5h 56m, Direct
06:08
BeijingBeijing Nan (South)
12:04
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
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First train
06:08
Last train
21:22
Travel duration
9h 4m
Daily departures
51
Departure station
Beijing
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Shanghai
Ticket price
from $25
Fastest trip
4h 18m
Longest trip
46m
Discover China Railway's Premier Routes
Major China Railway city links
China Railway's most requested routes connect China's largest business, cultural, and regional centers. The Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway links Beijing South with Shanghai Hongqiao, with frequent G category trains and several intermediate stops including Jinan and Nanjing. The Beijing-Guangzhou corridor serves cities such as Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Changsha, and Guangzhou South.
In eastern China, China Railway trains run between Shanghai Hongqiao, Hangzhou East, Nanjing South, and Suzhou on dense high-speed corridors. Western and central routes include Beijing to Xi'an, Xi'an to Chengdu, and Chengdu to Chongqing. In the Pearl River Delta, Guangzhou South to Shenzhen North is a core short-distance high-speed route with frequent C and G category services.
Travel from Beijing to Shanghai by high-speed train and visit the Bund, Yu Garden, and the Pudong skyline at Shanghai Hongqiao
Frequency
51 times per day
Popular Trains
Beijing
China
9h 4m
Shanghai
China
Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou by high-speed CRH and visit the Humble Administrator's Garden or stroll Pingjiang Road
Shanghai
China
40m
Suzhou
China
Travel from Hong Kong to Guangzhou by high-speed train and visit Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park, or the historic Shamian Island
Frequency
73 times per day
Popular Trains
Hong Kong
China
1h 11m
Guangzhou
China
Travel from Beijing to Xi'an by high-speed train and visit the Terracotta Army and the Ancient City Wall, arriving at Xi'an North station
Frequency
43 times per day
Popular Trains
Beijing
China
10h 35m
Xi'An
China
Travel from Shanghai to Guangzhou by high-speed G-train and visit Canton Tower, Shamian Island and the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
Frequency
21 times per day
Popular Trains
Shanghai
China
9h 27m
Guangzhou
China
Travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen by intercity train and browse Luohu or Futian districts, visit Shenzhen Museum and the OCT Loft creative area
Frequency
180 times per day
Popular Trains
Hong Kong
China
19m
Shenzhen
China
Travel from Guangzhou to Shenzhen by high-speed train and visit Shenzhen's Window of the World or stroll through Guangzhou's Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
Frequency
493 times per day
Popular Trains
Guangzhou
China
1h 1m
Shenzhen
China
Travel from Guangzhou to Jinhua by high-speed or conventional train and visit historic Jinhua landmarks such as the ancient Double Ninth Terrace and local old streets
Frequency
11 times per day
Popular Trains
Guangzhou
China
11h 7m
Jinhua
China
Travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou by high-speed train and visit West Lake, Lingyin Temple and the Longjing tea terraces
Shanghai
China
1h 16m
Hangzhou
China
Travel from Beijing to Guangzhou by high-speed train and visit the Forbidden City in Beijing and Canton Tower in Guangzhou
Frequency
15 times per day
Popular Trains
Beijing
China
12h 45m
Guangzhou
China
Travel from Shanghai to Zhangjiajie by high-speed rail and regional connection; visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and the Avatar Mountains
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Shanghai
China
8h 13m
Zhangjiajie
China
Travel from Shanghai to Nanjing by high-speed CRH train and visit the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Confucius Temple and the Qinhuai River
Shanghai
China
1h 55m
Nanjing
China
Travel from Chongqing to Zhangjiajie by high-speed train and witness the towering sandstone pillars of Wulingyuan or walk the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge.
Frequency
73 times per day
Popular Trains
Chongqing
China
2h 24m
Zhangjiajie
China
Travel from Chengdu to Chongqing by high-speed or intercity train and visit Ciqikou old town or the Dazu Rock Carvings near Chongqing
Frequency
155 times per day
Popular Trains
Chengdu
China
1h 55m
Chongqing
China
Travel from Shanghai to Jinhua by high-speed train and visit Jinhua's old town, sample Jinhua ham at local markets, and see nearby Hengdian World Studios.
Shanghai
China
2h 15m
Jinhua
China
China Railway Tickets and Rail Network in China
China Railway is the national railway operator responsible for most intercity passenger train services across China. Its network includes high-speed G, D, and C category trains, plus conventional Z, T, K, and numbered services with seating and sleeper options depending on the train. China Railway links major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Chengdu, Wuhan, and Hangzhou through high-speed and conventional corridors. Some high-speed services operate at up to 350 km/h on selected lines. Rail Monsters supports online booking for selected China Railway train tickets, with schedules, fares, and ticket details shown during search and checkout.
Types of Trains Operated by China Railway
China Railway operates several passenger train types in China. Below are the main China Railway-operated trains:
China Railway network
The China Railway network covers mainland China with high-speed and conventional rail corridors linking national, provincial, and regional centers. Core high-speed lines include Beijing-Shanghai, Beijing-Guangzhou, Shanghai-Kunming, Xuzhou-Lanzhou, and Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong sections within mainland operations. Major hub stations include Beijing South, Beijing West, Shanghai Hongqiao, Guangzhou South, Shenzhen North, Xi'an North, Chengdu East, Wuhan, Nanjing South, and Hangzhou East. The network uses G, D, and C train categories on high-speed and intercity lines, while Z, T, K, and numbered trains operate conventional long-distance services with seating and sleeper accommodation on selected departures.
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Booking China Railway routes
Travelers can book selected China Railway routes through Rail Monsters by entering the departure city, arrival city, date, and passenger details. Popular searches include Beijing South to Shanghai Hongqiao on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway, Beijing West to Xi'an North, and Guangzhou South to Shenzhen North. Search results may show train category, departure time, travel time, available fares, and seat or sleeper options depending on the selected service. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, subject to timetable and ticket release conditions.
China Railway Train Tickets with Rail Monsters
Rail Monsters allows travelers to book selected China Railway train tickets online for routes across China. Available payment methods are shown during checkout, including online card payment where supported. After payment, booking confirmation and ticket instructions are provided for the selected China Railway service. Seat reservation, sleeper berth assignment, identity document requirements, station procedures, and change rules depend on the route, fare type, and ticket conditions. Review passenger names and document numbers carefully before completing payment with Rail Monsters.
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