The average train between Shanghai and Beijing takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Shanghai to Beijing. 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 Shanghai and Beijing. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shanghai is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Beijing at 9:26 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Beijing station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 19m.
Shanghai to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
Shanghai to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing South station.
The distance between Shanghai and Beijing is 1,068.3 km. The road distance is 1,316 km.
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai station to Beijing South 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥580–630 and the journey takes 4h 36m. China Railways D-Class also services this route once daily.
