The train between Shanghai and Tianjin takes 7h 17m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Shanghai to Tianjin. 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 on demand between Shanghai and Tianjin. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 17m.
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No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Tianjin. However, there are services departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Tianjin station via Tianjin West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Shanghai to Tianjin train services, operated by Shanghai Metro, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
Shanghai to Tianjin train services, operated by Shanghai Metro, arrive at Tianjin West station.
The distance between Shanghai and Tianjin is 962.5 km. The road distance is 1,219 km.
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tianjin West every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥530–580 and the journey takes 5h 50m.