Which kind of train I take from Shanghai to Beijing how long does it take and what is the cost

There are many high-speed trains operating from Shanghai to Beijing, departing from Shanghai Hongqiao train station and arriving at Beijing south train station. It just takes around 5hrs by the high-speed train. After arriving at Beijing south train station, you could take a taxi directly to Novotel peace hotel costing around 15mins. You can purchase the tickets online or at shanghai train stations. One second class seat costs about CNY555.