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Shanghai to Zhangzhou Train Tickets & Timetable
The Shanghai to Zhangzhou route offers high-speed and overnight train ticket options with multiple seating classes. Most G/D services run from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Zhangzhou Station, with 4–8 direct departures daily from about 06:30 to 16:30; travel time 6h40m–8h30m. T/K overnight trains from Shanghai Railway Station take 12–15h. Typical one-way price range: Second Class CNY 560–650 ($77–90), First Class CNY 900–1,050 ($124–145), Business Class CNY 1,700–2,050 ($235–285); Hard Sleeper CNY 380–480 ($53–66), Soft Sleeper CNY 560–700 ($77–98). Book tickets online early for the best prices. For exact timetable information, ticket availability, and class fares, use the search page. Our online schedule shows live Shanghai–Zhangzhou train times, departures, tickets, and prices.
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Shanghai to Zhangzhou High-Speed Train Overview
The high-speed train Shanghai to Zhangzhou route connects Shanghai Hongqiao Station with Zhangzhou Railway Station on China Railway High-speed G- and D-series services. Covering the 920 km (572 miles) distance in 6–7.5 hours, trains run at up to 300 km/h (186 mph). The first train departs at 07:00 and the last leaves at 18:30, with over 10 daily departures. Ticket prices start from approximately CNY 480 (USD 66) for second class. Key stops include Hangzhou East, Ningbo, Wenzhou South, Fuzhou, Quanzhou, and Xiamen North. Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Shanghai to Zhangzhou Train Map
Plan your trip between Shanghai and city Zhangzhou in China on the Shanghai–Hangzhou High-Speed Railway and the Hangzhou–Fuzhou–Shenzhen line. Shanghai is a Yangtze Delta hub; Zhangzhou anchors the Minnan coast. Key stops: Shanghai Hongqiao, Hangzhou East, Shaoxing North, Ningbo, Taizhou, Wenzhou South, Fuding, Fuzhou, Putian, Quanzhou, Xiamen North, Zhangzhou. En route: Qiantang River, Hangzhou Bay, coastal ranges near Wenzhou, Taimu Mountain, Min River, Quanzhou Bay, Xiamen Harbor. Transport: metro at Hongqiao, Hangzhou East, Fuzhou, Xiamen North, Zhangzhou for onward travel.
Shanghai to Zhangzhou Train
All high-speed G-series trains on the Shanghai to Zhangzhou route offer Second, First, and Business Class seating. The fastest Fuxing G services (CR400AF/BF) run up to 300 km/h (186 mph) between Shanghai Hongqiao and Hangzhou, then continue at 200–250 km/h (124–155 mph) along the coastal high-speed corridor via Ningbo, Wenzhou South, Fuzhou, and Xiamen North before reaching Zhangzhou. With limited stops, the end-to-end time is typically about 5 h 50 m to 6 h 30 m.
Other G services, often using Hexie sets (CRH2A/CRH1A), make more intermediate calls—such as Taizhou, Wenling, Fuding, Putian, Quanzhou, and Jinjiang—bringing the journey to roughly 6.5–7.5 hours. Both train types feature reserved seating, power outlets, and luggage racks; Business Class provides wider 1–2–1 seating. Conventional overnight Z/T trains on the legacy line may also appear on this route at 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph), taking around 11–14 hours and offering hard/soft sleeper options for those prioritizing an overnight schedule.
Cities at Both Ends
Shanghai, China’s global hub, mixes Bund-era heritage with Yu Garden, the Shanghai Museum, and a skyline led by Shanghai Tower; it’s famed for finance and xiaolongbao. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, high-speed trains take you to Zhangzhou, arriving at Zhangzhou Railway Station. In Zhangzhou, see the Ming-Qing Old Town and the UNESCO-listed tulou in Nanjing and Hua’an counties.
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