The average train between Shanghai and Jinan takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Shanghai to Jinan. 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 Shanghai and Jinan. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shanghai is at 1:14 PM which arrives into Jinan at 6:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Jinan. However, there are services departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Jinan station via Nanjing South Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Shanghai to Jinan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
Shanghai to Jinan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Jinan station.
Book your Shanghai to Jinan train tickets online with China Railways G-Class.
The distance between Shanghai and Jinan is 734.2 km. The road distance is 913 km.
You can take a train from Shanghai station to Jinan via Nanjing South in around 5h 11m.
