There are only 2 pairs of Shanghai to Harbin trains, including 1 pair of high-speed trains and 1 pair of normal-speed overnight trains. Shanghai – Harbin high-speed trains (train number: G1202/G1204) take 12 hours to travel 2,400 kilometers (1,488 miles). Normal-speed trains spend a night and a day to finish the journey.
Shanghai-Harbin High-Speed Train
- Distance: 2,400 kilometers (1,488 miles)
- Duration: 12.5 hours
- Terminals: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station (上海虹桥站), Harbin West Railway Station (哈尔滨西站)
- Main stops: Shanghai Hongqiao, Suzhou North, Wuxi East, Changzhou North, Zhenjiang South, Nanjing South, Bangbu South, Xuzhou East, Zaozhuang, Qufu East, Jinan West, Cangzhou West, Tianjin West, Tianjin, Tangshan, Beidaihe, Shanhaiguan, Suizhong North, Jinzhou South, Tiaozhong, Shenyang North, Tieling West, Changtu West, Changchun West, Fuyu North, Harbin West
Shanghai to Harbin High-Speed Train Schedule
(Updated on March 10th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1204 | 09:33 | 21:45 | 12h 12m |
Harbin to Shanghai High-Speed Train Schedule
(Updated on March 10th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1202 | 08:59 | 21:55 | 12h 56m |
- Check out train schedules between Shanghai and Harbin.
Shanghai-Harbin High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$474 (CNY3,401) | US$241 (CNY1,731.5) | US$144 (CNY1,031.5) |
Shanghai-Harbin Overnight Train
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Shanghai Railway Station (上海站), Harbin West Railway Station (哈尔滨西站)
- Duration: 24 hours
Shanghai – Harbin Overnight Train Schedules
(Updated on March 10th, 2024)
| Shanghai to Harbin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| Z172 | 19:34 | 19:37 (next day) | 24h 3m |
| Harbin to Shanghai | |||
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| Z174 | 12:33 | 13:01 (next day) | 24h 28m |
- Check out up-to-date regular train schedules between Shanghai and Harbin.
Shanghai-Harbin Overnight Train Ticket Fares
| Superior Soft Sleeper | Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$198 (CNY1,362.5) | US$107 (CNY734.5) | US$67 (CNY463.5) | US$40 (CNY273.5) |
Which Train to Choose from Shanghai to Harbin
Normal-speed overnight trains take around 24 hours to travel from Shanghai to Harbin, while high-speed trains only take 12 hours. However, normal-speed trains cost less. A soft sleeper ticket on regular train is cheaper than a second class ticket on high-speed train. And the overnight train can save you one night hotel's bill. Soft sleeper is recommended if you take overnight train from Shanghai to Harbin.
High-Speed Train or Flight?
A Shanghai to Harbin flight takes around 3 hours, with the ticket fare of around USD 100 It is the fastest way of transportation. But in peak seasons the air fare might be higher. A high-speed train takes a longer time and cost more than an airplane. It is recommended to take a flight between these two cities when there are good discount.
