Shanghai to Beijing Train

Over 40 Shanghai to Beijing high speed trains run frequently daily, whose distance between is 1,318 kilometers (819 miles). Their travel time is 4.5-6 hours and the lowest cost is CNY553 for a second class seat.

Besides, overnight trains are also available for passegners to save the day time; their travel time varies from 12 to 16 hours and the lowest cost for a hard sleeper is CNY325.5.
 

(Last Update on Dec 31, 2019)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G6	07:00 - 11:38	4h38m
G10	10:00 - 14:28	4h28m
G12	12:00 - 16:38	4h38m
G4	14:00 - 18:28	4h28m
G14	15:00 - 19:36	4h36m

42 G types in total: departure time from 06:26 to 19:00; duration from 4H18M to 6H20M.

 (Last Update on Dec 31, 2019)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,748 - 1,762.5 USD 250 - 252	CNY 933 - 939 USD 133 - 134	CNY 553 - 558 USD 79 - 80

 (Last Update on Apr 28, 2019)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
T110	17:57 - 10:08+	16h11m
Z282	19:30 - 10:22+	14h52m
D702	19:09 - 07:12+	12h3m
D708	19:17 - 07:11+	11h54m
D706	21:18 - 09:24+	12h6m
D710	21:24 - 09:22+	11h58m

 

(Last Update on Apr 28, 2019)

	Z281/ Z282	T109/ T110
Deluxe Soft Sleeper	-	CNY919.5
Soft Sleeper	CNY521.5	CNY497.5
Hard Sleeper	CNY325.5	CNY325.5
Hard Seat	CNY177.5	CNY177.5

 

	D Trains
First Class Sleeper	CNY599 - 603
Second Class Sleeper	CNY412.5 - 414.5
Second Class Seat	CNY247 - 293

  

It is no doubt the hard seats on old trains. However, it is quite exhausting to sit straight for a long journey. So the economy sleeper, especially those on overnight trains are more popular cheap travel way, including T110, Z282, D702, D706, D708 and D710. A hard sleeper of Z/T trains costs CNY325 and a second class sleeper of D trains costs CNY412.5 - 414.5.  
 

Flight is the fastest way from Shanghai to Beijing, taking around 2.5 hours, followed by high speed train taking 4.5 - 6 hours. However, check-in procedure in Shanghai aiport is more time-consuming than at the railway station. Also, upon arrival in Beijing, it takes more time to reach your hotel from Beijing airport than from Beijing South Railway Station. Therefore, there is no big difference in total door-to-door travel time.

 See more Beijing - Shanghai Train vs. Plane
 

Over 40 pairs of direct Shanghai to Beijing bullet trains with the duration of 4.5 - 6 hours. A ride on a second class seat costs CNY553. Plus, 6 pairs of overnight sleeper trains run between Beijing and Shanghai with the travel time of about 12 - 16 hours
 

The flight distance from Shanghai to Beijing is 1,084 kilometers (674 miles). The distance by high speed train is 1,318 kilometers (819 miles) and the expressway distance is 1,262 kilometers (784 miles).
 

Passengers can take high speed train, overnight train, flight, or long-distance bus from Shanghai to Beijing.

High speed train is the most recommended for short duration, dense schedule, modern facilities and comfortable environment; and it is convenient to get to Honqgiao Railway Station in Shanghai and leave Beijing South Railway Station upon arrival. Overnight train is good choice of budget travelers; remember to book a sleeper for the long ride. Flight can be fastest way but Beijing Capital Airport is in suburb and it takes time to reach downtown. Long-distance bus is the least recommended way because of quite long duration and uncomfortable environment.
 

Yes. Passengers should take a flight, or train from Shanghai to Beijing firstly. Then, train or bus is available for passengers to reach the famous Great Wall sections like Badaling and Mutianyu.

 See more How to Get to the Great Wall from Shanghai
 

See also: 
Shanghai Train Schedule 

Beijing Train Schedule

Beijing - Shanghai High Speed Train  

Beijing - Shanghai Overnight Sleeper Train 

How to Get from Beijing South Railway Station to Wangfujing

How to Get from Beijing South Railway Station to Capital Airport 

How to Get from Beijing South Railway Station to Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square 
 

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