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Shanghai - Tianjin Train

There are about 29 Shanghai to Tianjin bullet G trains and 20 vice versa; travel time is 4 - 6.5 hours or so. A pair of overnight D trains also run, taking nearly 11 hours. In addition, about 7 pairs of normal types are in service between the two cities with duration of 12 - 20.5 hours.
 

High Speed Trains

Basic Facts:

 Duration: about 4 - 6.5 hours for G trains; nearly 11 hours for D trains
 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 South/ 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

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G10406:17 - 12:336h16m
G121410:05 - 15:335h28m
G13012:16 - 17:415h25m
G26615:21 - 20:595h38m
G15617:16 - 22:335h17m
Over 29 G types in total: departure time from 06:27 to 17:16; duration from 4H to 6H37M.

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
D1818:42 - 05:52+11h10m
D621:15 - 08:08+10h53m

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Tianjin to Shanghai High Speed Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G107:33 - 11:293h56m
G26710:41 - 16:165h35m
G122612:26 - 18:486h22m
G120315:40 - 21:556h15m
G2318:33 - 22:434h10m
Around 20 departures in total: departure time from 07:33 to 18:37; duration from 3H56M to 6H41M.

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
D920:49 - 08:00+11h11m
D1122:39 - 09:45+11h6m

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 G Train Ticket Price

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Business Class SeatVIP Class SeatFirst Class SeatSecond Class Seat
CNY 1,722 - 2,184
USD 242 - 307
CNY 1,061.5 - 1,085.5
USD 149 - 152
CNY 890 - 1,002.5
USD 125 - 141
CNY 530 - 626
USD 74 - 88
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.

 

Shanghai - Tianjin High Speed D Train Ticket Price


(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class SleeperSecond Class Seat
CNY 666 - 741
USD 94 - 104
CNY 542 - 604
USD 76 - 85
CNY 310 - 345
USD 44 - 48

Tianjin 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 line 6, and this station operates both ordinary and bullet trains to major domestic cities.

 

Normal Trains

Basic Facts:

 Duration: around 12 - 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 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
 

Shanghai to Tianjin Train

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
146212:15 - 07:51+19h36m
T13214:36 - 05:05+14h29m
Z51615:32 - 03:51+12h19m
K4816:24 - 12:49+20h25m
T11016:30 - 06:30+14h00m
K66618:09 - 11:58+17h49m
Z28219:16 - 08:39+13h23m
Z17219:34 - 07:15+11h41m
K18820:08 - 12:19+16h11m
K33620:15 - 14:38+18h23m

 

Tianjin to Shanghai Train

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
Z17101:17 - 13:1411h57m
Z51501:25 - 13:2011h55m
K18701:39 - 18:0516h26m
K33511:20 - 04:45+17h25m
Z17511:52 - 04:01+16h9m
K4712:22 - 05:51+17h29m
146113:46 - 06:45+16h59m
Z28120:40 - 08:44+12h4m
T10921:32 - 11:02+13h30m
T13122:47 - 13:00+14h13m
K66523:21 - 16:21+17h00m
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.
 

Shanghai - Tianjin Train Ticket Price

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Deluxe Soft SleeperSoft SleeperHard SleeperHard Seat
CNY 806.5
USD 113
CNY 436.5 - 456.5
USD 61 - 64
CNY 279.5 - 299.5
USD 39 - 42
CNY 143.5 - 163.5
USD 20 - 23

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.

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, line 2 and line 9 as well as many city buses are available here for passengers' convenience. 
 

Flights VS. High Speed Trains

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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- Last updated on Jun. 20, 2025 by Grace Yang -