The bullet train from Shanghai to Beijing needs 10 hours and the price is 449Yuan for the second class seat and 539Yuan for the first class seat. The fast train takes about 13 hours and the price is about 320Yuan for the hard sleeper berth and 480Yuan per soft sleeper berth. The flight between the two cities takes only 2 hours and ticket is 1220Yuan per way. Sure the guide can help you in booking the tickets.