The train between Taiyuan and Shanghai takes 10h 51m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Taiyuan 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 on demand between Taiyuan and Shanghai. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 51m.
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No, there is no direct train from Taiyuan to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Taiyuan station and arriving at Shanghai station via Shanghai Hongqiao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Taiyuan to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Taiyuan South station.
Taiyuan to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao station.
The distance between Taiyuan and Shanghai is 1,099.2 km. The road distance is 1,585 km.
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Taiyuan South to Shanghai Hongqiao twice daily. Tickets cost ¥650–750 and the journey takes 9h 5m.