Beijing to Shanghai Train Schedule & Tickets

51 trains run from Beijing to Shanghai. The first departs at 06:08 and the last at 21:21. Fares start from 192 CNY per adult. Operated by China Railway.

Quick answer: The train from Beijing to Shanghai takes 4h 18m – 18h 46m depending on the train, with tickets from 192 CNY.

  • Journey time4h 18m – 18h 46m
  • Fares from192 CNY
  • Trains per day5106:08–21:21
  • Night trainYes (8)

Route summary

Fastest train4h 18mG25, departs 17:00
Lowest fare192 CNY1 train, e.g. 1461 at 11:59
Most departures09:00–12:0013 trains in this window
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Timetable

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TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
G531not every day 06:08 12:04 5h 56m
  • Second class Seat (G)533 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)1,779 CNYBook
G547 06:18 12:11 5h 53m
  • Second class Seat (G)588 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)964 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,030 CNYBook
G1 06:30 11:24 4h 54m
  • Second class Seat (G)633 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,040 CNYBook
G3 06:52 11:33 4h 41m
  • Second class Seat (G)667 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,079 CNYBook
  • Premium First class Seat (G)1,469 CNYBook
G565 07:07 13:12 6h 05m
  • Second class Seat (G)588 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)964 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,030 CNYBook
G549 07:13 13:03 5h 50m
  • Second class Seat (G)611 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,002 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,350 CNYBook
G597 07:42 13:49 6h 07m
  • Second class Seat (G)588 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)964 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,030 CNYBook
G37 07:52 12:35 4h 43m
  • Second class Seat (G)696 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,093 CNYBook
G5 07:59 12:32 4h 33m
  • Second class Seat (G)667 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,079 CNYBook
G599 08:15 14:14 5h 59m
  • Second class Seat (G)588 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)964 CNYBook
G633 08:37 15:01 6h 24m
  • Second class Seat (G)641 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,041 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,453 CNYBook
G7 09:00 13:37 4h 37m
  • Second class Seat (G)696 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,093 CNYBook
G669 09:07 14:59 5h 52m
  • Second class Seat (G)611 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,002 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,191 CNYBook
G643 09:18 15:20 6h 02m
  • Second class Seat (G)611 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,002 CNYBook
G693 09:47 15:56 6h 09m
  • Second class Seat (G)588 CNYBook
G9 10:00 14:35 4h 35m
  • Second class Seat (G)696 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,093 CNYBook
G11 10:03 14:39 4h 36m
  • Second class Seat (G)696 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,093 CNYBook
G657 10:47 16:52 6h 05m
  • Second class Seat (G)661 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,068 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,350 CNYBook
G23 11:00 15:37 4h 37m
  • Second class Seat (G)696 CNYBook
G735 11:13 17:38 6h 25m
  • Second class Seat (G)633 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,040 CNYBook
  • Premium First class Seat (G)1,417 CNYBook
G737 11:17 17:22 6h 05m
  • Second class Seat (G)588 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,068 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,350 CNYBook
G733 11:25 16:59 5h 34m
  • Second class Seat (G)588 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)964 CNYBook
G741 11:50 18:02 6h 12m
  • Second class Seat (G)639 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,051 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,054 CNYBook
1461 11:59 06:45 18h 46m
  • Hard seat192 CNYBook
G15 12:00 16:38 4h 38m
  • Second class Seat (G)696 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,093 CNYBook
G2573 12:11 19:58 7h 47m
  • Second class Seat (G)647 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,053 CNYBook
G745 12:21 18:21 6h 00m
  • Second class Seat (G)633 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,040 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,030 CNYBook
G747 12:47 18:58 6h 11m
  • Second class Seat (G)633 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,040 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,030 CNYBook
G17 13:00 17:35 4h 35m
  • Second class Seat (G)702 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,104 CNYBook
G749 13:19 19:04 5h 45m
  • Second class Seat (G)633 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,030 CNYBook
G19not every day 14:00 18:32 4h 32m
  • Second class Seat (G)696 CNYBook
G795 14:13 20:05 5h 52m
  • Second class Seat (G)633 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,040 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,030 CNYBook
G799 14:26 20:50 6h 24m
  • Second class Seat (G)633 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,068 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,030 CNYBook
G751 14:56 20:33 5h 37m
  • Second class Seat (G)667 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,083 CNYBook
G21not every day 15:00 19:34 4h 34m
  • Second class Seat (G)696 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,093 CNYBook
G801 15:07 21:10 6h 03m
  • Second class Seat (G)633 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,040 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,030 CNYBook
G803 15:42 22:19 6h 37m
  • Second class Seat (G)611 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,040 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)1,905 CNYBook
G13 16:00 20:28 4h 28m
  • Second class Seat (G)696 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,093 CNYBook
G805 16:30 23:11 6h 41m
  • Second class Seat (G)588 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)964 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)1,779 CNYBook
G25not every day 17:00 21:18 4h 18m
  • Second class Seat (G)696 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,093 CNYBook
  • Premium First class Seat (G)1,490 CNYBook
G27 17:04 21:36 4h 32m
  • Second class Seat (G)696 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,093 CNYBook
G807not every day 17:19 23:25 6h 06m
  • Second class Seat (G)611 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)1,905 CNYBook
G809 17:31 23:46 6h 15m
  • Second class Seat (G)588 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)964 CNYBook
  • Premium First class Seat (G)1,312 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)1,905 CNYBook
G29 18:00 22:43 4h 43m
  • Second class Seat (G)667 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,079 CNYBook
G31 18:04 22:58 4h 54m
  • Second class Seat (G)661 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,068 CNYBook
  • Premium First class Seat (G)1,455 CNYBook
G33 19:00 23:35 4h 35m
  • Second class Seat (G)639 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,051 CNYBook
  • Premium First class Seat (G)1,430 CNYBook
D7 19:18 07:25 12h 07m
  • Second class Seat (D)396 CNYBook
  • Second class Sleeper 6-Berth (D)588 CNYBook
  • First class Sleeper 4-Berth (D)715 CNYBook
G35 19:24 23:51 4h 27m
  • Second class Seat (G)633 CNYBook
  • First class Seat (G)1,040 CNYBook
  • Business class Seat (G)2,350 CNYBook
D9 19:36 08:00 12h 24m
  • Second class Seat (D)352 CNYBook
  • Second class Sleeper 6-Berth (D)590 CNYBook
  • First class Sleeper 4-Berth (D)717 CNYBook
T109 20:04 11:02 14h 58m
  • Hard seat (T)213 CNYBook
D5 21:21 09:27 12h 06m
  • Second class Seat (D)373 CNYBook
  • Second class Sleeper 6-Berth (D)628 CNYBook
  • First class Sleeper 4-Berth (D)763 CNYBook

Timetable sampled on 3 upcoming days and updated 2026-10-16 04:02. Ticket prices are per adult. A service fee and payment fees may be added at checkout and vary by payment method. Check live availability for your date.

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Frequently asked questions

How many trains go from Beijing to Shanghai?

51 trains in our timetable. Some may not run every day, so check the date you travel.

What time is the first and last train from Beijing to Shanghai?

The first departs at 06:08 and the last at 21:21.

How much is a train ticket from Beijing to Shanghai?

Tickets start from 192 CNY per adult. A service fee and payment fees may be added at checkout.

How do I book?

Choose your travel date on this page, click Check availability & book, and complete the booking online.

What is the fastest train from Beijing to Shanghai?

The fastest is G25, departing at 17:00 with a travel time of 4h 18m.

What is the cheapest train from Beijing to Shanghai?

The lowest fare is 192 CNY per adult, for example on 1461 at 11:59.

How long does the train from Beijing to Shanghai take?

It takes 4h 18m – 18h 46m, depending on the train. Tickets start from 192 CNY.

Is there a night train from Beijing to Shanghai?

Yes, 8 8 trains run overnight or offer sleeper berths on this route.

Which station does the train from Beijing leave from?

Trains from Beijing leave from: Beijing South Railway Station, Beijing Railway Station. Check the station on your ticket before you travel.