Shanghai - Shenzhen Train
Altogether 22 pairs of trains are in operation between Shanghai and Shenzhen: 16 pairs of them are bullet trains which run daily for 9.5 - 11.5 hours with a distance of about 1,623 km (1,008 mi); 2 pairs are normal types with a total running distance of 1,684 km (1,046 mi) and duration of 18.5 - 20 hours or so. On Friday to Monday, 4 pairs of high speed D trains run overnight with different sleepers offered.
Duration: about 9.5 - 11.5 hours
Distance: about 1,623 km (1,008 mi)
Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
Operated at: Shanghai/ Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Shenzhen/ Shenzhen North Railway Station
Stations along the way: Songjiang South, Jiaxing South, Tongxiang, Haining West, Yuhang, Hangzhou East, Shaoxing North, Yuyao North, Ningbo, Linhai, Taizhou in Zhejiang, Wenling, Wenzhou South, Xiapu, Fuan, Ningde, Fuzhou South, Putian, Quanzhou, Jinjiang, Xiamen North, Zhangzhou, Zhangpu, Yunxiao, Zhaoan, Chaoshan, Changyang, Puning, Shanwei, Huizhou South
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Around 16 departures in total: departure time from 06:55 to 20:15; duration from 9H43M to 11H46M.
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Note: G899, D941, D913, D931 and D935 are only available every Friday to next Monday.
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Around 16 departures in total: departure time from 06:40 to 20:41; duration from 9H43M to 11H39M.
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See more Shenzhen Schedule
Notes:
1. G900, D932, D936, D942 and D914 are available every Friday to next Monday.
2. Timetable here is for reference only. For the most up-to-date schedule, you can search for it by the tool on the page top.
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Duration: about 18.5 - 20 hours
Distance: about 1,684 km (1,046 mi)
Top speed: 100/ 120/ 140/ 160 km/h (62/ 75/ 87/ 99 mph)
Operated at: Shanghai South Railway Station, Shenzhen East Railway Station
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Note: Timetable here is for reference only. For the most up-to-date schedule, you can search for it by the tool on the page top.
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Only these two pairs of normal types run between the two cities currently. They cost less than the bullet types, but the environment is not as good as that of bullet types. They are also not as punctual as bullet types.
If you are going to travel by any of them, a sleeper will be better because the hard seats are not comfortable, and the carriages for hard seats are rather crowded, especially during holidays when thousands of people will travel by rail. The carriages for sleepers are quieter and you can have a good rest during the night. In this case, you can be energetic to travel around in day.
Major Rail Lines from Shenzhen to:
Further Reading: How to Travel between Shanghai and Shenzhen
High Speed Trains
Basic Facts:
Duration: about 9.5 - 11.5 hours Distance: about 1,623 km (1,008 mi) Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph) Operated at: Shanghai/ Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Shenzhen/ Shenzhen North Railway Station Stations along the way: Songjiang South, Jiaxing South, Tongxiang, Haining West, Yuhang, Hangzhou East, Shaoxing North, Yuyao North, Ningbo, Linhai, Taizhou in Zhejiang, Wenling, Wenzhou South, Xiapu, Fuan, Ningde, Fuzhou South, Putian, Quanzhou, Jinjiang, Xiamen North, Zhangzhou, Zhangpu, Yunxiao, Zhaoan, Chaoshan, Changyang, Puning, Shanwei, Huizhou South Shanghai to Shenzhen High Speed Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G2784 | 06:55 - 17:08 | 10h13m |
| G997 | 07:30 - 14:42 | 7h12m |
| G384 | 08:47 - 17:30 | 8h43m |
| G2788 | 12:50 - 22:35 | 9h45m |
| G901 | 13:50 - 21:31 | 7h41m |
| G699 | 15:00 - 22:22 | 7h22m |
| G899 | 20:15 - 06:42+ | 10h27m |
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| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| D913 | 19:39 - 06:37+ | 10h58m |
| D941 | 19:55 - 06:15+ | 10h20m |
| D931 | 20:00 - 06:23+ | 10h23m |
| D935 | 20:05 - 06:30+ | 10h25m |
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| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G2790 | 06:35 - 16:22 | 9h47m |
| G700 | 07:21 - 14:35 | 7h14m |
| G902 | 11:57 - 19:43 | 7h46m |
| G2786 | 13:00 - 22:59 | 9h59m |
| G386 | 14:27 - 22:42 | 8h15m |
| G998 | 15:10 - 22:27 | 7h17m |
| G900 | 20:41 - 06:58+ | 10h17m |
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| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| D914 | 20:00 - 06:19+ | 10h19m |
| D932 | 20:05 - 06:47+ | 10h42m |
| D936 | 20:10 - 06:52+ | 10h42m |
| D942 | 20:15 - 06:42+ | 10h27m |
Notes:
1. G900, D932, D936, D942 and D914 are available every Friday to next Monday.
2. Timetable here is for reference only. For the most up-to-date schedule, you can search for it by the tool on the page top.
Shanghai - Shenzhen High Speed G Train Ticket Price
| New Soft Sleeper | Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNY 800 USD 118 | CNY 2,838 - 3,074.5 USD 420 - 455 | CNY 1,364 - 1,542.5 USD 202 - 228 | CNY 590 - 976.5 USD 87 - 144 |
Shanghai - Shenzhen High Speed D Train Ticket Price
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| New Soft Sleeper | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|
| CNY 690 USD 102 | CNY 552 USD 82 |
Normal Trains
Basic Facts:
Duration: about 18.5 - 20 hours Distance: about 1,684 km (1,046 mi) Top speed: 100/ 120/ 140/ 160 km/h (62/ 75/ 87/ 99 mph) Operated at: Shanghai South Railway Station, Shenzhen East Railway StationShanghai to Shenzhen Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| T101 | 12:30 - 07:28+ | 18h58m |
Shenzhen to Shanghai Train Timetable
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| T102 | 16:14 - 11:21+ | 19h7m |
Shanghai - Shenzhen Train Ticket Price
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 622 USD 92 | CNY 409 USD 61 | CNY 227 USD 34 |
Only these two pairs of normal types run between the two cities currently. They cost less than the bullet types, but the environment is not as good as that of bullet types. They are also not as punctual as bullet types.
If you are going to travel by any of them, a sleeper will be better because the hard seats are not comfortable, and the carriages for hard seats are rather crowded, especially during holidays when thousands of people will travel by rail. The carriages for sleepers are quieter and you can have a good rest during the night. In this case, you can be energetic to travel around in day.
Flight
If you are pressed for time or do not feel comfortable about the long journey, you can travel by air which takes only 2.5 - 3 hours. But the ticket price is generally higher than railway tickets.Major Rail Lines from Shanghai to:
Major Rail Lines from Shenzhen to: Further Reading: How to Travel between Shanghai and Shenzhen You May Like
- Last updated on May. 18, 2026 by Grace Yang -