The railway between Beijing and Shanghai, also called Jinghu Railway (京沪铁路), 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.
There are 42 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.
(Updated on February 12th, 2019)
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
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G1 | 09:00 from Beijing South Station | 13:28 at Shanghai Hongqiao Station |
4 h 28 min |
G7 | 10:00 from Beijing South Station | 14:28 at Shanghai Hongqiao Station | 4 h 28 min |
G9 | 12:00 from Beijing South Station | 16:36 at Shanghai Hongqiao Station | 4 h 36 min |
G3 | 14:00 from Beijing South Station | 18:28 at Shanghai Hongqiao Station | 4 h 28 min |
G11 | 15:00 from Beijing South Station | 19:28 at Shanghai Hongqiao Station | 4 h 28 min |
G13 | 17:00 from Beijing South Station | 21:36 at Shanghai Hongqiao Station | 4 h 36 min |
G5 | 07:00 from Beijing South Station | 11:40 at Shanghai Railway Station | 4 h 40 min |
G21 | 19:08 from Beijing South Station | 23:36 at Shanghai Railway Station | 4 h 28 min |
*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, departing from 06:43 to 19:08.
*The timetable above is only for your reference. If you want up-to-date schedules, please use the search tool at the top of this page, or search on China Train Ticket Service.
(Updated on February 12th, 2019)
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
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D707 | 19:36 from Beijing South Station | 07:37 next day at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station | 12 h |
D705 | 21:21 from Beijing Railway Station | 09:20 next day at Shanghai Railway Station |
12 h |
*These two D-category bullet trains operate at different train stations in both cities. Train D707 terminates at Beijing South and Shanghai Hongqiao railway stations. Both are a long way from the city center. Train D705 terminate at centrally located Beijing and Shanghai railway stations.
(Updated on February 12th, 2019)
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
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G8 | 08:00 from Shanghai Hongqiao Station | 12:24 at Beijing South Station | 4 h 24 min |
G2 | 09:00 from Shanghai Hongqiao Station | 13:28 at Beijing South Station | 4 h 28 min |
G10 | 10:00 from Shanghai Hongqiao Station | 14:28 at Beijing South Station | 4 h 28 min |
G4 | 14:00 from Shanghai Hongqiao Station | 18:28 at Beijing South Station | 4 h 28 min |
G14 | 15:00 from Shanghai Hongqiao Station | 19:36 at Beijing South Station | 4 h 36 min |
G6 | 07:00 from Shanghai Railway Station | 11:38 at Beijing South Station | 4 h 38 min |
G12 | 12:00 from Shanghai Railway Station | 16:38 at Beijing South Station | 4 h 38 min |
*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, departing from 06:26 to 19:00.
Shanghai to Beijing bullet train's up-to-date schedules.
(Updated on February 12th, 2019)
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
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D708 | 19:17 from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station | 07:11 next day at Beijing South Station | 11 h 54 min |
Train Types | Seat Classes | Price |
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G trains | Business class seat | ¥1,748 ($266) |
1st class seat | ¥933 ($142) | |
2nd class seat | ¥553 ($84) | |
Overnight D trains | Soft sleeper (four berths in a private compartment) | ¥740 ($110) |
New soft sleeper (berths are parallel to hallway) | ¥690 ($102) | |
2nd class seat | ¥386 ($57) |
*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.
(Updated on February 12th, 2019)
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Seat Classes |
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1460 | 11:54 | 07:19 next day | 19 h 25 min | Soft sleeper: ¥455.5 ($67) |
Hard sleeper: ¥283.5 ($42) | ||||
Hard seat: ¥156.5 ($23) | ||||
T109 | 19:30 | 10:43 next day | 15 h 13 min | Superior soft sleeper: ¥879.5 ($129) |
Soft sleeper: ¥476.5 ($70) | ||||
Hard sleeper: ¥304.5 ($45) | ||||
Hard seat: ¥177.5 ($26) |
Beijing to Shanghai Bullet Train up-to-date train schedule.
(Updated on February 12th, 2019)
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Seat Classes |
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1462 | 12:18 | 10:46 next day | 22 h 28 min | Soft sleeper: ¥455.5 ($67) |
Hard sleeper: ¥283.5 ($42) | ||||
Hard seat: ¥156.5 ($23) | ||||
T110 | 18:02 | 09:30 next day | 15 h 28 min | Superior soft sleeper: ¥879.5 ($129) |
Soft sleeper: ¥476.5 ($70) | ||||
Hard sleeper: ¥304.5 ($45) | ||||
Hard seat: ¥177.5 ($26) |
Shanghai to Beijing Bullet Train up-to-date schedule.
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.
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.
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.
Beijing Daxing International Airport is currently under construction and is expected to be into service by the end of September, 2019. Two new subway lines is also under construction, designed from Beijing Daxing Airport to downtown and Beijing Capital Airport. Shuttle buses connecting this airport with other parts of the city will also be put into service at the same time.