Beijing → Shanghai
2026-10-23 · live availability
Every departure still bookable for 2026-10-23 is listed below — the first leaves Beijing at 06:08 and the last at 21:22. The quickest takes 4h 18m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $29 per passenger and reach $110 for the top class, service fee included. Every row shows the class that fare buys.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 4h 18m – 18h 46m
- Trains per day
- 55
- First / last departure
- 06:08 / 21:22
- Departure stations
- Beijing South (北京南), Beijing (北京), Beijing Fengtai (北京丰台)
- Arrival stations
- Shanghai Hongqiao (上海虹桥), Shanghai (上海), Shanghai Songjiang (上海松江), Shanghai South (上海南)
- Fares from
- $29 (hard seat)
Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway
The busiest passenger railway in China, and the one most first-time visitors end up on.
Trains run the length of the country between the capital and the Yangtze delta, most of them at 300 km/h or more. The corridor is dense enough that you rarely need to plan around a specific departure: pick the hour you want to travel and there is almost always a train.
- Beijing South and Shanghai Hongqiao are the two main terminals, but a few services use the older central stations — check the station on your ticket, not just the city.
- Second class is fine for this route. The difference between classes is seat width and recline, not speed.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To | from | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G531 | 06:08 | 12:04 | 05:56 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $279 | Business Class |
| G547 | 06:18 | 12:11 | 05:53 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $315 | Business Class |
| G1 | 06:30 | 11:24 | 04:54 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $315 | Business Class |
| G3 | 06:52 | 11:33 | 04:41 | Beijing South → Shanghai | $342 | Business Class |
| G565 | 07:07 | 13:12 | 06:05 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G549 | 07:13 | 13:03 | 05:50 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G5 | 07:40 | 12:32 | 04:52 | Beijing → Shanghai | $366 | Business Class |
| G597 | 07:42 | 13:49 | 06:07 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G37 | 07:52 | 12:35 | 04:43 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G5 | 07:59 | 12:32 | 04:33 | Beijing South → Shanghai | $364 | Business Class |
| G599 | 08:15 | 14:14 | 05:59 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G633 | 08:37 | 15:01 | 06:24 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $376 | Business Class |
| G7 | 09:00 | 13:37 | 04:37 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G669 | 09:07 | 14:59 | 05:52 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G643 | 09:18 | 15:20 | 06:02 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G693 | 09:47 | 15:56 | 06:09 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G9 | 10:00 | 14:35 | 04:35 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G11 | 10:03 | 14:39 | 04:36 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G657 | 10:47 | 16:52 | 06:05 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G23 | 11:00 | 15:37 | 04:37 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G735 | 11:13 | 17:38 | 06:25 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $315 | Business Class |
| G737 | 11:17 | 17:22 | 06:05 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G733 | 11:25 | 16:59 | 05:34 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G741 | 11:50 | 18:02 | 06:12 | Beijing South → Shanghai | $342 | Business Class |
| 1461 | 11:59 | 06:45 +1 | 18:46 | Beijing → Shanghai | $29 | Standing |
| G15 | 12:00 | 16:38 | 04:38 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G2573 | 12:11 | 19:58 | 07:47 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $319 | Business Class |
| G745 | 12:21 | 18:21 | 06:00 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $338 | Business Class |
| G747 | 12:47 | 18:58 | 06:11 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $338 | Business Class |
| G17 | 13:00 | 17:35 | 04:35 | Beijing South → Shanghai | $364 | Business Class |
| G749 | 13:19 | 19:04 | 05:45 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $338 | Business Class |
| G19 | 14:00 | 18:32 | 04:32 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G795 | 14:13 | 20:05 | 05:52 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $338 | Business Class |
| G799 | 14:26 | 20:50 | 06:24 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $338 | Business Class |
| G751 | 14:56 | 20:33 | 05:37 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $352 | Business Class |
| G21 | 15:00 | 19:34 | 04:34 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $108 | Standing |
| G801 | 15:07 | 21:10 | 06:03 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $338 | Business Class |
| G803 | 15:42 | 22:19 | 06:37 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $315 | Business Class |
| G13 | 16:00 | 20:28 | 04:28 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $361 | Business Class |
| G805 | 16:30 | 23:11 | 06:41 | Beijing South → Shanghai Hongqiao | $298 | Business Class |
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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 Beijing to Shanghai take?
The fastest service on this date takes 4h 18m. 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 Beijing to Shanghai?
Second-class fares start at about $29 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 Beijing does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Beijing South and Beijing and Beijing Fengtai. 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.