Shanghai to Hefei Train

上海 → 合肥

Shanghai to Hefei takes between 1 hour 51 minutes and 9 hours 51 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 270 direct services, with the first train at 06:01 and the last at 23:28. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
270 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 270 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D220606:01Shanghaihongqiao10:12Hefei South4h11m
D220706:01Shanghaihongqiao10:12Hefei South4h11m
D35206:12Shanghaihongqiao09:25Hefei South3h13m
D35306:12Shanghaihongqiao09:25Hefei South3h13m
G317606:19Shanghaihongqiao08:48Hefei2h29m
G317706:19Shanghaihongqiao08:48Hefei2h29m
D63606:22Shanghaihongqiao09:40Hefei South3h18m
D63706:22Shanghaihongqiao09:40Hefei South3h18m
G177206:35Shanghaihongqiao09:15Hefei South2h40m
G177306:35Shanghaihongqiao09:15Hefei South2h40m
G323006:42Shanghaihongqiao09:51Hefei South3h09m
G323106:42Shanghaihongqiao09:51Hefei South3h09m
G46406:48Shanghaihongqiao09:03Hefei2h15m
G46506:48Shanghaihongqiao09:03Hefei2h15m
G339007:04Shanghaihongqiao10:17Hefei South3h13m
G339107:04Shanghaihongqiao10:17Hefei South3h13m
D221207:20Shanghaisongjiang11:08Hefei South3h48m
D221307:20Shanghaisongjiang11:08Hefei South3h48m
D305607:23Shanghai10:32Hefei South3h09m
D305707:23Shanghai10:32Hefei South3h09m
C303407:35Shanghai South10:29Hefei South2h54m
C303507:35Shanghai South10:29Hefei South2h54m
D221207:41Shanghaihongqiao11:08Hefei South3h27m
D221307:41Shanghaihongqiao11:08Hefei South3h27m
G195207:44Shanghaisongjiang10:31Hefei2h47m
G195307:44Shanghaisongjiang10:31Hefei2h47m
C303407:54Shanghaisongjiang10:29Hefei South2h35m
C303507:54Shanghaisongjiang10:29Hefei South2h35m
G45207:55Shanghaihongqiao09:46Hefei South1h51m
G45307:55Shanghaihongqiao09:46Hefei South1h51m
D226807:56Shanghaihongqiao12:19Hefei South4h23m
D226907:56Shanghaihongqiao12:19Hefei South4h23m
G726808:05Shanghai10:55Hefei2h50m
G726808:05Shanghai11:11Hefeibeicheng3h06m
G726908:05Shanghai10:55Hefei2h50m
G726908:05Shanghai11:11Hefeibeicheng3h06m
G726808:05Shanghai11:31Shuijiahu3h26m
G726908:05Shanghai11:31Shuijiahu3h26m
D556608:06Shanghai South11:49Hefei3h43m
D556708:06Shanghai South11:49Hefei3h43m
G195208:10Shanghaihongqiao10:31Hefei2h21m
G195308:10Shanghaihongqiao10:31Hefei2h21m
G723208:15Shanghai11:24Hefei South3h09m
G723308:15Shanghai11:24Hefei South3h09m
G58608:25Shanghaihongqiao10:57Hefei South2h32m
G58708:25Shanghaihongqiao10:57Hefei South2h32m
D95208:30Shanghai11:03Hefei South2h33m
D95308:30Shanghai11:03Hefei South2h33m
D556608:40Shanghaihongqiao11:49Hefei3h09m
D556708:40Shanghaihongqiao11:49Hefei3h09m
G838708:45Shanghai South13:48Hefei South5h03m
G839008:45Shanghai South13:48Hefei South5h03m
G38408:47Shanghaihongqiao11:13Hefei South2h26m
G38508:47Shanghaihongqiao11:13Hefei South2h26m
G131808:55Shanghai South11:28Hefei South2h33m
G131908:55Shanghai South11:28Hefei South2h33m
G737209:09Shanghaisongjiang12:27Hefei3h18m
G737309:09Shanghaisongjiang12:27Hefei3h18m
D306009:16Shanghai South12:57Hefei South3h41m
D306109:16Shanghai South12:57Hefei South3h41m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Hefei

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

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 Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Shanghai上海
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • Shanghai South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
  • Shanghai West上海西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

Railway Stations in Hefei

  • Hefei South合肥南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Rail Transit Line 1Rail Transit Line 4Rail Transit Line 5
  • Hefei合肥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Rail Transit Line 1Rail Transit Line 3
  • Hefei Beicheng合肥北城
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Shuijiahu水家湖
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Lujiang West庐江西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Chaohu East巢湖东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Chaohu巢湖
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Hefei (合肥)
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Direct services270
Fastest journey1 hour 51 minutes on G452 (07:55 to 09:46)
First train06:01 D2207 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train23:28 K8363 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghai West
Arrival stations on timetableHefei South, Hefei, Hefei Beicheng, Shuijiahu, Lujiang West, Chaohu East, Chaohu
Train types in snapshotD, G, C, K
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥627, First class from ¥291, Preferred first class from ¥431, Second class from ¥182, Soft sleeper from ¥214, Hard sleeper from ¥139, Hard seat from ¥78, No seat from ¥78. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Hefei train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h51m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 270 direct services between Shanghai and Hefei.

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.