Huaihua to Shanghai Train

怀化 → 上海

Huaihua to Shanghai takes between 5 hours 26 minutes and 23 hours 48 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 24 direct services, with the first train at 04:17 and the last at 21:08. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
24 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K417804:17Huaihua04:05Shanghaisongjiang23h48m
G217608:33Huaihua South16:57Shanghai South8h24m
G136709:06Huaihua South16:25Shanghaihongqiao7h19m
G20409:33Huaihua South15:09Shanghaihongqiao5h36m
G214209:58Huaihua South17:10Shanghaihongqiao7h12m
G24211:28Huaihua South16:54Shanghaihongqiao5h26m
G161612:00Huaihua South19:21Shanghaihongqiao7h21m
G161612:22Xupunan19:21Shanghaihongqiao6h59m
G133412:34Huaihua South20:56Shanghaihongqiao8h22m
G23812:56Huaihua South18:22Shanghaihongqiao5h26m
G132813:45Huaihua South21:30Shanghaihongqiao7h45m
G219015:02Huaihua South22:30Shanghaihongqiao7h28m
G147215:15Huaihua South23:29Shanghaihongqiao8h14m
G147215:37Xupunan23:29Shanghaihongqiao7h52m
K7215:54Huaihua12:42Shanghaisongjiang20h48m
G22016:03Huaihua South21:57Shanghaihongqiao5h54m
K80816:20Huaihua12:10Shanghaisongjiang19h50m
G22016:25Xupunan21:57Shanghaihongqiao5h32m
K11216:28Huaihua12:54Shanghaisongjiang20h26m
G20616:35Huaihua South22:01Shanghaihongqiao5h26m
G20817:20Huaihua South23:04Shanghaihongqiao5h44m
K7217:26Xupu12:42Shanghaisongjiang19h16m
K11217:59Xupu12:54Shanghaisongjiang18h55m
K51621:08Huaihua16:33Shanghaisongjiang19h25m

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

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Railway Stations in Huaihua and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Huaihua

  • Huaihua怀化
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Huaihua South怀化南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Xupu South溆浦南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Xupu溆浦
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Shanghai South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17

At a Glance

RouteHuaihua (怀化) to Shanghai (上海)
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Direct services24
Fastest journey5 hours 26 minutes on G242 (11:28 to 16:54)
First train04:17 K4178 from Huaihua
Last train21:08 K516 from Huaihua
Departure stations on timetableHuaihua, Huaihua South, Xupu South, Xupu
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai Songjiang, Shanghai South, Shanghai Hongqiao
Train types in snapshotK, G
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Huaihua to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h26m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 24 direct services between Huaihua 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.