The average train between Beijing South and Shanghai takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Beijing South to Shanghai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Beijing South and Shanghai. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beijing South is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Shanghai at 11:29 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beijing South station and arriving at Shanghai station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 56m.
Beijing South to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing South station.
Beijing South to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai station.
The distance between Beijing South and Shanghai is 1,064.8 km. The road distance is 1,316 km.
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing South to Shanghai station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥580–630 and the journey takes 4h 35m.