A total of 6 pairs of trains run daily between Shanghai and Changchun. Four of them are high speed trains, taking 11 - 12.5 hours; the other 2 pairs are normal trains, taking 21.5 - 22 hours. Shanghai to Changchun distance varies from 2,182 kilometers (1,356 miles) to 2,620 kilometers (1,628 miles) based on different running routes.
Shanghai - Changchun High Speed Trains
Basic Facts:
Duration: about 11 - 12.5 hours
Distance: about 2,182 - 2,194 kilometers (1,356 - 1,363 miles)
Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
Operated at:
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station,
Changchun/
Changchun West Railway Station Stations along the way: Kunshan South,
Wuxi East,
Changzhou North,
Zhenjing South,
Nanjing South, Bengbu South, Suzhou East in Anhui, Dingyuan,
Xuzhou East, Taian, Qufu East,
Jinan West, Dezhou East,
Tianjin West,
Tianjin, Binhai, Tangshan, Beidaihe, Qinhuangdao,
Shanhaiguan, Suizhong North, Huludao North, Jinzhou South, Panjin North, Liaozhong,
Shenyang North, Tieling West, Changtu West, Kaiyuan West, Siping East, Gongzhuling South
Shanghai to Changchun High Speed Train Schedule
(Last Update on Apr 17, 2026)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| G1236 | 09:04 - 20:05 | 11h1m |
| G1258 | 09:31 - 21:30 | 11h59m |
| G1204 | 09:33 - 20:37 | 11h4m |
| G100 | 10:04 - 19:07 | 9h3m |
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Shanghai Schedule Changchun to Shanghai Bullet Train Timetable
(Last Update on Apr 17, 2026)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| G1202 | 10:19 - 21:50 | 11h31m |
| G1256 | 10:37 - 23:08 | 12h31m |
| G1234 | 11:09 - 23:15 | 12h6m |
| G98 | 11:10 - 20:32 | 9h22m |
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Changchun Schedule Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. You can search for the real-time schedule via the search box on top of this page.
Shanghai - Changchun High Speed Train Ticket price
(Last Update on Apr 17, 2026)
| Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat | CNY 3,212 - 3,493.5
USD 475 - 517 | CNY 1,560 - 1,646
USD 231 - 243 | CNY 928 - 1,029
USD 137 - 152 |
Shanghai - Changchun Normal Trains
Basic Facts:
Duration: around 21.5 - 22 hours
Distance: about 2,314/ 2,620 kilometers (1,438/ 1,628 miles)
Top speed: 100/ 120/ 140/ 160 km/h (62/ 75/ 87/ 99 mph)
Operated at:
Shanghai Railway Station, Changchun Railway Station
Shanghai to Changchun Train Schedule
(Last Update on Apr 17, 2026)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| Z516 | 15:32 - 13:18+ | 21h46m |
| Z172 | 19:34 - 17:31+ | 21h57m |
| K336 | 20:15 - 09:28++ | 37h13m |
Changchun to Shanghai Train Schedule
(Last Update on Apr 17, 2026)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| Z178 | 01:08 - 04:01+ | 26h53m |
| Z174 | 15:11 - 13:14+ | 22h3m |
| Z518 | 15:50 - 13:20+ | 21h30m |
| K335 | 16:45 - 04:45++ | 36h |
Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. You can search for the real-time schedule via the search box on top of this page.
Shanghai - Changchun Train Ticket Price
(Last Update on Apr 17, 2026)
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat | CNY 703 - 780.5
USD 104 - 115 | CNY 456 - 506.5
USD 67 - 75 | CNY 251 - 278.5
USD 37 - 41 |
Stopovers along the way:
Z516/Z518:
Suzhou,
Wuxi,
Changzhou,
Nanjing, Bengbu,
Xuzhou, Yanzhou, Dezhou,
Tianjin, Tangshan, Qinhuangdao, Shanhaiguan, Jinzhou South,
Shenyang North, Tieling
Z172/Z174: Suzhou, Wuxi, Nanjing, Xuzhou, Dezhou,
Tianjin West, Tianjin, Tangshan, Qinhuangdao, Shanhaiguan, Huludao North, Shenyang North
Flights VS. High Speed Trains
Direct flights usually take about 2.5 - 3 hours to transfer between the two cities. The flight tickets costs more than rail tickets in most cases, but it may be cheaper than the second class seat of bullet train in low season, when the flight will be a quiet good choice for those who travel in a hurry. However, tourists should have preparation for frequent flight delays.
Major Rail Lines from Shanghai to:
Major Rail Line from Changchun to:
- Last updated on Apr. 17, 2026 by Grace Yang -