- Distance: 1,315.8 km
- Duration: 7h 10m
The average train between Beijing and Shanghai Central takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Beijing to Shanghai Central. 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 every 4 hours between Beijing and Shanghai Central. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beijing is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Shanghai Central at 9:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 10m. 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 every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 58m.
Beijing to Shanghai Central train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing South station.
Beijing to Shanghai Central train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai station.
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The distance between Beijing and Shanghai Central is 1065.1 km. The road distance is 1193 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. China Railways D-Class also services this route twice daily.
