5h 53m, Direct
06:18
BeijingBeijing Nan (South)
12:11
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
How to buy T Series - Express train tickets
To search T Series - Express tickets on Rail Monsters, enter the departure station, arrival station, travel date, and passenger count in the search form at the top of the page. Available China Railway results show train numbers, departure and arrival times, stations, and seat or sleeper types where listed. Compare T Series - Express options with other train categories on the same route, then select the departure and ticket type that match your plan. Booking continues with passenger details and payment.
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T Series - Express Classes Explained
T Series - Express trains use China Railway conventional long-distance ticket types rather than high-speed train classes. Hard seat is the basic seated option for shorter or lower-cost trips. Soft seat appears on some trains and offers a less dense seated layout where available. Hard sleeper provides open sleeping bays, commonly arranged in stacked berths. Soft sleeper uses enclosed compartments with fewer berths and more privacy. Deluxe soft sleeper may appear on selected services only, so it should not be assumed for every T Series - Express departure. Compare the available seat and berth types using the search inputs at the top of the page.
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$049
Hard Seat Class
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$295
Soft Sleeper Class
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$123
Soft Seat Class
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$221
Hard Sleeper Class
from
$046
Standing Class
Most Popular T Series - Express Routes
Key T Series - Express routes in China
T Series - Express trains serve long-distance China Railway corridors where conventional overnight and daytime express services remain useful. Common route pairs can include Beijing to Shanghai, Beijing to Guangzhou, Beijing to Harbin, Xi'an to Shanghai, Chengdu to Beijing, and Guangzhou to Chengdu, depending on the active timetable. Some T trains use major central stations such as Beijing Railway Station, Shanghai Railway Station, Guangzhou Railway Station, and Xi'an Railway Station. Service numbers, stops, and carriage types change by timetable period, so check the selected date before travel. Search results show available seat or sleeper tickets for the chosen T Series - Express departure.
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 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 Shenzhen to Guangzhou by high-speed train and visit Canton Tower, Shamian Island, and the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou
Frequency
398 times per day
Shenzhen
China
55m
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 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 Shanghai to Shenzhen by high-speed train and visit Shenzhen's tech hubs and OCT Loft, or explore Luohu shopping and Dafen Art Village
Frequency
21 times per day
Popular Trains
Shanghai
China
12h 12m
Shenzhen
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
Travel from Xi'an to Chengdu by high-speed or conventional train and visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an or the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Frequency
107 times per day
Popular Trains
Xi'An
China
3h 50m
Chengdu
China
Travel from Shanghai to Ningbo by high-speed CRH train and visit Tianyi Pavilion or the historic Old Bund district in Ningbo
Frequency
117 times per day
Popular Trains
Shanghai
China
2h 3m
Ningbo
China
Travel from Shanghai to Shangrao by high-speed train and visit Mount Sanqing National Park or the old town areas of Guangfeng
Frequency
65 times per day
Popular Trains
Shanghai
China
3h 26m
Shangrao
China
Practical Luggage Guidelines for T Series - Express Travelers
T Series - Express luggage rules may vary by China Railway policy, route, passenger category, or ticket type. Check current rules before travel, especially for overnight trains. Bring bags that you can carry through security, waiting halls, stairs, and carriage aisles at large stations.
How to Book T Series - Express Tickets
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Experience the Best of China with T Series - Express
T Series - Express is a conventional long-distance train category operated by China Railway on major intercity corridors across China. These trains are slower than G and D high-speed services but often cover overnight and cross-province routes that link large stations such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi'an, and Harbin. Typical ticket types include hard seat, hard sleeper, soft sleeper, and soft seat where available. Travelers can search departures, compare service types, and book selected T Series - Express tickets online through Rail Monsters.
Compare China Trains Before You Book: T Series - Express vs. Other Options
T Series - Express trains are China Railway conventional long-distance services, while G trains use high-speed lines and D trains cover high-speed or fast intercity routes. T Series - Express is often useful for overnight trips with hard sleeper or soft sleeper tickets. Compare available departures and book your tickets online through Rail Monsters.
T Series - Express Route Map - Find and Book Tickets
T Series - Express trains run on China Railway conventional corridors linking major cities and provincial centers. Routes can include long-distance services between Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Harbin, Chengdu, and other large stations, depending on the timetable. These trains often use central mainline stations rather than newly built high-speed-only terminals. Search Rail Monsters by station and date to see which T Series - Express departures are available for your route.
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