang7h39m
D320213:29Xiamen North21:24Shanghaihongqiao7h55m
D320313:29Xiamen North21:08Shanghaisongjiang7h39m
D320313:29Xiamen North21:24Shanghaihongqiao7h55m
D37813:53Xiamen North21:48Shanghai South7h55m
D242114:29Xiamen North22:26Shanghai South7h57m
D242414:29Xiamen North22:26Shanghai South7h57m
G309214:58Xiamen North21:59Shanghaihongqiao7h01m
G26015:05Xiamen North20:16Shanghai South5h11m
D310815:27Xiamen North22:53Shanghai South7h26m
G131615:58Xiamen North22:04Shanghai South6h06m
G163816:03Xiamen North22:40Shanghai South6h37m
G164017:12Xiamen North23:32Shanghai South6h20m
D94223:18Xiamen North06:42Shanghaihongqiao7h24m
D94323:18Xiamen North06:42Shanghaihongqiao7h24m
D93623:28Xiamen North06:52Shanghaihongqiao7h24m
D93723:28Xiamen North06:52Shanghaihongqiao7h24m
G90023:34Xiamen North06:58Shanghaihongqiao7h24m

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

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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
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    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
    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

RouteXiamen (厦门) to Shanghai (上海)
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Direct services42
Fastest journey5 hours 5 minutes on G258 (11:42 to 16:47)
First train07:18 G3756 from Xiamen North
Last train23:34 G900 from Xiamen North
Departure stations on timetableXiamen North, Xiamen
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai Songjiang, Shanghai South, Shanghai Hongqiao
Train types in snapshotG, D
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥1692, Premier class from ¥462, First class from ¥667, Second class from ¥370, Dynamic sleeper from ¥470, No seat from ¥416. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 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 5h05m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 42 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.