5h 53m, Direct
06:18
BeijingBeijing Nan (South)
12:11
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
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15030 USD
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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 Z Series Express train tickets
To search Z Series Express tickets on Rail Monsters, enter the China Railway departure station, arrival station, travel date, and passenger count in the search form. Available results show train numbers, departure and arrival times, stations, and seat or sleeper types where listed. Compare hard seat, hard sleeper, soft sleeper, and other available options by schedule and fare. Select the Z Series Express departure that matches your route, then continue to passenger details.
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Z Series Express Classes Explained
Z Series Express accommodation is built around long-distance China Railway travel. Hard seat is the basic seated option on trains that include seating coaches. Hard sleeper uses open compartments with upper, middle, and lower berths, while soft sleeper usually has enclosed four-berth compartments with more privacy. Deluxe soft sleeper is available only on selected Z Series Express services and normally offers a higher-grade compartment layout. Exact class availability depends on the train number and date. Review the listed accommodation type carefully, then use the search inputs at the top of the page.
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$046
Standing Class
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$6905
Soft Seat Class
from
$164
Hard Sleeper Class
from
$223
Soft Sleeper Class
from
$387
Superior Soft Sleeper Class
from
$049
Hard Seat Class
Most Popular Z Series Express Routes
Key Z Series Express routes in China
Popular Z Series Express routes include Beijing to Xian, Shanghai to Xian, Beijing to Guangzhou, Beijing to Harbin, and long-distance services toward Lanzhou and Urumqi on selected China Railway train numbers. These services are often chosen for overnight travel because they offer sleeper accommodation as well as direct city-to-city links. Beijing West, Shanghai, Xian, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Harbin, Lanzhou, and Urumqi are among the major stations served by Z category trains. Timetables, stopping patterns, and available berth types vary by train number and date, so check the current search results before selecting a 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 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 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 Beijing to Zhangjiajie by high-speed train to see the Avatar Mountains or walk across the world famous Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Beijing
China
30h 16m
Zhangjiajie
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 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 Urumqi to Guangzhou by high-speed train and visit the Canton Tower or explore the historic Yuexiu Park in South China.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Urumqi
China
8h 2m
Guangzhou
China
Travel from Urumqi to Shanghai by high-speed rail and visit the Bund or explore the Yu Garden and the futuristic Pudong skyline.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Urumqi
China
23h 54m
Shanghai
China
Practical Luggage Guidelines for Z Series Express Travelers
Z Series Express luggage rules may vary by China Railway policy, route, or ticket type. Passengers should bring bags they can carry through security screening, station gates, platforms, and sleeper corridors without blocking aisles or berth access.
How to Book Z Series Express Tickets
After selecting a Z Series Express departure, add passenger details exactly as required for China Railway ticketing, review the fare conditions, and complete payment online. Rail Monsters accepts international cards and major payment methods. After payment, booking confirmation arrives by email with ticket details for the selected train. Ticket format, collection rules, and identity document requirements can vary by route and fare type, so review all conditions before payment.
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Experience the Best of China with Z Series Express
Z Series Express trains are China Railway conventional direct express services used on longer intercity routes across China. They usually run with fewer intermediate stops than regular K or T trains and often include overnight departures between major cities. Typical accommodation can include hard seat, hard sleeper, soft sleeper, and deluxe soft sleeper on selected trains. Travelers can search Z Series Express timetables, compare available berths or seats, and book tickets online through Rail Monsters.
Compare China Trains Before You Book: Z Series Express vs. Other Options
Z Series Express trains are conventional China Railway services with direct long-distance routes and sleeper options, while G and D trains are high-speed services with seated layouts. K and T trains usually make more stops than Z trains. Compare times, seats, berths, and book your tickets online through Rail Monsters.
Z Series Express Route Map - Find and Book Tickets
The Z Series Express network links major China Railway stations across long-distance corridors, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Lanzhou, Urumqi, and Harbin on selected train numbers. Many Z trains operate overnight or cover very long distances with limited stops compared with regular conventional services. Search by origin, destination, and date on Rail Monsters to see which Z Series Express departures are available for the selected route.
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