Which stations serve Shanghai and Chaohu?

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

Shanghai to Chaohu Train

上海 → 巢湖

Shanghai to Chaohu takes between 2 hours 35 minutes and 6 hours 53 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 10:42 and the last at 23:28. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3256	10:42Shanghai South	13:21Chaohudong	2h39m
C3030	11:55Shanghai South	14:48Chaohudong	2h53m
G3246	18:04Shanghai South	20:39Chaohudong	2h35m
K8362	23:28Shanghai	06:21Chaohu	6h53m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Chaohu

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai上海
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
Other railway station in Shanghai
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
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 9
Shanghai West上海西
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

Railway Stations in Chaohu

Chaohu巢湖
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Chaohu East巢湖东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Chaohu (巢湖)
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 35 minutes on G3246 (18:04 to 20:39)
First train	10:42 G3256 from Shanghai South
Last train	23:28 K8362 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai South, Shanghai
Arrival stations on timetable	Chaohu East, Chaohu
Train types in snapshot	G, C, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Chaohu train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h35m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

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

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.