The average train between Beijing and Shanghai takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Beijing to Shanghai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Beijing and Shanghai. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beijing is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Shanghai at 9:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beijing station and arriving at Shanghai station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 8m.
Beijing to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing South station.
Beijing to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai station.
The distance between Beijing and Shanghai is 1,068.3 km. The road distance is 1,316 km.
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing South to Shanghai station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥580–630 and the journey takes 4h 35m. China Railways D-Class also services this route twice daily.
