Shanghai - Zhengzhou Train

At present, there are over 60 pairs of trains running between Shanghai and Zhengzhou. Among them, 13 pairs are normal Z, T and K types and the rest 48 pairs are bullet trains. The normal types usually take around 9 hours to 15 hours for a 998-km (620 mi) trip due to different speeds and stops. The high speed rides take around 3.5 - 6.5 hours only and the distance is 990 km (615 mi).
  Duration: about 3.5 - 6.5 hours
 Distance: about 990 km (615 mi)
 Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
 Operated at:  Shanghai/ Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Zhengzhou/ Zhengzhou East Railway Station
 Stations along the way: Kunshan South, Suzhou, Suzhou North in Jiangsu, Changzhou, Changzhou North, Danyang North, Zhenjiang South, Nanjing, Nanjing South, Chuzhou, Dingyuan, Bengbu South, Xuzhou, Xuzhou East, Xuzhou, Shangqiu, Kaifeng, Zhengzhou(Last Update on May 8, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G3174	10:15 - 16:00	5h45m
G3132	12:02 - 17:33	5h31m
G1916	16:09 - 20:52	4h43m

Around 45 G departures in total: departure time from 06:10 to 19:05; duration from 3H42M to 6H39M.

(Last Update on May 8, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D122	14:13 - 23:06	8h53m
D216	16:54 - 01:46+	8h52m
D126	18:09 - 03:02+	8h53m
D92	18:19 - 02:56+	8h37m

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 (Last Update on May 8, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G3134	11:57 - 18:33	6h36m
G1478	15:12 - 20:01	4h49m
G1950	17:52 - 23:07	5h15m

Around 45 G departures in total: departure time from 07:40 to 18:15; duration from 3H44M to 6H36M.

(Last Update on May 8, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D128	01:29 - 10:22	8h53m
D124	03:21 - 12:30	9h9m
D218	06:50 - 15:50	9h
D94	21:11 - 06:13+	9h2m

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Notes:
1. "+" indicateds the second day.
2. The above schedule is for reference only. For the real-time timetable, please use the search tool on top of this page. 
 (Last Update on May 8, 2026)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,299 - 1,757 USD 192 - 260	CNY 650 - 872.5 USD 96 - 129	CNY 409 - 543.5 USD 61 - 80

 

Shanghai - Zhengzhou High Speed D Train Ticket Price

(Last Update on May 8, 2026)

1st Class Sleeper	2nd Class Sleeper	Second Class Seat
CNY 397 - 427 USD 59 - 63	CNY 303 - 307 USD 45	CNY 166 - 170 USD 25

  Duration: about 9 - 15 hours
 Distance: about 998 km (620 mi)
 Top speed: 100/ 120/ 140/ 160 km/h (62/ 75/ 87/ 99 mph)
 Operated at: Shanghai Railway Station, Zhengzhou Railway Station
 Stations along the way: Kunshan, Suzhou in Jiangsu, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nanjing, Chuzhou North, Mingguang, Bengbu, Suzhou in Anhui, Xuzhou, Dangshan, Xiayixian, Shangqiu, Ninglingxian, Minquan, Lankao, Kaifeng
 (Last Update on May 8, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K2186	08:57 - 21:18	12h21m
K234	11:10 - 00:45+	13h35m
K1102	13:40 - 04:06+	14h26m
Z40	16:48 - 02:10+	9h22m
K282	20:45 - 08:55+	12h10m

Around 13 departures in total: departure time from 08:57 to 20:46; duration from 8H41M to 14H42M.
 (Last Update on May 8, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K558	00:18 - 14:12	13h54m
Z378	03:15 - 12:09	8h54m
K736	21:54 - 11:34+	13h40m

Around 13 departures in total: departure time from 00:18 to 21:52; duration from 8H48M to 14H58M.

Note: The above schedule is for reference only. For the real-time timetable, please use the search tool on top of this page. 
 (Last Update on May 8, 2026)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 363.5 USD 54	CNY 237.5 USD 35	CNY 128.5 USD 19

 Except the rail service, flights are also available for this trip. The flight usually needs about 2 hours but the price is usually higher. During the off season, the airlines would offer good discount and travelers can make a comparison between for a final decision. The airports in both cities are far from the city center, thus travelers need to leave enough time for the transfer on the way if other trips followed straightly.


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