Pekín → Shanghái
2026-10-20 · disponibilidad en vivo
Every departure still bookable for 2026-10-20 is listed below — the first leaves Pekín at 21:21 and the last at 21:22. The quickest takes 12h 06m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $49 per passenger and reach $55 for the top class, service fee included. Every row shows the class that fare buys.
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.
Horarios de trenes
| Train | Hora de salida | Llegada | Más corto | Desde → Hasta | desde | Clase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5 | 21:21 | 09:27 +1 | 12:06 | Pekín → Shanghái | $55 | De pie |
| D11 | 21:22 | 09:45 +1 | 12:23 | Pekín Sur → Shanghái Songjiang | $49 | Segunda clase |
Train letters on this date: D. 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 Pekín to Shanghái take?
The fastest service on this date takes 12h 06m. 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 Pekín to Shanghái?
Second-class fares start at about $49 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 Pekín does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Pekín and Pekín Sur. 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.