Which stations serve Chaohu and Shanghai?

Chaohu, Chaohudong serve Chaohu; Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai.

Chaohu to Shanghai Train

巢湖 → 上海

Chaohudong to Shanghaihongqiao takes between 2 hours 34 minutes and 2 hours 51 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 12:42 and the last at 17:16. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Chaohu and Shanghai. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G2379	12:42Chaohudong	15:16Shanghaihongqiao	2h34m
G2382	12:42Chaohudong	15:16Shanghaihongqiao	2h34m
G1977	17:16Chaohudong	20:07Shanghaihongqiao	2h51m
G1980	17:16Chaohudong	20:07Shanghaihongqiao	2h51m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Chaohu and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Chaohu

Chaohu巢湖
Other railway station in Chaohu
Chaohu East巢湖东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

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
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 9
Shanghai West上海西
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

At a Glance

Route	Chaohu (巢湖) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	2 hours 34 minutes on G2379 (12:42 to 15:16)
First train	12:42 G2382 from Chaohudong
Last train	17:16 G1980 from Chaohudong
Departure stations on timetable	Chaohu East
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Chaohu to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h34m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Chaohu 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.