Shanghai Railway Station

Shanghai Railway Station — known to locals as the “new” main station (新客站) — sits just north of the city centre. Most pure high-speed trains now use Hongqiao, but Shanghai Station still handles many intercity services and the overnight sleeper trains to far-flung cities. Don't confuse it with Shanghai Hongqiao: check which station your ticket uses.

Lines & destinations

This station serves the following high-speed lines:

• Beijing–Shanghai (conventional)
• Shanghai–Nanjing intercity
• Overnight long-distance services

Major destinations: Beijing, Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Guangzhou (overnight).

Metro connections

• Line 1 — South to People's Square, Xujiahui and the city centre.
• Line 3 — Elevated line west and south, connecting Hongqiao.
• Line 4 — Loop line around the inner city.

Airport transfer

Hongqiao Airport (SHA): ~30–40 min by Metro Line 3/10. Pudong Airport (PVG): ~60–75 min via Line 1 + Line 2, or ~50–70 min by taxi.

Facilities

• Ticket and service counters (some English-speaking staff)
• Passport-enabled self-service collection machines
• Left-luggage services
• Food and convenience shops
• Accessible entrances and facilities

Boarding & gates

Clear security at the entrance, find your waiting hall and gate (检票口) on the boards, and scan your passport or e-ticket ~15–20 minutes before departure. Allow ~30 minutes from arrival to boarding.