Beijing – Shanghai High-Speed Train

The railway between Beijing and Shanghai, also called Jinghu Railway, is one of the busiest, most important and popular rail lines in China. It departs from Bejing, passes through major cities Tianjin, Jinan, Nanjing and Suzhou, and arrives at Shanghai. After the high-speed service on this railway began, the train travel time between Beijing and Shanghai has been greatly shortened.

• Distance: 1,318 kilometers (819 miles)
• Shortest duration: 4 hours and 28 minutes
• Number of trains: 47 pairs of high-speed trains and 2 normal-speed overnight trains

Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Train

There are 47 pairs of high-speed trains running between Beijing and Shanghai, with G-category trains operating during the daytime and D-category trains running at night. Find out more about China high-speed train types.

China has developed a new type of high-speed train called "Fuxinghao", with a maximum speed of 400 kph (250 mph). Compared to "Hexiehao", "Fuxinghao" high-speed trains are more comfortable and better-equipped. The whole train has access to Wi-Fi. "Fuxinghao" on Beijing-Shanghai route are G5/G6 between Beijing South Station and Shanghai Railway Station; G1/G2, G3/G4 and G9/G10 between Beijing South and Shanghai Hongqiao Station.

• Number of trains: 44 daytime G-category trains and 3 overnight D-category trains
• Terminals of G trains: Beijing South Station (北京南站), Shanghai Hongqiao Station (上海虹桥站), Shanghai Railway Station (上海站)
• Terminals of D trains: Beijing South Station (北京南站), Beijing Railway Station(北京站), Shanghai Railway Station (上海站)

Beijing to Shanghai Daytime High-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on December 12th, 2018)

Train Number	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1	09:00 from Beijing South Station	13:28 at Shanghai Hongqiao Station	4 hours and 28 minutes
G7	10:00 from Beijing South Station	14:28 at Shanghai Hongqiao Station	4 hours and 28 minutes
G9	12:00 from Beijing South Station	16:36 at Shanghai Hongqiao Station	4 hours and 36 minutes
G3	14:00 from Beijing South Station	18:28 at Shanghai Hongqiao Station	4 hours and 28 minutes
G11	15:00 from Beijing South Station	19:28 at Shanghai Hongqiao Station	4 hours and 28 minutes
G13	17:00 from Beijing South Station	21:36 at Shanghai Hongqiao Station	4 hours and 36 minutes
G5	07:00 from Beijing South Station	11:40 at Shanghai Railway Station	4 hours and 40 minutes
G21	19:08 from Beijing South Station	23:36 at Shanghai Railway Station	4 hours and 28 minutes

*Trains listed in the table are the fastest ones from Beijing to Shanghai. There are 44 daytime bullet trains in total running between these two cities. Departure time from 06:43 to 19:08.

*The timetable above is only for your reference. If you want up-to-date schedules, use the search tool at the top of this page, or search on China Train Ticket Service.

Beijing to Shanghai Overnight Bullet Train Schedule

(Updated on December 12th, 2018)

Train Number	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D313	19:34 from Beijing South Station	07:41 the next day at Shanghai Railway Station	12 hours and 7 minutes
D321	21:04 from Beijing Railway Station	09:09 the next day at Shanghai Railway Station	12 hours and 5 minutes
D313	21:17 from Beijing South Station	09:15 the next day at Shanghai Railway Station	11 hours and 58 minutes

*From July 1st, 2018, the departure station of train D321 has been changed to Beijing Railway Station (originally was Beijing South Station). The destination is still Shanghai Railway Station.

Shanghai to Beijing Daytime High-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on December 12th, 2018)

Train Number	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G8	08:00 from Shanghai Hongqiao Station	12:24 at Beijing South Station	4 hours and 24 minutes
G2	09:00 from Shanghai Hongqiao Station	13:28 at Beijing South Station	4 hours and 28 minutes
G10	10:00 from Shanghai Hongqiao Station	14:28 at Beijing South Station	4 hours and 28 minutes
G4	14:00 from Shanghai Hongqiao Station	18:28 at Beijing South Station	4 hours and 28 minutes
G14	15:00 from Shanghai Hongqiao Station	19:36 at Beijing South Station	4 hours and 36 minutes
G6	07:00 from Shanghai Railway Station	11:38 at Beijing South Station	4 hours and 38 minutes
G12	12:00 from Shanghai Railway Station	16:38 at Beijing South Station	4 hours and 38 minutes

*Trains listed in the table are the fastest ones from Shanghai to Beijing. There are 44 daytime bullet trains in total running between these two cities. Departure time from 06:26 to 19:00.

Shanghai to Beijing Bullet Train up-to-date schedules.

Shanghai to Beijing Overnight Bullet Train Schedule

(Updated on December 12th, 2018)

Train Number	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D312	19:10 from Shanghai Railway Station	07:07 the next day at Beijing South Station	11 hours and 57 minutes
D322	19:53 from Shanghai Railway Station	07:54 the next day at Beijing Railway Station	12 hours and 1 minutes
D314	21:07 from Shanghai Railway Station	08:55 the next day at Beijing South Station	11 hours and 48 minutes

*From July 1st, 2018, the arrival station of train D322 has been changed to Beijing Railway Station (originally was Beijing South Station). It still departs from Shanghai Railway Station.

Ticket Prices

*A child fare is 50% (for seats) or about 75% (for sleepers) of the full price (children fares do not apply to sleepers on D and G trains). Children's fares apply to children not taller than 1.5 m and younger than 12 years of age. Refer to this link for more information about children's tickets.

Beijing-Shanghai Non-Bullet Train

• Number of trains: 2 normal overnight trains
• Shortest duration: 15 hours and 13 minutes
• Terminals: Beijing Railway Station(北京站), Shanghai Railway Station (上海站)

Beijing to Shanghai Overnight Train Schedule and Ticket Fares

(Updated on December 12th, 2018)

Beijing to Shanghai Bullet Train up-to-date train schedule.

Shanghai to Beijing Overnight Train Schedule and Ticket Fares

(Updated on December 12th, 2018)

Shanghai to Beijing Bullet Train up-to-date schedule.

How to Choose Train Types and Seat Classes in Beijing – Shanghai Bullet Train

Beijing – Shanghai Daytime G-Category Train

1. This type of trains are the fastest ones among all the types. Especially "Fuxinghao", the fastest passenger train in the world, which can operate up to 400 km/h (249 miles per hour). Tickets on G trains are the most expensive.

2. G trains have three classes of seat: business class, first class and second class.

• Second class is the cheapest class on a high-speed train, with 5 seats (3+2) in a row. Some passengers find second class a bit cramped.
• First class is more spacious than second class, with 4 seats (2+2) in a row. More expensive than second class.
• Business class is the most comfortable yet most expensive class on a high-speed train. It has 3 leather seats (1+2) in a row, which can be reclined to a flat bed.

Beijing – Shanghai Overnight High-Speed Train

1. Overnight bullet trains are fast, clean and modern. They travel at night, save you a night's hotel bill and also leaves you sufficient daytime for sightseeing.

2. Soft sleeper on bullet trains are comfortable and provide great privacy. There are four berths, two upper and two lower berths, in a private compartment, with a lockable door. Lower berth is more expensive than upper berth. Pillow, sheet and blanket are provided.

3. There are also second-class seats on an overnight high-speed train. The ticket fare is cheaper than a sleeper ticket. But it would be tiring to sit in a chair for such a long journey.

Beijing – Shanghai Normal Overnight Train

1. Normal overnight trains are slower, and not as new as bullet overnight trains, and facilities inside are a bit outdated. Ticket fares are cheaper. It is a good choice for travelers with limites budget.

2. Some trains have superior soft sleeper (2 berths in a private compartment), which is the most luxurious sleeper class and are perfect for couples. Soft sleeper is the most popular in foreign travlers. Hard sleeper is more cost-effective. It consists of open plan compartments and does not provide good privacy as soft sleeper.

Find out more about how to choose China train types and seat classes.

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