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Beijing to Shanghai Trains

The Beijing to Shanghai railway route is one of the busiest, most important, and popular rail routes in China. Beijing to Shanghai train lines connect the cities of Beijing and Shanghai, passing through the provinces of Tianjin, Hebei, Shandong, Anhui, and Jiangsu.

As the Covid-19’s affect is becoming less serious in China, more and more people began to travel between Beijing and Shanghai, two most important cities in China, by high-speed train. After the Fuxing Hao trains were put into operation since July 1st, 2018, travelers can have breakfast in Beijing and lunch in Shanghai. Counting in the airport transportation time, traveling from Beijing to Shanghai by train is even faster than plane.

Fuxing Hao

Fuxing Hao Train

Beijing to Shanghai High-Speed Trains

The Beijing to Shanghai High-Speed Railway (HSR) opened in 2011.It’s 1,318 kilometers (819 miles) in length with a travel time of about 4½ to 6½ hours. There are 39 daytime G trains and 2 overnight D trains running on the Beijing to Shanghai HSR.

G train terminals: Beijing South Station (北京南站), Shanghai Hongqiao Station (上海虹桥站), Shanghai Railway Station (上海站)

D train terminals: Beijing Railway Station (北京站), Beijing South Station (北京南站), Shanghai Railway Station (上海站), Shanghai Hongqiao Station (上海虹桥站)

Beijing to Shanghai HSR train types: 

  • Fuxing Hao (复兴号): 300–400km/h
  • G trains: 300–350km/h
  • D trains (bullet trains): 200–250km/h

Beijing to Shanghai High-Speed Train Schedule

Train Schedule last updated: Sep. 17, 2023

Train Number

Times
(Departure-Arrival)

Duration

Stations

G103

06:20-11:58

5h38m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G1

07:00-11:29

4h29m

Beijing South-Shanghai Station

G105

07:17-13:03

5h46m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G107

07:25-13:12

5h47m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G109

07:45-13:48

6h3m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G3

08:00-12:32

4h32m

Beijing South-Shanghai Station

G111

08:16-14:11

5h55m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G113

08:39-14:59

6h20m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G5

09:00-13:37

4h37m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G115

09:10 -14:48

5h38m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G117

09:20-14:55

5h35m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G119

09:24-15:32

6h8m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G7

10:00-15:35

4h35m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G121

10:05-15:42

5h37m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G123

10:20-16:26

6h6m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G125

10:46-16:50

6h4m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G9

11:00-15:37

4h37m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G127

11:05-17:08

6h3m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G129

11:18-17:38

6h20m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G133

11:49-18:02

6h13m

Beijing South-Shanghai Station

G11

12:00-16:38

4h38m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G135

12:12-18:21

6h9m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G137

12:47-18:56

6h9m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G13

13:00-14:35

4h35m

Beijing South-Shanghai Station

G139

13:04-19:06

6h2m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G141

13:34-19:24

5h50m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G15

14:00-18:33

4h33m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G143

14:08-20:07

5h59m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G145

14:14-20:12

5h58m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G147

14:27-20:43

6h16m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G17

15:00-19:34

4h34m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G149

15:08:-21:10

6h2m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G151

15:49-22:12

6h23m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G19

16:00-20:28

4h28m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G153

16:30-22:27

5h57m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G157

16:53-23:13

6h20m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G21

17:00-21:18

4h18m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G159

17:19-23:18

5h59m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G161

17:33-23:32

5h59m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G23

18:00-22:43

4h43m

Beijing South-Shanghai Station

G25

18:04-22:58

4h54m

Beijing South-Shanghai Hongqiao

G27

19:00-23:29

4h29m

Beijing South-Shanghai Station

D709

19:36-07:54

12h18m

Beijing South-Shanghai Station

D705

21:21-09:27

12h6m

Beijing South-Shanghai Station

Intelligent High-Speed Train

G1, G5, G11, G15, G21 and G27 are intelligent high-speed trains. There is WiFi service in the business-class coaches of an intelligent high-speed train. The monitors in business-class coaches support smart phone projection. The seats in business-class coaches can be completely flatten, which allows passengers to lie down and see movies.

The facilities on first-class and second-class coaches of a intelligent train are also better than normal high-speed trains. For example, there are USB charging interfaces on the back of seats in the second-class coaches, and the neck pillows and foot stools are adjustable. The brightness of lights in the wash rooms on all coaches of an intelligent high-speed train are also adjustable.

Beijing - Shanghai HSR Ticket Prices

Second Class

First Class

Business class

From US$71.8 (498 CNY)

From US$120.7 (837 CNY)

From US$252.1 (1,748 CNY)

The schedules and ticket prices might be changed without official notice, please contact us for the exact information.

Seat Classes on Beijing to Shanghai High-Speed Trains

High-speed trains on the Beijing-Shanghai rail route have three types of seats: Second Class, First Class, and Business Class. Second Class seats and First Class seats are the most popular among travelers. Business Class seats are the most expensive and the most comfortable. Here is an introduction to each seat class.

Second Class

Second Class seats are the standard type and the cheapest on high-speed trains. They are the most common type on G, D, and C trains. A Second Class coach has five seats per row: two seats on one side of the aisle and three on the other. The configuration is A+B+C and D+F. Seats A and F are window seats.

First Class

First Class carriages provide more comfort and privacy than Second Class. A First Class seat is wider than a Second Class seat. First Class seats are arranged in rows lettered A+C and D+F, offering more leg room and elbow room. Moreover, automatic doors separate the coaches to keep them quiet and private.

Seats on a Fuxing Hao Train

Seats on a Fuxing Hao Train

Business Class

Business Class seats are available on most G-category trains and some D- and C-category trains. This is the most luxurious and expensive class on high-speed trains. There are three seats in a row: two seats on one side and one on the other side of the aisle (coded A+C and F). As for First Class, there are automatic doors to keep the coaches quiet and private.

Beijing to Shanghai Normal Trains

There are three types of normal train between Beijing and Shanghai. One of each type departs Beijing and Shanghai each day. All normal trains are overnight trains.

Terminals: Beijing Railway Station (北京站), Shanghai Railway Station (上海站), Shanghai South Station (上海南站)

Beijing to Shanghai Normal Train Types

Z Trains: Z trains are also called non-stop express trains. They are the fastest among normal trains. The top speed is 160 kph.

T Trains: T trains are called express trains, with a limited number of stops along the way. This is the second fastest normal train type. The top speed is 140 kph.

Ordinary Trains: Ordinary train numbers are made up of four digits. This is the slowest type of train in China. These trains stop at almost every stop along the rail route.

Beijing to Shanghai Normal Train Schedule

Train Schedule last updated: Sep.17, 2023

Train Number

Times
(Departure-Arrival)

Duration

Stations

1461

11:55-06:47

18h52m

Beijing Station-Shanghai Station

Z281

19:17-09:46

14h29m

Beijing Fengtai-Shanghai South

T109

20:05-11:00

14h55m

Beijing Station-Shanghai Station

Beijing to Shanghai Normal-Train Ticket Prices

Hard Seat

Hard Sleeper

Soft Sleeper

From US$22.6 (156.5 CNY)

From US$40.8 (283.5 CNY)

From US$65.7 (455.5 CNY)

The schedules and ticket prices might be changed without official notice, please contact us for the exact information.

How to Catch Your Train in Beijing

Beijing Railway Station and Beijing South Station are the Beijing terminal stations for the Beijing–Shanghai railway route. Here we cover getting to and using the two stations.

Getting to Beijing Railway Station

Beijing Railway Station is located in the city center, near Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City. It is about 9 kilometers (6 miles) from Beijing South Railway Station and 27 kilometers (17 miles) from Capital International Airport. It’s one of the main train stations in Beijing, serving all three normal trains on the Beijing–Shanghai route and some of its overnight bullet (D) trains.

You can take subway line 2 to get to Beijing Railway Station or bus 24, Airport Shuttle Bus Line 3, or the Airport Bus Line. By taxi, it takes about 10 minutes from Tian’anmen Square and 30–40 minutes from Capital International Airport.

If you go to the Beijing Station by subway, you will arrive at the north of the station. Buses arrive at various locations outside the station. Taxis stop at the station’s front square.

If you already have a ticket, you can enter the station directly with your passport. If not, go to the ticket office to buy a ticket on the west of the terminal building. Once inside, find your waiting room using your ticket information and the LED screens. For more, see How to Take a Train in China.

Getting to Beijing South Station

Beijing South Station is the second busiest train station in Beijing and the one with most bullet trains. It is 7 kilometers (4 miles) from Tian’anmen Square and 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Beijing Capital International Airport. It’s is a high-speed train station, operating all Beijing to Shanghai G trains and some of the overnight D trains.

You can take subway line 4 and 14 to Beijing South Railway Station, bus 20, 84, 102, 106, 381, 458, or Night 17 to the north entrance, or bus 343, 529, 652, 665, Te 5, Te 8, Te 17, Night 15, or Night 24 to the south entrance. By taxi, it takes about 15 minutes from Tian’anmen Square or35 minutes from Capital International Airport.

If you go to Beijing South by subway, you will arrive at-1F (the level under the station). Buses arrive at various locations outside the station. Taxis stop at the station’s front square.

If you don’t have a ticket, the ticket office is on -1F (floor -1).If you have a ticket, enter the station directly from the south or north entrance with your passport. Then take the escalator to 2F (floor 2) where the waiting rooms are located. Find your waiting room using your ticket information and the LED screens. For more, see How to Take a Train in China.

Beijing South Railway Station

Beijing South Railway Station

How to Get to The Bund from Railway Stations in Shanghai?

Both the high-speed trains and normal trains from Beijing to Shanghai usually stop at Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Station or Shanghai South. It is very convenient to get to The Bund, where is considered to be Shanghai’s center, from these three railway stations. The major tourist attractions, such as Yuyuan Garden, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, and People’s Square, are very close to The Bund.

The Bund Shanghai

The Bund Shanghai

Getting to The Bund from Shanghai Hongqiao Station

The Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is 20 kilometers away from The Bund. Passengers are suggested to take subway line 2 from the Hongqiao Railway Station stop and get off at the East Nanjing Road stop, and then get out from the Exit 3 of the stop and walk about one kilometer to reach The Bund. It costs around 80 CNY to take a taxi to The Bund from the Hongqiao Station.

Getting to The Bund from Shanghai Station

The Shanghai Station is near the city center of Shanghai. Passengers can either take bus 929 or subway line 1 and 2 to get to The Bund.

If you arrive in Shanghai between 10:00 and 15:00, it is better to take a bus, because the traffic condition is better, and the bus sightseeing experience is excellent during these five hours. Take bus 929 at Shanghai Station North Square stop and get of at Middle Henan Road and East Nanjing Road stop.

For passengers who travel to Shanghai during weekends, public holiday, or rush hours, it is suggested to take subway. Get on subway line 1 at the Shanghai Railway Station stop, and get off at People’s Square stop to transfer to line 2, and get off at East Nanjing Road stop. Finally, get out from Exit 3.

Getting to The Bund from Shanghai South Station

Currently, there is only one train arrives in Shanghai from Beijing at the Shanghai South Station - the train Z281. It is very convenient to go to The Bund from Shanghai South Station by subway. Board on subway line 1 at the Shanghai South Station stop and transfer to line 2 at the People’s Square stop, and then get off at East Nanjing Road stop. Walk around one kilometer after getting out of the subway stop from Exit 3.

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