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 0m
Daily departures
52
Departure station
Beijing
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Shanghai
Ticket price
from $25
Fastest trip
4h 18m
Longest trip
46m
D Series overview
D Series trains are China Railway electric multiple units with streamlined ends, reserved-seat coaches, and interiors arranged for fast intercity travel. They operate on many electrified corridors, including routes around Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao, Chengdu, and Chongqing. Depending on the trainset, the onboard setup may include Second Class, First Class, and selected Business Class seating. Some D-category services run long distances or overnight, so coach layout can differ from regular daytime EMU trains.
How to buy D Series train tickets
To search D Series tickets on Rail Monsters, enter the departure city or station, arrival city or station, travel date, and passenger count in the search form. Available China Railway results show D Series departures with times, stations, duration, and listed classes where inventory is available. Compare D Series options with other train categories on the same corridor, then select the departure that matches your route and schedule. Booking continues with passenger details and payment.
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D Series Classes Explained
D Series trains in China commonly use reserved seating in Second Class and First Class. Second Class is the standard EMU layout and is used by most passengers on short and medium-distance trips. First Class provides wider seats and more spacing on many China Railway D Series trainsets. Business Class is available only on selected EMU equipment and routes, so it should not be assumed for every D Series departure. Some overnight D services may use sleeper accommodation rather than the regular daytime seating mix. Review the listed class names in the search inputs at the top of the page.
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$639
Soft Sleeper Class
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$467
Hard Sleeper Class
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$046
Standing Class
from
$2039
Superior Class
from
$6978
New Soft Sleeper Class
from
$417
Business Class (Lounge Seat)
from
$049
Second Class
from
$078
First Class Seat
Most Popular D Series Routes
Key D Series routes in China
D Series trains appear on many China Railway corridors, including Shanghai to Hangzhou, Shanghai to Nanjing, Beijing to Qingdao, Guangzhou to Shenzhen, and Chengdu to Chongqing when scheduled as D-category EMU services. Route availability changes by timetable period, and some corridors may also have faster G Series services or conventional Z, T, and K trains. Major departure points can include Beijing South, Shanghai Hongqiao, Guangzhou South, Shenzhen North, Hangzhou East, Nanjing South, and Qingdao stations. Check the selected date to confirm whether a D Series train, another high-speed category, or a conventional train is operating on your route.
Travel from Beijing to Shanghai by high-speed train and visit the Bund, Yu Garden, and the Pudong skyline at Shanghai Hongqiao
Frequency
52 times per day
Popular Trains
Beijing
China
9h 0m
Shanghai
China
Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou by high-speed CRH and visit the Humble Administrator's Garden or stroll Pingjiang Road
Frequency
599 times per day
Shanghai
China
39m
Suzhou
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
42 times per day
Beijing
China
10h 45m
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
Shanghai
China
9h 37m
Guangzhou
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
491 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
Guangzhou
China
10h 26m
Jinhua
China
Travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou by high-speed train and visit West Lake, Lingyin Temple and the Longjing tea terraces
Frequency
406 times per day
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 24m
Guangzhou
China
Travel from Shanghai to Nanjing by high-speed CRH train and visit the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Confucius Temple and the Qinhuai River
Frequency
261 times per day
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.
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
Chengdu
China
1h 56m
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.
Frequency
178 times per day
Shanghai
China
2h 13m
Jinhua
China
Travel from Shanghai to Chongqing by high-speed CRH and visit the Dazu Rock Carvings or the Jiefangbei commercial district in central Chongqing
Shanghai
China
12h 29m
Chongqing
China
Travel from Shanghai to Xi'an by high-speed CRH train and visit the Terracotta Army and Xi'an's ancient city wall
Frequency
19 times per day
Shanghai
China
11h 33m
Xi'An
China
Travel from Guangzhou to Guilin by high-speed or conventional train and visit the Li River, Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill in Guilin
Guangzhou
China
2h 39m
Guilin
China
Practical Luggage Guidelines for D Series Travelers
D Series luggage rules may vary by China Railway policy, route, station, or ticket type. Passengers should bring bags they can carry through security checks, station gates, escalators, and train aisles without blocking seats or exits.
How to Book D Series Tickets
After selecting a D Series departure, add passenger names and required document details exactly as they will be used for China Railway travel. Review the route, station names, class, fare conditions, and passenger information before payment. Rail Monsters accepts international cards and major payment methods. After payment, booking confirmation is sent by email with ticket details. Ticket use, collection, or identity-check procedures depend on the route, station, and fare type, so review all instructions before departure.
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Experience the Best of China with D Series
D Series trains are China Railway EMU services used on fast intercity and longer-distance routes across China. They often serve corridors such as Shanghai to Hangzhou, Beijing to Qingdao, Guangzhou to Shenzhen, and other city pairs where a fast reserved-seat train is scheduled below the fastest G Series category. Typical seating includes Second Class and First Class, with Business Class on selected trainsets. Travelers can search D Series departures, compare times and classes, and book tickets online through Rail Monsters.
Compare China Trains Before You Book: D Series vs. Other Options
D Series trains are China Railway EMU services that usually run below the fastest G Series high-speed category but above many conventional Z, T, and K trains. D Series services normally use reserved seats and may offer Second Class, First Class, and selected Business Class. Compare available departures and book your tickets online through Rail Monsters.
D Series Route Map - Find and Book Tickets
The D Series network covers many China Railway corridors, including eastern routes around Shanghai and Hangzhou, northern routes linking Beijing with coastal cities, and southern routes such as Guangzhou to Shenzhen. D Series trains may use major high-speed stations or older central stations depending on the route. Search by city and date on Rail Monsters to see available D Series departures for the selected corridor.
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