Shanghai to Yangzhou by train
Yangzhou lies 231 km (144 mi) north-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 13 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 282 km (175 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shanghai | Yangzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 4.6 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 | Yangzhou East Railway Station, Baoying Railway Station, Gaoyou North Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 225000 |
Where to book trains from Shanghai to Yangzhou
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Staying in Yangzhou
Our booking partner lists 87 places to stay in Yangzhou. Of the 83 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (40), and 8 are five-star. Guests have left 362 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yangzhou from Shanghai?
231 km (144 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 282 km (175 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Yangzhou by train?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Yangzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Yangzhou?
Our booking partner lists 87 places to stay in Yangzhou, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.