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| Departure | Arrival | Train | Duration | Route Info | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17:16 Shanghai Hongqiao | 23:08 Beijing South | G156 | 5h 52m, Direct | Route Info | Find Tickets |
17:20 Shanghai Hongqiao | 23:14 Beijing South | G158 | 5h 54m, Direct | Route Info | Find Tickets |
19:00 Shanghai Hongqiao | 23:18 Beijing South | G28 | 4h 18m, Direct | Route Info | Find Tickets |
19:08 Shanghai | 07:30+1 Beijing | D8 | 12h 22m, Direct | Route Info | Find Tickets |
19:08 Shanghai | 07:00+1 Beijing Fengtai | D8 | 11h 52m, Direct | Route Info | Find Tickets |
21:15 Shanghai | 09:26+1 Paris | D6 | 12h 11m, Direct | Route Info | Find Tickets View More Trains |
The Shanghai to Beijing train ticket is US$21.05. The average travel time is 4h 18m. Approximately Around 48 trains are running daily from Shanghai to Beijing. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.
Basic and least comfortable seating option. There is a small table between the seats and luggage racks above the seats
A more comfortable seating option than hard seats, equipped with adjustable backrests.
Basic sleeping berth, less privacy and comfort. The hard sleeper car is equipped with partitions, each containing 6 berths.
Offers extra comfort and space, ideal for trips under 5 hours. Equipped with adjustable backrests, some seats are rechargeable.
Standard seating, most economical for short journeys. The distance between seats is narrower than that between First and Business seats.
Premium seating with superior amenities. Equipped with sockets and can be adjusted to lie flat. Some stations offer business class VIP lounges.
Comfortable beds for overnight journeys. The soft sleeper car has private rooms, each with 4 berths.
More spacious and private sleepers with premium facilities. The box is a double room and equipped with a separate sofa & a separate toilet.
China train tickets are available for purchase up to 15 days in advance. During peak travel periods, tickets can sell out quickly. To ensure a smooth journey, it's best to plan ahead and book your tickets as early as possible.
China offers various types of trains: high-speed (C, G, D), express (Z), and regular (T, K). High-speed trains are faster and more comfortable but pricier, with three seat classes: second class, first class, and business class. Regular trains provide hard seats, hard sleepers, and soft sleepers.
If your plans change, you can cancel or modify your ticket before departure. To avoid any surprises, be sure to review the policies at the time of booking, as policies and fees for changes and cancellations may vary.
You can book train tickets on Trip.com, which provides an English interface and accepts international credit cards, making the booking process smooth for foreign travelers. Additionally, Trip.com frequently provides discounts, helping you save more on train travel fares.