Shanghai to Xiamen Train
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Shanghai to Xiamen Train

Compare available trains between Shanghai Hongqiao and Xiamen North, then confirm the stations, timetable, fare, and seat availability for your date.

about 5.5-7 hoursPlanning range · check live date
Varies by serviceDistance
Varies by dateService frequency

Route Overview

Daytime high-speed trains connect Shanghai with Xiamen for coastal Fujian, Gulangyu, and onward southeast China travel.

The duration shown is a planning range, not a fixed timetable. Search the actual travel date on China Railway 12306 to confirm the train, stations, fare, and seat availability.

Xiamen North is outside the central island area, so include metro or road transfer time to your hotel and ferry plans.

For Gulangyu, check the correct visitor ferry terminal and reservation rules separately from the train booking.

Search the actual travel date to compare train times, seat classes, fares, and availability. Route guidance is for planning and does not replace the live timetable or current entry rules.

Sources and freshness

Static planning guidance on this page is reviewed by the China Train Tickets editorial team. Train times, fares, seat classes, and availability can change, so the live result for your selected travel date is authoritative.

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China Railway 12306 (live results may change when railway operations change)
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Trip Highlights

Passport-ready booking

Use the same original passport details for booking and station access.

Exact station guidance

Shanghai Hongqiao and Xiamen North are preselected for this route.

Best for

Travelers preferring a city-center rail journey to coastal Fujian.

Seat Classes

Second Class

Second Class

Live fare

Most independent travelers

  • Standard high-speed rail seating
  • Luggage kept with the passenger
  • Availability varies by train
First Class

First Class

Live fare

Extra space on longer journeys

  • Wider seating on selected trains
  • Quieter cabin layout
  • Availability varies by train
Business Class

Business Class

Live fare

Premium travel on selected services

  • Premium seat layout
  • Offered only on selected trains
  • Check live fare before booking

FAQ for Shanghai Hongqiao to Xiamen North

Can I book the Shanghai to Xiamen train with a passport?

Yes. Enter the passenger details carefully and bring the same original passport on the travel date.

How early should I arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao?

For a first China rail journey, arriving 45-60 minutes before departure is a practical target. Allow more time during holidays.

Are the Shanghai to Xiamen times and fares fixed?

No. Search your actual date to confirm the current timetable, fare, seat class, and availability.

Is Xiamen North station in central Xiamen?

No. It is a major high-speed station outside the central island area, so plan an onward metro, taxi, or transfer.

Can I go directly from Xiamen North to Gulangyu?

No. Continue to the appropriate passenger ferry terminal and check current visitor ferry booking requirements.

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