Zhengzhou to Shanghai Train

郑州 → 上海

Zhengzhou to Shanghai takes between 4 hours 3 minutes and 15 hours 3 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 52 direct services, with the first train at 00:18 and the last at 21:54. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
52 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K55800:18Zhengzhou14:12Shanghai13h54m
D12501:29Zhengzhou10:22Shanghaisongjiang8h53m
Z37502:52Zhengzhou13:26Shanghai10h34m
Z16602:58Zhengzhou12:03Shanghai9h05m
D28703:15Zhengzhou12:09Shanghai8h54m
D12103:21Zhengzhou12:30Shanghai9h09m
Z3903:27Zhengzhou12:15Shanghai8h48m
Z30303:39Zhengzhou12:54Shanghai9h15m
D11106:38Zhengzhou16:23Shanghaisongjiang9h45m
D21506:50Zhengzhou15:50Shanghai9h
G180107:39Zhengzhou East12:58Shanghaihongqiao5h19m
G180908:21Gongyinan13:53Shanghaihongqiao5h32m
G8308:25Zhengzhou12:31Shanghaihongqiao4h06m
G237908:37Zhengzhou East15:16Shanghaihongqiao6h39m
G180908:52Zhengzhou East13:53Shanghaihongqiao5h01m
G239109:01Zhengzhou East14:50Shanghaisongjiang5h49m
G261109:24Zhengzhou East15:31Shanghaihongqiao6h07m
G180510:01Zhengzhou East14:48Shanghaihongqiao4h47m
G327910:16Zhengzhou East16:15Shanghaihongqiao5h59m
G181310:19Zhengzhou East15:27Shanghaihongqiao5h08m
G281110:39Zhengzhou East15:59Shanghaihongqiao5h20m
G325111:28Zhengzhou East17:27Shanghaihongqiao5h59m
G240111:44Zhengzhou17:10Shanghaihongqiao5h26m
G313111:57Zhengzhou18:33Shanghaihongqiao6h36m
G195512:49Zhengzhou East17:53Shanghaihongqiao5h04m
G182113:23Zhengzhouhangkonggang18:26Shanghaihongqiao5h03m
G261513:34Zhengzhou East19:11Shanghai West5h37m
G328313:55Zhengzhou East19:42Shanghaihongqiao5h47m
G153114:05Zhengzhou East19:32Shanghaihongqiao5h27m
G186514:35Zhengzhou East19:19Shanghaihongqiao4h44m
G131714:36Zhengzhou East19:54Shanghai South5h18m
G7914:40Zhengzhou East18:43Shanghaihongqiao4h03m
G46714:44Zhengzhou19:26Shanghaihongqiao4h42m
G329115:03Zhengzhou East21:02Shanghaihongqiao5h59m
G147515:12Zhengzhou East20:01Shanghaihongqiao4h49m
G375215:24Zhengzhou22:04Shanghaihongqiao6h40m
G198515:25Zhengzhou East21:41Shanghaihongqiao6h16m
K218515:34Gongyi05:33Shanghai13h59m
G317515:56Zhengzhou East22:26Shanghaihongqiao6h30m
G195116:09Zhengzhou East21:14Shanghaihongqiao5h05m
K218516:42Zhengzhou05:33Shanghai12h51m
G328716:55Zhengzhou East22:47Shanghaihongqiao5h52m
G314317:05Zhengzhou22:57Shanghaihongqiao5h52m
G197317:19Zhengzhou East22:35Shanghaihongqiao5h16m
K35917:28Zhengzhou05:22Shanghai11h54m
G194717:52Zhengzhou23:07Shanghaihongqiao5h15m
K15118:10Zhengzhou06:39Shanghai12h29m
K23318:57Zhengzhou09:05Shanghai14h08m
K28119:18Zhengzhou06:53Shanghai11h35m
K73620:31Gongyi11:34Shanghai15h03m
D9121:11Zhengzhou06:13Shanghai9h02m
K73621:54Zhengzhou11:34Shanghai13h40m

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

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Railway Stations in Zhengzhou and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Zhengzhou

  • Zhengzhou郑州
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 10
  • Zhengzhou East郑州东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 5Metro Line 8
  • Gongyi South巩义南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Zhengzhou Hangkonggang郑州航空港
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Gongyi巩义
    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 Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
  • Shanghai West上海西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 11Metro Line 15
  • Shanghai South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15

At a Glance

RouteZhengzhou (郑州) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services52
Fastest journey4 hours 3 minutes on G79 (14:40 to 18:43)
First train00:18 K558 from Zhengzhou
Last train21:54 K736 from Zhengzhou
Departure stations on timetableZhengzhou, Zhengzhou East, Gongyi South, Zhengzhou Hangkonggang, Gongyi
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai West, Shanghai South
Train types in snapshotK, D, Z, G
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Zhengzhou to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h03m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 52 direct services between Zhengzhou 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.