The average train between Beijing Station and Shanghai Station Station takes 12h 4m and the fastest train takes 12h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Beijing Station to Shanghai Station Station. 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 twice daily between Beijing Station and Shanghai Station Station. The earliest departure is at 7:22 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Beijing Station is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Shanghai Station Station at 9:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Beijing Station to Shanghai Station Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beijing Station station and arriving at Shanghai Station Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 12h 4m.
Beijing Station to Shanghai Station Station train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Beijing South station.
Beijing Station to Shanghai Station Station train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Shanghai station.
The distance between Beijing Station and Shanghai Station Station is 1,063.8 km. The road distance is 1,324 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.