Beijing - Shanghai High-Speed Trains

The railway between Beijing and Shanghai, also called Jinghu Railway (京沪铁路), is one of thebusiest, most important and popularrail lines in China. It departs from Beijing, passes through major cities Tianjin, Jinan, Nanjing and Suzhou, and arrives at Shanghai. After thehigh-speed serviceon this railway began, the train travel time between Beijing and Shanghai has been greatly shortened. Thefastest trainfrom Beijing to Shanghai takes less than 4.5 hours to finish 1,318 kilometers.

There are 42 pairs ofhigh-speed trainsrunning between Beijing and Shanghai, withG-category trainsoperating during the daytime andD-category trainsrunning at night.

Brief Introduction of Beijing – Shanghai Bullet Trains

• Distance:1,318 kilometers (819 miles)
• Duration:4 to 6 hours
• Number of trains:42 daytime G-category trains and 3 overnight D-category trains
• Terminals of G trains:Beijing South Station(北京南站),Shanghai Hongqiao Station(上海虹桥站),Shanghai Railway Station(上海站)
• Terminals of D trains:Beijing South Station(北京南站),Beijing Railway Station(北京站),Shanghai Railway Station(上海站)

Beijing to Shanghai Daytime High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on March 25th, 2023)

Trains listed in the table are the fastest ones from Beijing to Shanghai. There are 40 daytime bullet trains in total running between these two cities, departing from 06:43 to 19:08. The timetable above is only for your reference. If you wantup-to-date schedules, please use the search tool at the top of this page, or search onChina Train Ticket Service.

Shanghai to Beijing Daytime High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on March 25th, 2023)

Trains listed in the table are the fastest ones from Shanghai to Beijing. There are 40 daytime bullet trains in total running between these two cities, departing from 06:26 to 19:00. Shanghai to Beijing bullet train'sup-to-date schedules.

Beijing to Shanghai Overnight Bullet Train Schedules

(Updated on March 25th, 2023)

"Hexiehao" high-speed train from Shanghai to Beijing

Please note:These 3 overnight bullet trainsoperate at different train stations:

1. Train D709 terminates at Beijing South and Shanghai railway stations. Beijing South Station is a long way from the city center.

2. Trains D701 and D705 terminate at centrally located Beijing and Shanghai railway stations.

Shanghai to Beijing Overnight Bullet Train Schedules

(Updated on March 25th, 2023)

Shanghai to Beijing Overnight Bullet Train Up-to-Date Schedules.

北京——山ghai Bullet Train Ticket Prices

Children's tickets:A child fare is 50% (for seats) or about 75% (for sleepers) of the full price (children faresdo notapply to sleepers on D and G trains). Children's fares apply to children not taller than 1.5 m and younger than 12 years of age. Refer to this link for more information aboutchildren's tickets.

北京——山ghai Non-Bullet Train

• Number of trains:2 normal-speed overnight trains
• Shortest duration:14 hours 29 minutes
• Terminals:Beijing Railway Station(北京站),Shanghai Railway Station(上海站)

Beijing to Shanghai Overnight Train Schedules

(Updated on March 25th, 2023)

Beijing to Shanghai Ordinary Train Up-to-date Schedules.

Shanghai to Beijing Overnight Train Schedules

(Updated on March 25th, 2023)

Shanghai to Beijing Ordinary Train Up-to-Date Schedules.

Ticket Fares

How to Choose Train Types and Seat Classes

High-speed sleeper train from Beijing to Shanghai

北京——山ghai Daytime Bullet Train

1. This type of trains are the fastest ones among all the types. Especially"Fuxinghao",the fastest passenger train in the world, which can operate up to400 km/h (249 miles per hour). Tickets on G trains are the most expensive.

2. G trains have three classes of seat: business class, first class and second class.

• Second class isthe cheapest classon a high-speed train, with 5 seats (3+2) in a row. Some passengers find second class a bit cramped.
• First class ismore spaciousthan second class, with 4 seats (2+2) in a row. More expensive than second class.
• Business class isthe most comfortable yet most expensiveclass on a high-speed train. It has 3 leather seats (1+2) in a row, which can be reclined to a flat bed.

"Fuxinghao" – the newest high-speed train in China and the fastest train in the world

"Fuxinghao" – China's Newest Type of High-Speed Train

China has developed a new type of high-speed train called "Fuxinghao", with a maximum speed of 400 kph (250 mph). The first pairs of "Fuuxinghao" high-speed trains operated on Beijing–Shanghai rail line in 2017.

Compared to "Hexiehao" high-speed trains, "Fuxinghao" high-speed trains are more comfortable and better-equipped. The whole train has access toWi-Fi.

Nowadays, "Fuxinghao" high-speed trains on Beijing–Shanghai route areG5/G6between Beijing South Station and Shanghai Railway Station;G1/G2, G3/G4,G7/G8,G9/G10andG17/G18between Beijing South and Shanghai Hongqiao Station.

Find out more aboutChina High-Speed Train Types.

北京——山ghai Overnight Bullet Train

1.Overnight bullet trains are fast, clean and modern. They travel at night, save you a night's hotel bill and also leaves you sufficient daytime for sightseeing.

2. Soft sleeper on bullet trains are comfortable and provide great privacy. There are four berths, two upper and two lower berths, in a private compartment, with a lockable door. Lower berth is more expensive than upper berth. Pillow, sheet and blanket are provided.

Soft sleeper on Beijing to Shanghai non-bullet train

3.还有overnig二等座位ht high-speed train. The ticket fare is cheaper than a sleeper ticket. But it would be tiring to sit in a chair for such a long journey.

北京——山ghai Non-Bullet Overnight Train

1. Normal-speed overnight trains are slower, and not as new as bullet overnight trains, and facilities inside are a bit outdated. Ticket fares arecheaper. It is a good choice for travelers with limites budget.

2. Some trains havesuperior soft sleeper(2 berths in a private compartment), which is the most luxurious sleeper class and are perfect for couples. Soft sleeper is the most popular in foreign travlers. Hard sleeper is more cost-effective. It consists of open plan compartments and does not provide good privacy as soft sleeper.

Also readHow to Choose Between Train Types and Seat Classes in China.

Beijing to Shanghai, by Train or Plane?

Between Beijing and Shanghai, which means of transportation is better, by high-speed train or plane?

Quick Facts

Read more information aboutBeijing to Shanghai by Train or Plane?

Other Popular Rail Routes From Beijing

Pingyao Ancient City

Domestic High-Speed Rail Lines

• Beijing to Xi'an
• Beijing to Guangzhou
• Beijing to Hong Kong
• Beijing to Pingyao
• Beijing to Tianjin

International Rail Lines

• Beijing to Hanoi
• Beijing to Ulaanbaatar
• Beijing to Moscow

Other Popular Rail Routes from Shanghai

• Shanghai to Hangzhou
• Shanghai to Xi'an
• Shanghai to Hong Kong
• Shanghai to Guangzhou
• Shanghai to Guilin

China Train Travel FAQs

More Questions about China Train Travel