G159

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Beijing South to Shanghai Hongqiao

Train Number:G159Start Station:Beijing SouthEnd Station:Shanghai Hongqiao
Train TypeGStart Time:17:46End Time:23:54
Intermediate Stations:Beijing South, Langfang, Tianjin South, Cangzhou West, Jinan West, Zaozhuang, Xuzhou East, Nanjing South, Shanghai Hongqiao
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Station No.Station NameArrive TimeDepart TimeStop Time
1 Beijing South 17:46 17:46 0 mins
2 Langfang 18:09 18:25 16 mins
3 Tianjin South 18:43 18:45 2 mins
4 Cangzhou West 19:07 19:09 2 mins
5 Jinan West 19:55 20:02 7 mins
6 Zaozhuang 20:53 21:06 13 mins
7 Xuzhou East 21:25 21:30 5 mins
8 Nanjing South 22:42 22:46 4 mins
9 Shanghai Hongqiao 23:54 23:54 0 mins

G159 is a G train route originating from Beijing South at 17:46, and arriving at the final destination of Shanghai Hongqiao at 23:54. The duration of the total journey is 6 hrs 8 mins. There are 9 stops in total: Beijing South, Langfang, Tianjin South, Cangzhou West, Jinan West, Zaozhuang, Xuzhou East, Nanjing South, Shanghai Hongqiao. You can purchase tickets starting at, and ending at any station. Ticket prices are set on a per kilometer basis.

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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.

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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?

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How far in advance can I purchase China Train Tickets?

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