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.
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.
In Shanghai, all of them run from/to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station; in Tianjin, most of them arrive at /depart from Tianjin South Railway Station for a distance of 743 miles (1,196 km), a few of them to/from Tianjin West Railway Station for a length of 754 miles (1,213 km) and 7 pairs of them to/from Tianjin Railway Station with a length of 757 miles (1,218 km).
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.
Schedule
Shanghai to Tianjin High Speed Train Schedule
(Last Update on Mar 18, 2019)
Around 25 departures in total: departure time from 07:22 to 17:18; duration from 3H59M to 6H11M.
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Tianjin to Shanghai High Speed Train Timetable
(Last Update on Mar 18, 2019)
Around 25 departures in total: departure time from 07:56 to 18:33; duration from 4H3M to 6H35M.
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Note: The timetable is for reference only. The schedule searching by the search box on page top shall prevail.
Ticket Price (CNY)
(Last Update on Mar 18, 2019)
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.
The above-mentioned stations are just the starting point or terminus. Besides, they also go through the stations below 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 Train
(Last Update on Mar 18, 2019)
Tianjin to Shanghai Train
(Last Update on Mar 18, 2019)
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.
Ticket Price
(Last Update on Mar 18, 2019)
Intermediate stops 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, and Yangliuqing
There are 10 pairs of normal types overnight sleeper trains shuttling between the two cities currently. Most of them are operated from/to Shanghai Railway Station and 3 from/to South Railway Station. The former station is close to the city center and you can take subway line 1, line 3 and line 4 to nearby places conveniently. The latter station mainly operates normal types to a few large cities and subway line 1, line 3, and city buses are easily accessible there. Vice versa, most of them arrive at / depart from Tianjin Railway Station and only 3 to/from the West Station.
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.
Major Rail Lines from Shanghai to:
Major Rail Lines from Tianjin to:
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.
High Speed Trains
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.
Schedule Shanghai to Tianjin High Speed Train Schedule (Last Update on Mar 18, 2019)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G120 | 07:51 - 12:49 | 4h58m |
| G42 | 10:26 - 15:31 | 5h5m |
| G132 | 12:17 - 17:49 | 5h32m |
| G14 | 15:00 - 18:59 | 3h59m |
| G152 | 16:18 - 21:35 | 5h17m |
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Tianjin to Shanghai High Speed Train Timetable (Last Update on Mar 18, 2019)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G143 | 08:31 - 13:12 | 4h41m |
| G115 | 09:57 - 14:59 | 5h2m |
| G9 | 12:33 - 16:36 | 4h3m |
| G133 | 13:27 - 18:40 | 5h13m |
| G15 | 18:33 - 22:43 | 4h10m |
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Note: The timetable is for reference only. The schedule searching by the search box on page top shall prevail.
Ticket Price (CNY)(Last Update on Mar 18, 2019)
| Business Class Seat | VIP Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNY 1,603.5 - 1,623.5 USD 243 - 246 | CNY 978.5 - 982.5 USD 148 - 149 | CNY 853.5 - 869.5 USD 129 - 132 | CNY 508.5 - 516.5 USD 77 - 78 |
The above-mentioned stations are just the starting point or terminus. Besides, they also go through the stations below 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
Normal Trains
Shanghai to Tianjin Train (Last Update on Mar 18, 2019)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K516 | 09:16 - 03:42+ | 18h26m |
| G1228 | 11:25 - 17:08 | 5h43m |
| 1462 | 12:18 - 07:44+ | 19h26m |
| T132 | 14:23 - 05:04+ | 14h41m |
| K48 | 16:34 - 12:52+ | 20h18m |
| T110 | 17:57 - 08:41+ | 14h44m |
| K188 | 18:09 - 12:26+ | 18h17m |
| Z172 | 18:56 - 07:19+ | 12h23m |
| Z282 | 19:30 - 09:03+ | 13h33m |
| 1228 | 20:22 - 14:59+ | 18h37m |
| K76 | 21:16 - 14:40+ | 17h24m |
Tianjin to Shanghai Train (Last Update on Mar 18, 2019)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K515 | 00:43 - 17:27 | 16h44m |
| Z171 | 01:21 - 12:56 | 11h35m |
| 1227 | 01:38 - 18:15 | 16h37m |
| K75 | 11:30 - 04:41+ | 17h11m |
| K47 | 12:19 - 06:00+ | 17h41m |
| G1227 | 12:52 - 18:44 | 5h52m |
| 1461 | 13:46 - 07:00+ | 17h14m |
| Z281 | 20:16 - 09:53+ | 13h37m |
| T109 | 21:33 - 11:00+ | 13h27m |
| T131 | 22:51 - 12:42+ | 13h51m |
| K187 | 23:18 - 16:04+ | 16h46m |
Ticket Price(Last Update on Mar 18, 2019)
| Deluxe Soft Sleeper | Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNY 840.5 USD 127 | CNY 436.5 - 456.5 USD 66 - 69 | CNY 279.5 - 299.5 USD 42 - 45 | CNY 143.5 - 163.5 USD 22 - 25 |
Intermediate stops 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, and YangliuqingThere are 10 pairs of normal types overnight sleeper trains shuttling between the two cities currently. Most of them are operated from/to Shanghai Railway Station and 3 from/to South Railway Station. The former station is close to the city center and you can take subway line 1, line 3 and line 4 to nearby places conveniently. The latter station mainly operates normal types to a few large cities and subway line 1, line 3, and city buses are easily accessible there. Vice versa, most of them arrive at / depart from Tianjin Railway Station and only 3 to/from the West Station.
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.
Major Rail Lines from Shanghai to: Major Rail Lines from Tianjin to:
- Last modified on Jan. 22, 2019 -
Questions & Answers on Shanghai-Tianjin Train
Asked by Jacquelyn from USA | Jan. 22, 2019 02:23
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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 18:56
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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.