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Shenzhen → Shanghai

2026-10-25 · scheduled timetable

Scheduled timetable for Shenzhen → Shanghai: 18 departures a day, first at 06:35, last at 20:26. Times follow the official timetable as of 2026-10-25 — fares and live seat availability are confirmed when you search. The quickest takes 6h 34m.

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At a glance

Journey time
6h 34m – 19h 17m
Trains per day
18
First / last departure
06:35 / 20:26
Departure stations
Shenzhen (深圳), Shenzhen North (深圳北), Futian (福田), Shenzhen East (深圳东)
Arrival stations
Shanghai Hongqiao (上海虹桥), Shanghai South (上海南), Shanghai (上海), Shanghai Songjiang (上海松江)

Train Schedules

Train Departure time Arrival Shortest From → To
G2790 06:35 16:22 9h 47m Shenzhen → Shanghai Hongqiao
D3126 06:46 18:44 11h 58m Shenzhen North → Shanghai Hongqiao
G270 07:43 14:17 6h 34m Shenzhen North → Shanghai Hongqiao
D2284 08:15 19:08 10h 53m Shenzhen North → Shanghai Hongqiao
D2290 08:55 20:42 11h 47m Shenzhen North → Shanghai Hongqiao
D2282 09:32 21:16 11h 44m Shenzhen North → Shanghai Hongqiao
D378 10:30 21:48 11h 18m Shenzhen North → Shanghai South
D2424 11:13 22:26 11h 13m Shenzhen North → Shanghai South
D3108 11:52 22:53 11h 01m Shenzhen North → Shanghai South
G902 11:57 19:43 7h 46m Shenzhen North → Shanghai Hongqiao
G2786 12:55 22:59 10h 04m Shenzhen → Shanghai
G386 14:14 22:42 8h 28m Futian → Shanghai Hongqiao
G386 14:27 22:42 8h 15m Shenzhen North → Shanghai Hongqiao
G998 15:10 22:28 7h 18m Shenzhen North → Shanghai South
T102 16:04 11:21 +1 19h 17m Shenzhen East → Shanghai Songjiang
D22 20:00 12:46 +1 16h 46m Shenzhen → Shanghai South
D22 20:00 12:21 +1 16h 21m Shenzhen → Shanghai Songjiang
G896 20:26 06:58 +1 10h 32m Shenzhen North → Shanghai Hongqiao

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.

DepartsShenzhen 深圳 Shenzhen·Shenzhen North 深圳北 Shenzhenbei·Futian 福田 Futian·Shenzhen East 深圳东 Shenzhendong
ArrivesShanghai Hongqiao 上海虹桥 Shanghaihongqiao·Shanghai South 上海南 Shanghainan·Shanghai 上海 Shanghai·Shanghai Songjiang 上海松江 Shanghaisongjiang
OvernightSome departures arrive the next day — the timetable marks those with +1.

FAQ

How long does the train from Shenzhen to Shanghai take?

The fastest service on this date takes 6h 34m. 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 Shenzhen to Shanghai?

Fares depend on the class you choose. Every quote on the results page shows the fare and our service fee separately.

Which station in Shenzhen does the train leave from?

On this date, departures leave from Shenzhen and Shenzhen North and Futian and Shenzhen East. 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.

Seats, sleepers and standing tickets explained →

Popular Routes

Day tours in Shanghai

Off the train and straight onto a tour: a car and guide meet you at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, and the day ends back there for your train home.

Timetable and fares read from China Railway and last checked on 2026-10-25. Prices include our service fee in US dollars.