Beijing Shanghai High Speed Railway & Train Map 2025

One who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man. Likewise, a tour without experience China’s high speed train and visiting Beijing and Shanghai can’t be counted as a real China travel. Luckily, you find a best combination of both here—the Beijing Shanghai High Speed Rail. Whether you are thinking about the starting or ending city for your China travel, Beijing or Shanghai is always your first choice.

Multiple high-speed trains depart Beijing daily, traveling south through Jinan and Nanjing before reaching Shanghai. Depending on the service selected, journey times range from around 4.5 to 7.5 hours for daytime trains, or around 12.5 hours for the overnight sleeper service. This allows travelers to explore Beijing's magnificent historical sites—the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace—then board a comfortable, ultra-fast train and arrive refreshed in Shanghai.

Beijing Shanghai High Speed Train Route Map

Travelers can catch a high-speed train from Beijing to Shanghai at virtually any time, with departures from early morning to late evening. The thousand-kilometer high-speed railway connects these two major cities in half a day. All high-speed trains depart from Beijing South Railway Station and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, traveling through several provinces and stopping at multiple cities including Jinan and Nanjing. For detailed schedule information, please check the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed train timetable.

Beijing Shanghai High Speed Rail

Beijing South Railway Station (北京南站)

Address: No.12, Yongwai Avenue, Fengtai District, South Beijing (北京市丰台区永外大街12号)

Beijing South Railway Station is one of the largest train stations in Asia and a principal pivot departing and receiving the most trains in Beijing. Based on the link of Beijing–Tianjin Intercity Railway and Beijing–Shanghai High Speed Railway, it provides a well-developed transport network to the whole country. The station is about 40 km (1 hour’s driving) to Beijing Capital International Airport and 8 km (25 minutes’ driving) from Tiananmen Square. You can take Metro Line 4 or 14 to get there.

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Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station (上海虹桥站)

Address: 1500 Shengui Rd. Minghan District, Shanghai (上海市闵行区申贵路1500号)

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station serves as Shanghai's premier high-speed rail terminal, conveniently integrated with Hongqiao International Airport to form one of East Asia's largest transportation hubs. It's about 20 km to the Bund, Shanghai Museum and Yuyuan Garen (about 45 minutes’ drive). The station is served by metro line 2, line 10 and line 17, which can easily take you to the city center and Zhujiajiao Water Town.

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Shanghai Hongqiao Station

Shanghai Railway Station (上海站)

Address: No. 303, Moling Road, Jing'an District (上海市静安区秣陵路303号)

Shanghai Railway Station functions as the city's historic central station, offering excellent connectivity to the urban center. It's about 7 km to the Bund (about 20 minutes’ drive); about 4 km to Shanghai Museum (about 15 minutes’ drive); about 7 km to Yuyuan Garden (about 30 minutes’ drive). The station runs both normal trains and high speed trains to many destinations. You can take bullet trains to cities like Beijing, Nanjing, Suzhou, etc., and normal trains to Lhasa (Tibet), Xian, Xining, Hohhot, Chengdu, etc.

Shanghai Railway Station

Useful Beijing Shanghai Travel Maps

Beijing and Shanghai frequently serve as entry points for China travel and convenient departure cities for international flights home. A high-speed train journey allows visitors to experience both cities efficiently. Additionally, both cities offer excellent rail connections to destinations throughout China, providing convenient transfers to popular tourist spots like Xi'an, Suzhou, and Chengdu. Travelers typically spend 3-4 days in Beijing, visiting the Mutianyu Great Wall, exploring the Forbidden City, and experiencing traditional hutong culture. In Shanghai, China's largest metropolis, 2-3 days suffice to visit the Shanghai Museum, historic Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, and bustling Nanjing Road, offering glimpses of both the city's past and present.

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Other Popular China High Speed Railway Maps

China's high-speed railway network has developed at a remarkable pace, connecting nearly all provinces and regions. Major tourist destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guilin, and Kunming now offer daily train services between each other. These routes provide opportunities to experience diverse landscapes and cultures throughout the country. For route planning, refer to the popular China High Speed Train Routes and High Speed Train Maps below.

Beijing Xian High Speed Railway Map
Shanghai Xian High Speed Railway Map
Shanghai Hangzhou High Speed Railway Map

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