G16

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Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing South

Train Number:G16Start Station:Shanghai HongqiaoEnd Station:Beijing South
Train TypeGStart Time:17:00End Time:21:36
Intermediate Stations:Shanghai Hongqiao, Nanjing South, Xuzhou East, Jinan West, Beijing South
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Station No.Station NameArrive TimeDepart TimeStop Time
1 Shanghai Hongqiao 17:00 17:00 0 mins
2 Nanjing South 17:59 18:01 2 mins
3 Xuzhou East 19:08 19:10 2 mins
4 Jinan West 20:07 20:09 2 mins
5 Beijing South 21:36 21:36 0 mins

G16 is a G train route originating from Shanghai Hongqiao at 17:00, and arriving at the final destination of Beijing South at 21:36. The duration of the total journey is 4 hrs 36 mins. There are 5 stops in total: Shanghai Hongqiao, Nanjing South, Xuzhou East, Jinan West, Beijing South. 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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Is there a discount for return tickets?

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