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Shanghai to Beijing Train

Around 42 Shanghai to Beijing high speed G trains run frequently daily, whose distance between is 1,318 kilometers (819 miles). Their travel time is 4.5 - 7 hours and the lowest cost is CNY 498 (USD 71) for a second class seat.

Besides, around 3 pairs of overnight high speed D trains are available for passegners to save the day time; their travel time is about 12 hours and the lowest cost for a hard sleeper is CNY 503 (USD 71). And 2 pairs of overnight normal speed train run between with a travel time of 16 - 22 hours. A hard sleeper costs CNY 296.5 - 325.5 (USD 42 - 46).

Shanghai to Beijing High Speed Train

Shanghai to Beijing High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Oct 28, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G104	06:27 - 13:12	6h45m
G10	10:00 - 14:26	4h26m
G132	12:21 - 18:25	6h4m
G150	16:04 - 21:56	5h52m
G28	19:00 - 23:18	4h18m

About 42 G types in total: departure time from 06:27 to 19:00; duration from 4H18M to 6H45M.

Shanghai to Beijing Bullet Train Price

(Last Update on Oct 28, 2024)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,748 - 2,331 USD 248 - 331	CNY 837 - 1,067 USD 119 - 151	CNY 498 - 667 USD 71 - 95

Shanghai to Beijing Overnight Train Schedule

(Last Update on Oct 28, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
1462	12:15 - 10:27+	22h12m
T110	16:30 - 08:32+	16h2m

(Last Update on Oct 28, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D8	19:08 - 07:30+	12h22m
D6	21:15 - 09:26+	12h11m
D10	21:21 - 09:24+	12h3m

Shanghai to Beijing Overnight Train Fare

(Last Update on Oct 28, 2024)

Nos.	Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper
1461/1462	CNY 463.5 / USD 66	CNY 296.5 / USD 42
T109/T110	CNY 497.5 / USD 71	CNY 325.5 / USD 46

(Last Update on Oct 28, 2024)

Nos.	Soft Sleeper	Second Class Seat
D8	CNY 631 / USD 90	CNY 293 / USD 42
D8	CNY 624 / USD 89	CNY 291 / USD 41
D6	CNY 680 / USD 96	CNY 316 / USD 45
D10	CNY 627 / USD 89	CNY 314 / USD 45

FAQs on How to Travel from Shanghai to Beijing

1. What is the cheapest way to travel from Shanghai to Beijing?

There is no doubt the hard seats on old trains. However, it is quite exhausting to sit straight for a long journey. So the economy sleeper, especially those on overnight trains are more popular cheap travel way, including 1462, T110, D8, D6 and D10. A hard sleeper of T110 /1462 trains costs CNY 296.5 - 325.5 (USD 42 - 46) and a hard sleeper of D trains costs CNY 503 - 508 (USD 71 - 72). The duration is generally 12 - 22 hours.

2. What is the fastest way to get from Shanghai to Beijing?

Flight is the fastest way from Shanghai to Beijing, taking around 2.5 hours, followed by high speed G train taking 4.5 - 7 hours. However, check-in procedure in Shanghai aiport is more time-consuming than at the railway station. Also, upon arrival in Beijing, it takes more time to reach your hotel from Beijing airport than from Beijing South Railway Station. Therefore, there is no big difference in total door-to-door travel time.

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Terminal 2 of Hongqiao International Airport

3. Is there a direct train between Shanghai and Beijing?

About 42 pairs of direct Shanghai to Beijing bullet trains with the duration of 4.5 - 6.5 hours. A ride on a second class seat costs CNY 553 - 671 (USD 78 - 95). Plus, 5 pairs of overnight sleeper trains run between Beijing and Shanghai with the travel time of about 12 - 22.5 hours.

4. How far is it from Shanghai to Beijing?

The flight distance from Shanghai to Beijing is 1,084 kilometers (674 miles). The distance by high speed train is 1,318 kilometers (819 miles) and the expressway distance is 1,262 kilometers (784 miles).

5. How to travel from Shanghai to Beijing without a car?

Passengers can take high speed train, overnight train, flight, or long-distance bus from Shanghai to Beijing.

High speed train is the most recommended for short duration, dense schedule, modern facilities and comfortable environment; and it is convenient to get to Honqgiao Railway Station in Shanghai and leave Beijing South Railway Station upon arrival. Overnight train is good choice of budget travelers; remember to book a sleeper for the long ride. Flight can be fastest way but Beijing Capital Airport is in suburb and it takes time to reach downtown. Long-distance bus is the least recommended way because of quite long duration and uncomfortable environment.

Soft Sleeper on Overnight D Train

Badaling Great Wall

6. Can I visit the Great Wall of China from Shanghai?

Yes. Passengers should take a flight, or train from Shanghai to Beijing firstly. Then, train or bus is available for passengers to reach the famous Great Wall sections like Badaling and Mutianyu.

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Questions & Answers on Shanghai to Beijing Train

Asked by lidlsor from UK` | Oct. 12, 2024 06:01

Group travelling with luggages

Are there usually a lot of spaces? Do we have to pay for it, to reserve etc? Or first come first serve? We're planning to travel as 4-5, so there would be quite a lot of luggages 1-2 each

Answers (1)

Answered by Daniel | Oct. 13, 2024 20:10

There are luggage closets between carriages, enough for your luggage. You don't have to pay for it or reserve.

Asked by Camelia from INDONESIA | Oct. 02, 2024 08:02

Can we bring big luggage into the fastest bullet train

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Oct. 08, 2024 18:09

How big? The staff is not strict with luggage size so normal big suitcases are accepted but big luggage of irregular shape may not be allowed.

Asked by Juay Koh from SINGAPORE | May. 06, 2024 23:41

Is there a direct speed train from Hangzhou to Beijing or is it better to go from HZ to SH first ?

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | May. 08, 2024 01:50

Yes, 20 bullet trains run directly from Hangzhou to Beijing.

Asked by Sekula from USA | Feb. 25, 2024 12:23

Luggages on train

My family of 4 is traveling from USA to Shanghai and we are planing on taking a high speed train to Beijing and then fly back. How many luggage's can I bring on train?

Answers (1)

Answered by Maria | Feb. 26, 2024 23:20

Generally, everyone can take luggage of at most 20 kg.

Asked by Mr T from ZANZIBAR | Dec. 28, 2023 05:00

How much time at station ?

How long before the train time do you need to arrive at the station for a high speed train Shanghai to Beijing ? Eg for an 8am train is it ok to arrive at 730am ?

Answers (1)

Answered by Linda | Dec. 29, 2023 01:00

Generally, it is okay.