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Shanghai-Foshan Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Jun. 24, 2021

Currently, only one pair of normal-speed trains and one pair of high-speed trains operate between Foshan and Shanghai. The journey duration for normal-speed train is over 23 hours and 11 hours and 35 minutes for high-speed trains

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 2,540 kilometers (1,578 miles)
  • Terminals: Foshan Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station
  • Duration: 23 hours
  • Main stops: Guangzhou, Shaoguan, Shangrao, Jinhua, Yiwu, Hangzhou

Foshan to Shanghai Train Schedule

(Updated on May 2nd, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

K512

05:47

07:23 (next day)

25h 36m

D933

18:52

06:50 (next day)

11h 58m

Please note: The timetable is just for your reference. If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Shanghai to Foshan Train Schedule

(Updated on May 2nd, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

K511

19:25

18:26 (next day)

23h 1m

D931

20:00

07:35 (next day)

11h 35m

Foshan to Shanghai Train Ticket Fares

Normal-Speed Trains

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$95 (CNY656) US$53 (CNY363) US$30 (CNY213)

High-Speed Trains

Superior Sleeper Sleeper Second Class Seat
US$215 (CNY1,490) US$121 (CNY830) US$89 (CNY611)

Travel Tip

There are no direct flights between Foshan and Shanghai. If you have been unable to travel on one of the trains listed above, you can consider transferring in Guangzhou. Many trains run from Foshan to Guangzhou and from Guangzhou to Shanghai.

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