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Shanghai-Zhangjiakou Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Jun. 25, 2021

This train route connects Shanghai with Zhangjiakou. Only one pair of normal-speed trains operate on this route. No direct high-speed trains are available yet.

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 1,507 kilometers (936 miles)
  • Terminals: Shanghai South Railway Station, Zhangjiakou Railway Station
  • Duration: 18½–19 hours
  • Main stops: Shanghai, Nanjing, Beijing, Zhangjiakou

Shanghai to Zhangjiakou Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 4th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

Z282

19:19

14:24 (next day)

19h 5m

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.

Zhangjiakou to Shanghai Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 4th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

Z284

15:31

09:46 (next day)

18h 15m

Shanghai to Zhangjiakou Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$75 (CNY515) US$48 (CNY328) US28 (CNY192)

Station Information

There are more than two railway stations in most cities in China. Please pay attention to the stations before departure and make sure you go to the right one.

The trains on this route operate between Shanghai South Railway Station and Zhangjiakou Railway Station.

We have detailed some information about these stations below:

Shanghai South Railway Station

  • Chinese name: 上海南站
  • Address: 9001, Humin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
  • Chinese address: 上海市徐汇区沪闵路9001号

Zhangjiakou Railway Station

  • Chinese name: 张家口站
  • Address: West Zhanqian Street, Qiaodong District, Zhangjiakou
  • Chinese address: 张家口市桥东区站前西大街

Travel by Airplane

For such a long distance, taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Shanghai to Zhangjiakou. It takes about 3½ hours. Usually, one early morning flight is available daily from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zhangjiakou Airport.

A flight costs approximately 215 USD and discounts are sometimes available, such as 20% off. You should check the ticket prices as early as possible to see if any discounts are available.

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