Which stations serve Shanghai and Gucheng?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Gucheng, Guchengbei serve Gucheng.

Shanghai to Gucheng Train

上海 → 谷城

Shanghai to Gucheng takes between 7 hours 26 minutes and 21 hours 29 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 06:42 and the last at 20:45. 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
G3230	06:42Shanghaihongqiao	14:08Guchengbei	7h26m
K351	09:16Shanghaisongjiang	05:11Gucheng	19h55m
K122	12:03Shanghaisongjiang	09:32Gucheng	21h29m
K282	20:45Shanghai	17:36Gucheng	20h51m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Gucheng

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Gucheng. 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
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

Railway Stations in Gucheng

Gucheng谷城
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Gucheng North谷城北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Gucheng (谷城)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	7 hours 26 minutes on G3230 (06:42 to 14:08)
First train	06:42 G3230 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	20:45 K282 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai
Arrival stations on timetable	Gucheng North, Gucheng
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Gucheng train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h26m. 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 Gucheng.

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.