Which stations serve Nanyang and Shanghai?

Dengzhoudong, Nanyangdong, Dengzhou, Nanyang serve Nanyang; Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghaisongjiang serve Shanghai.

Nanyang to Shanghai Train

南阳 → 上海

Nanyang to Shanghai takes between 6 hours 22 minutes and 18 hours 11 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 8 direct services, with the first train at 11:57 and the last at 18:32. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

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Direct Train Schedule

8 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1531	11:57Dengzhoudong	19:32Shanghaihongqiao	7h35m
G1821	12:04Nanyangdong	18:26Shanghaihongqiao	6h22m
G1531	12:17Nanyangdong	19:32Shanghaihongqiao	7h15m
K281	12:42Dengzhou	06:53Shanghai	18h11m
G1475	13:13Dengzhoudong	20:01Shanghaihongqiao	6h48m
G1475	13:33Nanyangdong	20:01Shanghaihongqiao	6h28m
K281	13:36Nanyang	06:53Shanghai	17h17m
K1108	18:32Nanyang	11:45Shanghaisongjiang	17h13m

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

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Railway Stations in Nanyang and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Nanyang

Dengzhou East邓州东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Nanyang East南阳东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Dengzhou邓州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Nanyang南阳
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
Shanghai上海
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9

At a Glance

Route	Nanyang (南阳) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	8
Fastest journey	6 hours 22 minutes on G1821 (12:04 to 18:26)
First train	11:57 G1531 from Dengzhoudong
Last train	18:32 K1108 from Nanyang
Departure stations on timetable	Dengzhou East, Nanyang East, Dengzhou, Nanyang
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanyang to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h22m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 8 direct services between Nanyang 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.