Shanghai - Tianjin Train
There are about 25 Shanghai to Tianjin bullet trains and 23 vice versa; travel time is 4 - 11 hours or so. Also, about 10 pairs of normal types are in service between the two cities with duration of 11.5 - 20.5 hours.
Duration: about 4 - 11 hours
Distance: about 1,213 - 1,218 km (754 - 757 mi)
Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
Operated at: Shanghai/ Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Tianjin/ Tianjin West Railway Station
Stations along the way: Kunshan South, Suzhou North, Changzhou North, Wuxi East, Zhenjiang South, Danyang North, Nanjing South, Dingyuan, Bengbu South, Suzhou East in Anhui, Chuzhou, Xuzhou East, Tengzhou East, Tai'an, Zaozhuang, Qufu East, Jinan West, Dezhou East, and Cangzhou West (Last Update on Sep 20, 2022)
Over 20 G types in total: departure time from 07:22 to 17:18; duration from 3H59M to 6H11M.
1 D type in total: departure time is 21:18; duration is 10H50M.
See more Shanghai Scedule
(Last Update on Sep 20, 2022)
Around 20 departures in total: departure time from 07:56 to 18:33; duration from 4H3M to 6H35M.
See more Tianjin Schedule
Note: The timetable is for reference only. The schedule searching by the search box on page top shall prevail.
(Last Update on Sep 20, 2022)
Note: One thing to note is that most of them just stop in Tianjin for a few minutes, so you should move quickly to get off or get onboard in time.
As the busiest and primary station in the city, Tianjin Railway Station is located in the city center and serves as an important station to many major cities in China; subway line 3 and many city buses are available here for passengers' convenience. In contrast, South Railway Station is a little far from the city center and other attraction sites, but it is also connected with subway line 3. West Railway Station is connected with other places by subway line 1 and this station operates both ordinary and bullet trains to major domestic cities.
Duration: around 11.5 - 20.5 hours
Distance: about 1,315- 1,339 km (817 - 832 mi)
Top speed: 100/ 120/ 140/ 160 km/h (62/ 75/ 87/ 99 mph)
Operated at: Shanghai/ Shanghai South Railway Station, Tianjin/ Tianjin West Railway Station
Stations along the way: Kunshan, Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nanjing, Chuzhou North, Mingguang, Bengbu, Suzhou in Anhui, Xuzhou, Zaozhuang West, Tengzhou, Zoucheng, Yanzhou, Ciyao, Taishan, Jinan, Yancheng, Yucheng, Pingyuan, Dezhou, Wuqiao, Dongguang, Botou, Cangzhou, Jinghai, Qingxian, Yangliuqing
(Last Update on Sep 20, 2022)
(Last Update on Sep 20, 2022)
Note: Only the highest full ticket fare of each class is listed above and you can get the real-time ticket price via the search box on top of this page.
(Last Update on Sep 20, 2022)
You are advised to purchase a sleeper if you will take a normal type because it is a relatively long journey. A sleeper can ensure you a good rest overnight and then you can rejuvenate the next day for the exciting exploring journey.Besides, there are a number of flights available between the two cities and it takes less time of 2.5 hours or so. It would be a good choice for those who want to make a quick transfer. But you should know that flight tickets may cost more than railway tickets.
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Major Rail Lines from Tianjin to:
High Speed Trains
Basic Facts:
Duration: about 4 - 11 hours Distance: about 1,213 - 1,218 km (754 - 757 mi) Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph) Operated at: Shanghai/ Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Tianjin/ Tianjin West Railway Station Stations along the way: Kunshan South, Suzhou North, Changzhou North, Wuxi East, Zhenjiang South, Danyang North, Nanjing South, Dingyuan, Bengbu South, Suzhou East in Anhui, Chuzhou, Xuzhou East, Tengzhou East, Tai'an, Zaozhuang, Qufu East, Jinan West, Dezhou East, and Cangzhou West Shanghai to Tianjin High Speed Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G104 | 07:13 - 12:33 | 5h20m |
| G1214 | 10:05 - 15:33 | 5h28m |
| G1228 | 11:24 - 17:38 | 6h14m |
| G150 | 16:04 - 21:20 | 5h16m |
1 D type in total: departure time is 21:18; duration is 10H50M.
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Tianjin to Shanghai High Speed Train Timetable
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G119 | 10:01 - 15:32 | 5h31m |
| G267 | 10:41 - 16:16 | 5h35m |
| G125 | 11:39 - 16:50 | 5h11m |
| G129 | 11:54 - 17:38 | 5h44m |
| G11 | 12:33 - 16:38 | 4h5m |
| G135 | 12:48 - 18:21 | 5h33m |
| G1227 | 12:51 - 18:48 | 5h57m |
| G1254 | 13:26 - 19:15 | 5h49m |
| G13 | 13:33 - 17:35 | 4h2m |
| G1251 | 13:39 - 19:15 | 5h36m |
| G1213 | 14:32 - 20:23 | 5h51m |
| G1203 | 15:40 - 21:40 | 6h00m |
| G1230 | 16:17 - 22:43 | 6h26m |
| G1257 | 16:27 - 23:09 | 6h42m |
| G1231 | 16:46 - 22:43 | 5h57m |
| G1235 | 16:54 - 22:53 | 5h59m |
| G25 | 18:37 - 22:58 | 4h21m |
See more Tianjin Schedule
Note: The timetable is for reference only. The schedule searching by the search box on page top shall prevail.
Shanghai - Tianjin High Speed Train Ticket Price
| Business Class Seat | VIP Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNY 1,607 - 2,131 USD 253 - 336 | CNY 1,002 - 1,066.5 USD 158 - 168 | CNY 769 - 970 USD 121 - 153 | CNY 458 - 579 USD 72 - 91 |
As the busiest and primary station in the city, Tianjin Railway Station is located in the city center and serves as an important station to many major cities in China; subway line 3 and many city buses are available here for passengers' convenience. In contrast, South Railway Station is a little far from the city center and other attraction sites, but it is also connected with subway line 3. West Railway Station is connected with other places by subway line 1 and this station operates both ordinary and bullet trains to major domestic cities.
Normal Trains
Basic Facts:
Duration: around 11.5 - 20.5 hours Distance: about 1,315- 1,339 km (817 - 832 mi) Top speed: 100/ 120/ 140/ 160 km/h (62/ 75/ 87/ 99 mph) Operated at: Shanghai/ Shanghai South Railway Station, Tianjin/ Tianjin West Railway Station Stations along the way: Kunshan, Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nanjing, Chuzhou North, Mingguang, Bengbu, Suzhou in Anhui, Xuzhou, Zaozhuang West, Tengzhou, Zoucheng, Yanzhou, Ciyao, Taishan, Jinan, Yancheng, Yucheng, Pingyuan, Dezhou, Wuqiao, Dongguang, Botou, Cangzhou, Jinghai, Qingxian, YangliuqingShanghai to Tianjin Train
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K516 | 09:03 - 03:42+ | 18h39m |
| G1228 | 11:24 - 17:38 | 6h14m |
| 1462 | 12:15 - 07:40+ | 19h25m |
| T132 | 14:13 - 05:06+ | 14h53m |
| K48 | 16:29 - 12:52+ | 20h23m |
| T110 | 17:57 - 08:41+ | 14h44m |
| K188 | 18:09 - 12:09+ | 18h00m |
| Z172 | 18:54 - 07:21+ | 12h27m |
| Z282 | 19:28 - 09:04+ | 13h36m |
| 1228 | 20:08 - 14:59+ | 18h51m |
| K336 | 21:11 - 14:36+ | 17h25m |
Tianjin to Shanghai Train
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K515 | 00:43 - 17:33 | 16h50m |
| Z171 | 01:21 - 13:01 | 11h40m |
| 1227 | 01:38 - 18:13 | 16h35m |
| K335 | 11:30 - 04:57+ | 17h27m |
| K47 | 12:19 - 05:51+ | 17h32m |
| G1227 | 12:51 - 18:48 | 5h57m |
| 1461 | 13:46 - 06:47+ | 17h1m |
| Z281 | 20:40 - 09:42+ | 13h2m |
| T109 | 21:31 - 11:00+ | 13h29m |
| T131 | 22:51 - 12:46+ | 13h55m |
| K187 | 23:18 - 15:58+ | 16h40m |
Shanghai - Tianjin Train Ticket Price
| Deluxe Soft Sleeper | Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNY 1,048.5 USD 165 | CNY 436.5 - 504.5 USD 69 - 79 | CNY 279.5 - 299.5 USD 44 - 47 | CNY 143.5 - 163.5 USD 23 - 26 |
You are advised to purchase a sleeper if you will take a normal type because it is a relatively long journey. A sleeper can ensure you a good rest overnight and then you can rejuvenate the next day for the exciting exploring journey.
Flights VS. High Speed Trains
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Questions & Answers on Shanghai - Tianjin Train
Asked by Rupert from YEMEN | Nov. 21, 2019 19:21
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ReplyIs the ticket price "CNY 508.5 - 516.5" for round trip or single trip?
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Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Nov. 24, 2019 16:10
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00ReplyThank you for your inquiry.
Ticket price online is for one way ticket only. For round trip, ticket price will be doubled. There is no discount for train ticket price for round trip or multiple trips. Hope for your kind understanding.
Ticket price online is for one way ticket only. For round trip, ticket price will be doubled. There is no discount for train ticket price for round trip or multiple trips. Hope for your kind understanding.
Asked by Jacquelyn from USA | Jan. 22, 2019 02:23Reply
ReplyWhich is a better one? Tianjin West or South?
I will stay at Courtyard by Marriott Tianjin Hongqiao. Which station is closer to the hotel?
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Answered by Faith from USA | Jan. 22, 2019 18:5600Reply
00ReplyThe West station would be a better option for you. It is about 4km away from the hotel, should be the closest one. Normally 10min by taxi only.