Night trains and sleeper trains from Beijing to Shanghai

8 trains from Beijing to Shanghai run overnight or offer sleeper berths, leaving between 18:00 and 21:21. The lowest fare is 213 CNY on T109 (departs 20:04).

Night train summary

Cheapest night train213 CNY T109 · departs 20:04 · Hard seat (T) Book

Cheapest sleeper berth588 CNY D7 · departs 19:18 · Second class Sleeper 6-Berth (D) Book

Departure times18:00–21:218 trains

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Night and sleeper trains, cheapest first

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Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Fare classes (per adult)
T109 Cheapest Overnight	20:04	11:02+1 day	14h 58m	Hard seat (T)213 CNYBook
D7 Sleeper	19:18	07:25+1 day	12h 07m	Second class Sleeper 6-Berth (D)588 CNYBook First class Sleeper 4-Berth (D)715 CNYBook
D9 Sleeper	19:36	08:00+1 day	12h 24m	Second class Sleeper 6-Berth (D)590 CNYBook First class Sleeper 4-Berth (D)717 CNYBook
D5 Sleeper	21:21	09:27+1 day	12h 06m	Second class Sleeper 6-Berth (D)628 CNYBook First class Sleeper 4-Berth (D)763 CNYBook
G35 Overnight	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
G33 Overnight	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
G31 Overnight	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
G29 Overnight	18:00	22:43	4h 43m	Second class Seat (G)667 CNYBook First class Seat (G)1,079 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.

Choosing a night train

A sleeper berth costs more than a seat, but you travel while you sleep and save a night in a hotel.
Lower berths and cheaper classes sell out first on busy dates, so book early.
Check the arrival time: some night trains arrive very early in the morning.

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More night trains in China

Beijing → Chengdu7 night trains · from 491 CNY

Beijing → Guangzhou10 night trains · from 286 CNY

Beijing → Hangzhou5 night trains · from 227 CNY

Beijing → Nanning6 night trains · from 523 CNY

Beijing → Shenzhen7 night trains · from 500 CNY

Beijing → Tianjin17 night trains · from 109 CNY

Beijing → Xi An12 night trains · from 184 CNY

Chengdu → Beijing7 night trains · from 491 CNY

Frequently asked questions

Which night train from Beijing to Shanghai is the cheapest?

The lowest fare we have is 213 CNY on T109, departing at 20:04 (Hard seat (T)). Fares change by date, so pick your date above to see the fares for that day.

What time do night trains from Beijing to Shanghai leave?

They leave between 18:00 and 21:21: 18:00, 18:04, 19:00, 19:18, 19:24, 19:36, 20:04, 21:21.

How long does the night train from Beijing to Shanghai take?

The journey takes about 4h 27m on the quickest service and 14h 58m on the slowest.

Is there a sleeper berth on the train from Beijing to Shanghai?

Yes. Sleeper classes available: Second class Sleeper 6-Berth (D), First class Sleeper 4-Berth (D).

How do I book?

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