Shanghai to Dandong Trains
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Shanghai to Dandong High-Speed Train Overview
The high-speed train Shanghai to Dandong route connects Shanghai Hongqiao Station with Dandong Station, most journeys using G-series bullet trains with a transfer at Shenyang or Shenyang North. Covering about 1,600 km (995 miles) by train, the fastest connections take roughly 8.5–10 hours, reaching up to 350 km/h on key high-speed sections. Typical paths run via Nanjing South, Xuzhou East, Jinan West, Tianjin South or Beijing Chaoyang, and Shenyang/Shenyang North; first departures are around 6:00–7:00 AM, with the last same-day connection usually mid-afternoon, and there are over 20 daily departures. Ticket prices start from approximately CNY 650–750 (USD 90–105) for second class; check the Shanghai to Dandong timetable, schedule, and ticket prices to book. Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Shanghai to Dandong Train Map
Plan your trip between Shanghai and city Dandong on China Railway High-speed. Shanghai is a coastal finance hub on the Huangpu; Dandong is a border city on the Yalu River. The transport corridor uses the Beijing–Shanghai HSR to Tianjin South, then the Tianjin–Qinhuangdao Intercity, Qinhuangdao–Shenyang Passenger Line, and the Shenyang–Dandong line. Key stations: Shanghai Hongqiao, Suzhou, Nanjing South, Xuzhou East, Jinan West, Tianjin South, Qinhuangdao, Shenyang, Dandong. Expect Yangtze bridges, Bohai coast, and forested hills near Benxi for China travel.
Shanghai to Dandong Train
On the Shanghai to Dandong route, travelers typically choose between a fast high-speed connection with one change and a direct overnight sleeper on the classic network. High-speed services use G-series Fuxing trains on the main corridors from Shanghai Hongqiao toward Beijing and Shenyang, running at up to 300–350 km/h (186–217 mph). The connecting leg from Shenyang to Dandong is operated by D- or C-series trains at 200–250 km/h (124–155 mph). With a change at Beijing Chaoyang or Shenyang, total daytime travel usually takes about 7.5 to 9 hours, depending on the connection. Seating on these trains includes Second, First, and Business Class, with power outlets and trolley service.
By contrast, direct overnight Z/T/K trains on the conventional line connect Shanghai with Dandong without transfers. These run at 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph) and typically take around 20 to 26 hours. They offer Hard/Soft Sleeper berths as well as Hard/Soft Seat options, providing the advantage of an overnight journey and wider berth varieties.
Choose the high-speed combination for the quickest daytime trip, or the classic sleeper for a direct, budget-friendly overnight ride.
Cities at Both Ends
Shanghai, China’s global metropolis, grew from a treaty port and is known for the Bund, Yu Garden, and the soaring Shanghai Tower. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, high-speed trains take you to Dandong, where you can visit the Yalu River Broken Bridge and Hushan Great Wall, arriving at Dandong Railway Station. While in Dandong, stroll Yalu River Park and sample Liaoning seafood and river crab.
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