Changsha to Shanghai Train

长沙 → 上海

Changsha to Shanghai takes between 4 hours and 14 hours 54 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 37 direct services, with the first train at 00:12 and the last at 20:00. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
37 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K137400:12Changsha14:57Shanghaisongjiang14h45m
K37700:34Changsha15:28Shanghaisongjiang14h54m
G134206:49Changsha South12:13Shanghaihongqiao5h24m
G134407:05Changsha South12:38Shanghaihongqiao5h33m
G177507:24Changsha South14:06Shanghaihongqiao6h42m
G134607:47Changsha South13:13Shanghaihongqiao5h26m
G22408:18Changsha South12:19Shanghai South4h01m
G139608:34Changsha South14:35Shanghaihongqiao6h01m
G23209:20Changsha South13:21Shanghaihongqiao4h01m
G134810:24Changsha South16:05Shanghaihongqiao5h41m
G24610:44Changsha South15:03Shanghaihongqiao4h19m
G136710:49Changsha South16:25Shanghaihongqiao5h36m
G20411:05Changsha South15:09Shanghaihongqiao4h04m
G217611:19Changsha South16:57Shanghai South5h38m
G214211:39Changsha South17:10Shanghaihongqiao5h31m
G22812:30Changsha South16:50Shanghaihongqiao4h20m
G24212:52Changsha South16:54Shanghaihongqiao4h02m
G177113:18Changsha South19:30Shanghaihongqiao6h12m
G161613:43Changsha South19:21Shanghaihongqiao5h38m
G23814:20Changsha South18:22Shanghaihongqiao4h02m
G133414:35Changsha South20:56Shanghaihongqiao6h21m
G58514:46Changsha South21:00Shanghaihongqiao6h14m
G26415:12Changsha South19:30Shanghaihongqiao4h18m
G132815:36Changsha South21:30Shanghaihongqiao5h54m
G130216:07Changsha South21:47Shanghaihongqiao5h40m
G219016:48Changsha South22:30Shanghaihongqiao5h42m
G150617:05Changsha South22:56Shanghaihongqiao5h51m
G135017:11Changsha South23:01Shanghaihongqiao5h50m
G38317:16Changsha South22:42Shanghaihongqiao5h26m
G147217:23Changsha South23:29Shanghaihongqiao6h06m
G25417:36Changsha South21:54Shanghaihongqiao4h18m
G142517:40Changsha South23:39Shanghaihongqiao5h59m
G22017:40Changsha South21:57Shanghaihongqiao4h17m
G20618:01Changsha South22:01Shanghaihongqiao4h
G25218:40Changsha South22:43Shanghaihongqiao4h03m
G20818:45Changsha South23:04Shanghaihongqiao4h19m
D7920:00Changsha06:08Shanghai South10h08m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Changsha and Shanghai

Compare the railway stations used to reach Changsha and Shanghai. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Changsha

  • Changsha长沙
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 3
  • Changsha South长沙南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 4

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai上海
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
  • Shanghai South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
  • Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Shanghai West上海西
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

At a Glance

RouteChangsha (长沙) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services37
Fastest journey4 hours on G206 (18:01 to 22:01)
First train00:12 K1374 from Changsha
Last train20:00 D79 from Changsha
Departure stations on timetableChangsha, Changsha South
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai Songjiang, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South
Train types in snapshotK, G, D
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Changsha to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 37 direct services between Changsha and Shanghai.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.