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Filter corridors by city and mode, compare TransportOption rows, and see origin–destination lines on the map. All timing and fare bands are demo estimates. For a full-network overview, use the HSR map tool.

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Beijing → Shanghai (HSR)

Beijing to Shanghai high-speed train times (about 4.5–6 hours), indicative fares, Beijing South and Shanghai Hongqiao stations, and how to check tickets on 12306.

high speed rail
Cities
Beijing → Shanghai
Reference distance
1318 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~4.5–6 hours depending on service
Transport options for Beijing → Shanghai (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
G-series high-speed (demo)~4.5–6 h (demo)Demo band only — not a live fareMultiple daily services (verify live)
Flight PEK/PKX → PVG/SHA (demo)~2.5 h air time + airport process (demo)Demo band only — not a live fare—

Seeded origin stations

  • Beijing South · VNP
  • Beijing West · BXP

Seeded destination stations

  • Shanghai Hongqiao · AOH
  • Shanghai Railway Station · SHH
Shanghai → Hangzhou (HSR)

Short Yangtze Delta hop popular for West Lake weekends. Demo duration and fare bands only — confirm live on official channels.

high speed rail
Cities
Shanghai → Hangzhou
Reference distance
169 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~1 hour
Transport options for Shanghai → Hangzhou (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
Hongqiao / Hangzhou East services (demo)~45–70 min (demo)Demo band only—

Seeded origin stations

  • Shanghai Hongqiao · AOH
  • Shanghai Railway Station · SHH

Seeded destination stations

  • Hangzhou East · HGH
Shanghai → Suzhou (HSR)

Classic day-trip rail link for gardens and canals. Demo duration and fare bands only — confirm live on official channels.

high speed rail
Cities
Shanghai → Suzhou
Reference distance
84 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~25–40 minutes
Transport options for Shanghai → Suzhou (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
Frequent HSR (demo)~25–40 min (demo)Demo band only—

Seeded origin stations

  • Shanghai Hongqiao · AOH
  • Shanghai Railway Station · SHH

Seeded destination stations

  • Suzhou Railway Station · SZH
Beijing → Xi'an (HSR)

Heritage corridor from the capital to the Terracotta Army city.

high speed rail
Cities
Beijing → Xi'an
Reference distance
1216 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~4–6 hours
Transport options for Beijing → Xi'an (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
G/D services via Beijing West / Xi'an North (demo)~4–6 h (demo)Demo band only—

Seeded origin stations

  • Beijing South · VNP
  • Beijing West · BXP

Seeded destination stations

  • Xi'an North · EAY
Guangzhou → Shenzhen (HSR)

Greater Bay Area workhorse link between two southern hubs. Demo duration and fare bands only — confirm live on official channels.

high speed rail
Reference distance
140 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~30–70 minutes by service type
Transport options for Guangzhou → Shenzhen (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
Guangzhou South → Shenzhen North (demo)~30–70 min (demo)Demo band only—

Seeded origin stations

  • Guangzhou South · IZQ

Seeded destination stations

  • Shenzhen North · IOQ
Chengdu → Chongqing (HSR)

Chengyu corridor connecting Sichuan Basin megacities. Demo duration and fare bands only — confirm live on official channels.

high speed rail
Cities
Chengdu → Chongqing
Reference distance
300 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~1–1.5 hours
Transport options for Chengdu → Chongqing (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
Chengdu East → Chongqing (demo)~1–1.5 h (demo)Demo band only—

Seeded origin stations

  • Chengdu East · ICW

Seeded destination stations

  • Chongqing West · CUW
Shanghai → Nanjing (HSR)

Yangtze Delta history corridor linking Shanghai’s hub with Nanjing’s republican-era landmarks.

high speed rail
Cities
Shanghai → Nanjing
Reference distance
300 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~1.5–2 hours
Transport options for Shanghai → Nanjing (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
Frequent HSR (demo)~1.5–2 h (demo)Demo band only—

Seeded origin stations

  • Shanghai Hongqiao · AOH
  • Shanghai Railway Station · SHH

Seeded destination stations

  • Nanjing South · NKH
Beijing → Qingdao (HSR)

Coastal Shandong link from the capital. Demo duration and fare bands only — confirm live on official channels.

high speed rail
Cities
Beijing → Qingdao
Reference distance
650 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~3–4 hours
Transport options for Beijing → Qingdao (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
G-series (demo)~3–4 h (demo)Demo band only — not a live fare—

Seeded origin stations

  • Beijing South · VNP
  • Beijing West · BXP

Seeded destination stations

  • Qingdao Railway Station
Guangzhou → Guilin (HSR)

Pearl River Delta gateway into Guilin’s karst landscape circuit.

high speed rail
Cities
Guangzhou → Guilin
Reference distance
450 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~2.5–3.5 hours
Transport options for Guangzhou → Guilin (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
Guangzhou South → Guilin (demo)~2.5–3.5 h (demo)Demo band only — not a live fare—

Seeded origin stations

  • Guangzhou South · IZQ

Seeded destination stations

  • Guilin West
Chengdu → Kunming (HSR)

Southwest corridor linking Sichuan Basin dining capital with Yunnan’s spring-city hub.

high speed rail
Cities
Chengdu → Kunming
Reference distance
650 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~5–7 hours
Transport options for Chengdu → Kunming (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
Chengdu → Kunming South (demo)~5–7 h (demo)Demo band only — not a live fare—

Seeded origin stations

  • Chengdu East · ICW

Seeded destination stations

  • Kunming South
Guangzhou → Zhangjiajie (HSR)

Southern access path toward Zhangjiajie sandstone pillar parks within the catalog graph.

high speed rail
Reference distance
700 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~5–7 hours
Transport options for Guangzhou → Zhangjiajie (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
Through / connecting HSR (demo)~5–7 h (demo)Demo band only — not a live fare—

Seeded origin stations

  • Guangzhou South · IZQ

Seeded destination stations

  • Zhangjiajie West
Shanghai → Xiamen (HSR)

Coastal corridor from the Yangtze Delta to Fujian’s island-and-gulangyu city.

high speed rail
Cities
Shanghai → Xiamen
Reference distance
870 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~6–8 hours
Transport options for Shanghai → Xiamen (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
Coastal HSR (demo)~6–8 h (demo)Demo band only — not a live fare—

Seeded origin stations

  • Shanghai Hongqiao · AOH
  • Shanghai Railway Station · SHH

Seeded destination stations

  • Xiamen Railway Station
Hangzhou → Nanjing (HSR)

Yangtze Delta secondary hop linking West Lake weekends with Nanjing heritage stops.

high speed rail
Cities
Hangzhou → Nanjing
Reference distance
250 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~1.5–2.5 hours
Transport options for Hangzhou → Nanjing (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
Frequent Delta HSR (demo)~1.5–2.5 h (demo)Demo band only — not a live fare—

Seeded origin stations

  • Hangzhou East · HGH

Seeded destination stations

  • Nanjing South · NKH
Xi'an → Chengdu (HSR)

Heritage capital to Sichuan Basin corridor for multi-city west China itineraries.

high speed rail
Cities
Xi'an → Chengdu
Reference distance
700 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~3.5–4.5 hours
Transport options for Xi'an → Chengdu (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
Xi'an North → Chengdu East (demo)~3.5–4.5 h (demo)Demo band only — not a live fare—

Seeded origin stations

  • Xi'an North · EAY

Seeded destination stations

  • Chengdu East · ICW
Kunming → Guilin (HSR)

Southwest to karst connector for travelers stitching Yunnan and Guangxi stops.

high speed rail
Cities
Kunming → Guilin
Reference distance
800 km
Duration hint
Demo estimate: ~6–9 hours
Transport options for Kunming → Guilin (HSR) (demo estimates)
OptionDurationPrice bandFrequency
Kunming → Guilin corridor (demo)~6–9 h (demo)Demo band only — not a live fare—

Seeded origin stations

  • Kunming South

Seeded destination stations

  • Guilin West

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