Shortest travel time:
4 h 18 m
Longest travel time:
6 h 34 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$124
Avg. daily departures:
43
Earliest departure:
06:20
Latest departure:
19:00
Beijing
Beijing train stations
Beijing South Station
Fengtai, Beijing, China
Central Station
Dongcheng, China, 100005, Beijing, China
Beijing West Station
Lianhuachi Donglu, Fengtai District, Beijing, China
Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station
Near Yaojiayuan North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
1311 km
Shanghai
Shanghai train stations
Hongqiao
Minhang, Shanghai, China
Shanghai railway station
385 Meiyuan Rd, Zha Bei Qu, Shanghai, China

Beijing to Shanghai Train Information

Did you know that apart from discovering the treasures of miraculous China during your trip, you can take a ride on one of the fastest trains on the planet? Endowed with a mighty name meaning "renaissance" in English, legendary Fuxing Hao runs with a maximum speed of 350 kph (217 mph)! Moreover, this Beijing to Shanghai high-speed train collected in itself the best what modern China railways have to offer: excellent onboard amenities, great service, and absolutely unforgettable travel experience. To top it all, there is no need to adjust your travel plans to the Beijing to Shanghai train schedule as it boasts more than 10 daily departures!

Is there a direct train from Beijing to Shanghai?

Yes, you can travel from Beijing to Shanghai without changing trains.

Is there an overnight Beijing to Shanghai train?

Yes, there are Beijing to Shanghai sleeper trains fully-equipped with all the necessary amenities to provide a fast and comfortable overnight journey.

Beijing to Shanghai Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
4 hrs 29 min
6 hrs 22 min
06:20
11:49
21
Afternoon trains
4 hrs 18 min
6 hrs 34 min
12:00
17:33
19
Evening trains
4 hrs 29 min
4 hrs 54 min
18:00
19:00
3

Trains on Beijing - Shanghai Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
China Railway
China Railway
Bullet train
4 hrs 18 min
$124
43
8.3 / 10 based on 54 reviews

Beijing to Shanghai Train Review & Rating

Everything is very organized on the stations and easy to navigate for non-Chinese speakers

Gabrielle J. about traveling from Beijing to Shanghai