Shanghai to Beijing

Shanghai to Beijing

Shanghai
Beijing
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Shanghai to Beijing Destination Reviews

VT
Vincent T
Travel 2 adults and 2 kids in night sleeping. Train, 12go didn’t book together which was not possible with kids.
Shanghai to Beijing, Train #D10 1st Class Sleeper, China Railway (中国铁路), Jul 26, 2025
RR
Rrr R
The booking process was easy, but it didn't allowed us to select the car number.
Shanghai to Beijing, Train #G14 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Jul 25, 2025
KW
Kim W
very smooth and comfortable journey.
Shanghai to Beijing, Train #G14 First Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Jul 16, 2025
SB
Silvia B
It was a Fast Train. Clean and the staffs were helpful and friendly, making the journey easier and more enjoyable. You can buy food and drinks, they are not as tasty as in restaurants. However, it is provided for someone who is needed. The train station is big and has lifts, which is importance for many passengers like me who carry heavy bags.
Shanghai to Beijing, Train #G12 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Jul 6, 2025
DJ
Dennis J
The detailed description of the departure and arrival stations was very helpful. The entry procedure was also accurate. But if you go to the ticket counter and get printed tickets using your voucher, the entry is even faster.
Shanghai to Beijing, Train #G18 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Jun 29, 2025
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Shanghai to Beijing Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:17
13:12
$96.10
  4.8
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:37
12:38
$90.31
  4.8
Flight
Air China
Economy
06:55
09:30
$311.54
Flight
Cathay Pacific
Economy
07:20
15:25
$472.25
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:38
13:32
$93.58
  4.8
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
07:55
22:00
$609.14
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:15
14:12
$93.58
  4.8
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
08:35
11:00
$341.65
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
08:55
16:35
$745.73
Flight
Hong Kong Airlines
Economy
09:15
20:45
$310.97
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
09:35
12:00
$312.70
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
09:55
18:15
$821.47
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
10:15
16:55
$407.17
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:34
16:29
$93.58
  4.8
Flight
Air China
Economy
10:50
18:00
$401.23
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
11:10
18:15
$713.26
Flight
Air China
Economy
11:30
18:15
$406.48
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
11:50
18:10
$790.69
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
12:10
14:20
$1,606.35
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
12:26
18:44
$97.73
  4.8

How to get from Shanghai to Beijing

Travelling between Shanghai and Beijing is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 844.78 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 82.60.

How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Beijing?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 27 hours to travel between Shanghai and Beijing depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Beijing. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h to reach Beijing.

How much does it cost to get from Shanghai to Beijing?

Travelling between Shanghai and Beijing can be as cheap as USD 82.60 if you opt for a China Southern Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 844.78 if you buy a Asiana Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Shanghai and Beijing ?

  • 306 from Shanghai to Beijing starting from 06:31 Shanghai Hongqiao until 19:25 Shanghai Hongqiao
  • 133 from Shanghai to Beijing starting from 06:55 Shanghai Pudong Airport until 23:30 Shanghai Pudong Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shanghai to Beijing.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Shanghai to Beijing, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 82.60.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Shanghai and Beijing

Air China, Air China, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Shanghai to Beijing?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Shanghai to Beijing

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Beijing

Cheapest Transport$83
Fastest Transport1h 50m
Earliest Departure6:31 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day439
Distance1209 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, Air China, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Xiamen Airlines