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Shanghai to Beijing Trains
Shanghai to Beijing High-Speed Train Overview
The high-speed Shanghai to Beijing route is one of China’s busiest rail journeys, linking the two cities with Fuxing bullet trains. Covering the 1,318 km (819 miles) distance in as little as 4 hours 18 minutes, trains run at up to 350 km/h (217 mph) between Shanghai Hongqiao Station and Beijing South Station. The first train departs at 6:00 AM, while the last leaves at 9:00 PM, with over 70 daily departures. Ticket prices start from approximately CNY 553 (USD 76) for second class seating. Key stops on select services include Nanjing South, Xuzhou East, and Jinan West. Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Shanghai to Beijing Train Map
Plan your trip between Shanghai and Beijing on the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway (Jinghu HSR). Typical calls include Shanghai Hongqiao, Suzhou North, Nanjing South, Xuzhou East, Jinan West, Dezhou East, Cangzhou West, and Beijing South. En route: canal districts near Suzhou and Lake Tai, Yangtze crossing by Nanjing, Huai wetlands near Bengbu, Qufu’s heritage, Mount Tai at Tai’an, and the Yellow River north of Jinan. Metro links at Hongqiao and Beijing South connect to city transport; arrive in the city of Beijing for onward China travel.
Shanghai to Beijing Train
All high-speed trains on the Shanghai to Beijing route offer Second Class, First Class, and Business Class seating, with wide seats, power outlets, and food trolley service; Business Class on select sets features lie‑flat recliners.
The fastest option is the Fuxing G‑series (CR400AF/BF) running on the Beijing–Shanghai High‑Speed Railway at up to 350 km/h (217 mph). These limited‑stop trains link Shanghai Hongqiao and Beijing South in about 4 hours 18–30 minutes, typically calling only at major hubs such as Nanjing South or Xuzhou East.
Other G‑series services, often operated by Hexie stock like the CRH380A/B, cruise at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) and take roughly 4 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours due to additional stops at intermediate stations, for example Suzhou North, Wuxi East, or Bengbu South. Both train types deliver a smooth ride; choose Fuxing for the quickest end‑to‑end trip, or Hexie services for broader station coverage.
Z-class
Z-class non-stop expresses link major cities overnight with direct long-distance service
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CRH G-class
G-class CRH trains operate up to 350 km/h for fast intercity travel
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D-class
D-class trains commonly reach service speeds up to 250 km/h
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T-class
T-class Express connects major Chinese cities, reaching about 160 km/h
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Y
Y trains serve long overnight routes with comfortable soft-sleeper cabins.
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K-class
K-class Fast Express serves long routes with sleepers, dining cars and 120 km/h speeds
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C-Class
C-Class intercity trains run frequent short routes, often reaching speeds up to 250 km/h
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Cities at Both Ends
Shanghai, China’s largest city and a former treaty port, pairs the Bund’s Art Deco skyline with Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, the high-speed train takes you to Beijing, arriving at Beijing South Railway Station. In Beijing, the capital’s imperial legacy shines at the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven; sample snacks along Wangfujing.
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