Shanghai to Fuzhou by train
Fuzhou lies 611 km (380 mi) south of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 12 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 745 km (463 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shanghai | Fuzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 4.1 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Fuzhou railway station |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 344000–350000 |
Where to book trains from Shanghai to Fuzhou
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Staying in Fuzhou
Our booking partner lists 142 places to stay in Fuzhou. Of the 130 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (52), and 18 are five-star. Guests have left 1,219 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Fuzhou from Shanghai?
611 km (380 mi) in a straight line, south of Shanghai; by road roughly 745 km (463 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Fuzhou by train?
About 3 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Fuzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Fuzhou?
Our booking partner lists 142 places to stay in Fuzhou, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.