Shanghai Hongqiao, Suzhou North, Wuxi East , Zhenjiang South , Nanjing South, Bengbu South , Xuzhou East, Qufu East , Ji'nan West, Cangzhou West, Tianjin West, Binhai West, Binhai North, Tangshan, Shanhaiguan, Suizhong North, Huludao North, Panjin, Yingkou East, Bayuquan, Dalian North
Station No.
Station Name
Arrive Time
Depart Time
Stop Time
1
Shanghai Hongqiao
11:10
11:10
0 mins
2
Suzhou North
11:33
11:35
2 mins
3
Wuxi East
11:45
11:51
6 mins
4
Zhenjiang South
12:21
12:23
2 mins
5
Nanjing South
12:42
12:46
4 mins
6
Bengbu South
13:31
13:33
2 mins
7
Xuzhou East
14:10
14:22
12 mins
8
Qufu East
14:58
15:01
3 mins
9
Ji'nan West
15:32
15:40
8 mins
10
Cangzhou West
16:25
16:27
2 mins
11
Tianjin West
16:56
16:59
3 mins
12
Binhai West
17:20
17:24
4 mins
13
Binhai North
17:34
17:36
2 mins
14
Tangshan
17:52
18:01
9 mins
15
Shanhaiguan
18:48
18:51
3 mins
16
Suizhong North
19:15
19:16
1 mins
17
Huludao North
19:38
19:39
1 mins
18
Panjin
20:27
20:29
2 mins
19
Yingkou East
20:56
20:57
2 mins
20
Bayuquan
21:14
21:16
2 mins
21
Dalian North
21:56
21:56
0 mins
G1253 is a G train route originating from
Shanghai Hongqiao at 11:10, and arriving at the final destination of
Dalian North at 21:56. The duration of the total journey is
10 hours 46 minutes. There are 21 stops in total:
Shanghai Hongqiao, Suzhou North, Wuxi East , Zhenjiang South , Nanjing South, Bengbu South , Xuzhou East, Qufu East , Ji'nan West, Cangzhou West, Tianjin West, Binhai West, Binhai North, Tangshan, Shanhaiguan, Suizhong North, Huludao North, Panjin, Yingkou East, Bayuquan, Dalian North. You can purchase
tickets starting at, and ending at any station. Ticket prices are set on a per kilometer basis.
What’s the different between Business, First and Second class?
Second class is the standard seating which normally takes up 80%+ of the train. Seats are configured in a 3 + 2 arrangement and are spacious compared to plane seats. First class seats are wider, positioned in a 2+2 arrangement, have slightly more legroom and a foldout foot stand. Business class is the top class (Yes, it’s opposite to airplanes), and is typically a 2+1 arrangement. It’s much like first class on a plane, with full lie-flat electric seats and (some) complimentary food.
How fast are the trains?
G trains are the fastest, travelling at 300 km/h on all routes, and 350 km/h on select routes including Beijing to Shanghai. D trains are also quite fast, travelling at 200-250 km/h. Other trains travel between 100-140 km/h and aren’t considered high-speed.
Is there a discount for return tickets?
No, only single direction train tickets can be purchased. Although some services will allow you to purchase return tickets, this is really just two one-way fares and there is no discount.
How far in advance can I purchase China Train Tickets?
You can purchase China Train Tickets up to 30 days in advance (previously it was 60 days). Occasionally, China Rail will do a major timetable adjustment which usually involves adding new trains and routes, and the forward booking window might by as short as 10 days.
