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Shanghai Xiamen

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Xiamen North Railway Station

Distance
900 km
Illustrative duration
~5h–6h (illustrative)
Train type
High-speed
Data scope
Curated

Curated concept data. Stations, distances, durations, and tips shown here are illustrative and hand-curated for this demo — not live schedules, fares, seat availability, or a booking service.

Route view

The dashed line is an illustrative straight-line path for orientation only — it does not represent the actual rail alignment, which follows the real track route.

Origin station

Shanghai 上海

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station · East China

One of Asia's busiest rail hubs, integrated with Hongqiao Airport and metro lines for seamless onward travel.

  • Attached directly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Terminal 2)
  • Served by Metro Lines 2, 10, and 17
  • Dozens of daily high-speed departures toward Beijing, Hangzhou, and Nanjing
Full station guidance →

Destination station

Xiamen 厦门

Xiamen North Railway Station · East China

Coastal Fujian hub serving the island city of Xiamen, known for its laid-back seafront and Gulangyu Island.

  • Main high-speed gateway to Xiamen, linked onward to Fuzhou and Guangzhou
  • Connects to Xiamen BRT and metro services
  • Around 40 minutes from the historic island district by metro/taxi
Full station guidance →

Practical guidance for this journey

Follows the southeastern coastline toward Fujian.

  • Scenic coastal stretches in the Fujian section of the route.

General high-speed rail travel tips

  • Real-name ticketing applies: your passport (or ID) must match the name on the ticket, and is checked at security and boarding gates.
  • Arrive with a buffer before departure — large stations require time for security screening and walking to the platform.
  • Seat classes typically include second class, first class, and business class on high-speed services; sleeper trains offer soft/hard sleeper berths.
  • Checked baggage is not standard on high-speed rail — luggage travels with you, so pack within cabin-friendly limits.