Shanghai to Xiamen Train
The fastest way to travel between Shanghai Hongqiao and Xiamen North. Secure your seats today.
about 5.5-7 hoursDuration
Varies by serviceDistance
Multiple daily trainsFrequency
Route Overview
Daytime high-speed trains connect Shanghai with Xiamen for coastal Fujian, Gulangyu, and onward southeast China travel.
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.
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
Live fareMost independent travelers
- Standard high-speed rail seating
- Luggage kept with the passenger
- Availability varies by train
First Class
Live fareExtra space on longer journeys
- Wider seating on selected trains
- Quieter cabin layout
- Availability varies by train
Business Class
Live farePremium 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.