Shanghai → Shenzhen
2026-10-30 · live availability
Every departure still bookable for 2026-10-30 is listed below — the first leaves Shanghai at 06:52 and the last at 20:15. The quickest takes 6h 35m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $39 per passenger and reach $153 for the top class, service fee included. Every row shows the class that fare buys.
Hangzhou–Shenzhen coastal line
The long way south, down the coast rather than through the interior.
Trains follow the sea through Zhejiang, Fujian and Guangdong, calling at Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Xiamen and Shantou before reaching Shenzhen. It is a full travel day rather than a hop, but it is also the only direct rail link between the Yangtze delta and the Pearl River delta that stays on the coast.
- Most services use Shenzhen North. If you are heading for Hong Kong, Futian is the more convenient stop — it is one metro stop from the border.
- This is a good route to book a window seat on: the Fujian coast section runs beside the sea for long stretches.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To | from | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2287 | 06:52 | 18:18 | 11:26 | Shanghai South → Shenzhen North | $165 | First Class |
| G2784 | 06:55 | 17:07 | 10:12 | Shanghai → Shenzhen | $458 | Business Class |
| D2287 | 07:25 | 18:18 | 10:53 | Jinshan North → Shenzhen North | $161 | First Class |
| G997 | 07:30 | 14:42 | 07:12 | Shanghai South → Shenzhen North | $418 | Business Class |
| D377 | 08:11 | 19:04 | 10:53 | Shanghai South → Shenzhen North | $174 | First Class |
| D2281 | 08:44 | 20:14 | 11:30 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shenzhen North | $178 | First Class |
| G384 | 08:47 | 17:30 | 08:43 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shenzhen North | $153 | Second Class |
| D2289 | 08:52 | 20:21 | 11:29 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shenzhen North | $162 | First Class |
| D2289 | 09:28 | 20:21 | 10:53 | Jinshan North → Shenzhen North | $157 | First Class |
| D3107 | 09:50 | 21:27 | 11:37 | Shanghai South → Shenzhen North | $158 | First Class |
| D3125 | 10:28 | 21:22 | 10:54 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shenzhen North | $180 | First Class |
| D2283 | 11:20 | 22:22 | 11:02 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shenzhen North | $166 | First Class |
| T101 | 12:30 | 07:28 +1 | 18:58 | Shanghai Songjiang → Shenzhen East | $95 | Soft Sleeper |
| D21 | 12:42 | 05:38 +1 | 16:56 | Shanghai South → Shenzhen | $48 | Second Class |
| G2788 | 12:50 | 22:35 | 09:45 | Shanghai → Shenzhen | $422 | Business Class |
| G901 | 13:50 | 21:31 | 07:41 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shenzhen North | $216 | First Class |
| G269 | 15:00 | 21:35 | 06:35 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shenzhen North | $432 | Business Class |
| D913 | 19:39 | 06:37 +1 | 10:58 | Shanghai → Shenzhen North | $90 | Second Class |
| D941 | 19:55 | 06:15 +1 | 10:20 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shenzhen North | $88 | Second Class |
| D931 | 20:00 | 06:23 +1 | 10:23 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shenzhen North | $88 | Second Class |
| D935 | 20:05 | 06:30 +1 | 10:25 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shenzhen North | $88 | Second Class |
| D913 | 20:09 | 06:37 +1 | 10:28 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shenzhen North | $88 | Second Class |
| G899 | 20:15 | 06:42 +1 | 10:27 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shenzhen North | $99 | Standing |
Train letters on this date: G, D, T. What the letters mean →
Which station do you leave from?
Big Chinese cities have several stations, miles apart. The station on your ticket is the one you need — the city name alone is not enough.
FAQ
How long does the train from Shanghai to Shenzhen take?
The fastest service on this date takes 6h 35m. Slower trains on the same route take longer — the timetable above lists the actual duration for every departure, so sort by journey time if speed matters more than the hour you leave.
How much is a train ticket from Shanghai to Shenzhen?
Second-class fares start at about $39 per passenger including our service fee. Second class is the standard choice; first class and business class cost more and buy wider seats, not a faster train. The quote page always shows the underlying local fare and our fee as separate lines.
Which station in Shanghai does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Shanghai South and Shanghai and Jinshan North and Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Songjiang. Large Chinese cities have more than one station and they are not within walking distance of each other, so check the station printed on your ticket rather than the city name.
Do I need to print a ticket?
No. Chinese railway tickets are issued against your passport, not a piece of paper. Carry the same passport you booked with, and staff will scan it at the gate. Keep the booking confirmation on your phone in case a conductor asks which seat is yours.
How far in advance can I book?
Chinese tickets are released about two weeks before departure, and this page only shows dates inside that window. Popular dates and holiday periods sell out early, so book as soon as your travel date appears.
Which class should I book?
Second class is the default on high-speed trains and is comparable to a short-haul airline seat. First and business class add space and recline for a premium. On overnight trains the choice matters more: a hard sleeper is a real bed, a hard seat is not. Our guide to seats and sleepers explains what each one actually looks like.