Which stations serve Chenzhou and Shanghai?

Chenzhou, Chenzhouxin serve Chenzhou; Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai.

Chenzhou to Shanghai Train

郴州 → 上海

Chenzhou to Shanghai takes between 5 hours 6 minutes and 18 hours 4 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 12:58 and the last at 17:37. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Chenzhou 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
K512	12:58Chenzhou	07:02Shanghaisongjiang	18h04m
G1302	14:43Chenzhouxin	21:47Shanghaihongqiao	7h04m
G254	16:23Chenzhouxin	21:54Shanghaihongqiao	5h31m
G252	17:37Chenzhouxin	22:43Shanghaihongqiao	5h06m

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

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Railway Stations in Chenzhou and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Chenzhou

Chenzhou郴州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Chenzhou West郴州西
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
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

Route	Chenzhou (郴州) 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	5 hours 6 minutes on G252 (17:37 to 22:43)
First train	12:58 K512 from Chenzhou
Last train	17:37 G252 from Chenzhouxin
Departure stations on timetable	Chenzhou, Chenzhou West
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai Hongqiao
Train types in snapshot	K, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Chenzhou to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h06m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

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