Shanghai to Rizhao by train
Rizhao lies 499 km (310 mi) north of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 37 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 609 km (379 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shanghai | Rizhao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 661,943 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 276800 |
Where to book trains from Shanghai to Rizhao
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Staying in Rizhao
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Rizhao. Of the 35 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 79 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rizhao from Shanghai?
499 km (310 mi) in a straight line, north of Shanghai; by road roughly 609 km (379 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Rizhao by train?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Rizhao?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Rizhao?
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Rizhao, 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.