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03:52
ShanghaiShanghaisongjiang
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05:02
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03:52
Last train
23:40
Travel duration
39m
Daily departures
599
Departure station
Shanghai
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Arrival station
Suzhou
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Fastest trip
10m
Longest trip
4m
How to buy K Series train tickets
To search K Series tickets on Rail Monsters, enter the departure station, arrival station, travel date, and passenger count in the search form. China has many stations with similar city names, so check the exact terminal before selecting a departure. Available results show K Series train numbers, times, stations, and seat or sleeper categories where listed. Compare daytime and overnight options, then choose the K Series departure that matches your route.
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K Series Classes Explained
K Series trains in China use practical long-distance seating and sleeper categories. Hard seat is the basic seated option and suits shorter daytime trips. Hard sleeper provides open sleeping compartments, usually arranged in upper, middle, and lower berths. Soft sleeper normally has enclosed four-berth compartments with more privacy than hard sleeper. Soft seat or deluxe soft sleeper may appear on selected China Railway trainsets, but not every K Series service offers them. Class names and berth choices are tied to the train number and route. Check the search inputs at the top of the page to see which K Series options are available.
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$12089
Superior Soft Sleeper Class
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$164
Hard Seat Class
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$2312
Soft Sleeper Class
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$521
Standing Class
from
$1660
Hard Sleeper Class
Most Popular K Series Routes
Key K Series routes in China
K Series services operate on many China Railway corridors, including Beijing to Harbin, Shanghai to Xi'an, Guangzhou to Chengdu, and Kunming to Chengdu on selected train numbers. These trains often serve both major terminals and intermediate regional stations, which makes them useful for trips beyond the high-speed network. Overnight K Series departures are common on longer routes, with hard sleeper and soft sleeper categories available when assigned to the trainset. Timetables, stopping patterns, and carriage types can change by date, so check the specific train number before booking.
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 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 Chongqing to Chengdu by high-speed train to visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding or the historic Wuhou Memorial Temple.
Frequency
192 times per day
Popular Trains
Chongqing
China
1h 56m
Chengdu
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 Tianjin to Beijing by high-speed train and explore the Forbidden City or walk along the Great Wall at Badaling and Mutianyu.
Frequency
137 times per day
Tianjin
China
46m
Beijing
China
Travel from Beijing to Chongqing by high-speed train and visit the Forbidden City or explore the mountain city skyline and spicy cuisine of Nan’an.
Frequency
15 times per day
Popular Trains
Beijing
China
12h 17m
Chongqing
China
Travel from Beijing to Harbin by high-speed or overnight train and visit the Ice and Snow World or Zhongyang Street for winter festivals
Frequency
66 times per day
Popular Trains
Beijing
China
7h 50m
Harbin
China
Practical Luggage Guidelines for K Series Travelers
K Series luggage rules may vary by China Railway policy, route, or ticket type. Travelers should keep bags manageable for station security, stairs, platforms, and carriage access. Check current rules before travel if carrying oversized items, bicycles, pets, or special equipment.
How to Book K Series Tickets
After selecting a K Series departure, add passenger details exactly as required for China Railway ticketing, review the seat or sleeper category, and check fare conditions before payment. Rail Monsters accepts international cards and major payment methods. After payment, booking confirmation is sent by email with the ticket details for the selected train. Ticket format, document checks, and station procedures depend on route and fare type, so review all instructions before travel.
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Experience the Best of China with K Series
K Series trains are conventional long-distance services operated by China Railway across many intercity and overnight routes in China. They run at lower speeds than G and D high-speed trains, but cover numerous city pairs and intermediate stations. Typical ticket types include hard seat, hard sleeper, and soft sleeper, with soft seat available on selected trains. Travelers can search K Series departures, compare available berths or seats, and book tickets online through Rail Monsters. Availability depends on route, date, and train number.
Compare China Trains Before You Book: K Series vs. Other Options
K Series trains are conventional China Railway services with seated and sleeper options, while G trains focus on high-speed daytime travel and D trains serve high-speed or fast intercity corridors. K Series can stop at more intermediate stations and often supports overnight travel. Compare available departures and book your tickets online through Rail Monsters.
K Series Route Map - Find and Book Tickets
K Series trains run across the China Railway network, linking major hubs such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Harbin, Chengdu, and Kunming with many regional stations. Routes differ by train number, and some services operate overnight across provinces. Use Rail Monsters to check the route map, station names, and available K Series departures for your selected travel date.
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