Shanghai to Huai'an Train

上海 → 淮安

Shanghai to Huai'an takes between 2 hours 20 minutes and 4 hours 12 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 59 direct services, with the first train at 06:23 and the last at 19:52. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

Plan a complete rail itinerary with stops, transfers and stations on this interactive route map.Open Full Railway Map →

Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
59 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
C379206:23Shanghai South10:35Huai'an East4h12m
D292806:23Shanghai Songjiang09:45Huai'an East3h22m
D292806:23Shanghaisongjiang10:01Lianshui3h38m
G331406:32Shanghai09:22Huai'an East2h50m
G314406:43Shanghai Songjiang09:58Huai'an East3h15m
G826207:10Shanghai10:03Huai'an East2h53m
G198607:19Shanghai Hongqiao10:13Huai'an East2h54m
G261607:43Shanghai10:24Huai'an East2h41m
G328807:46Shanghai Hongqiao10:38Huai'an East2h52m
G329208:24Shanghai Hongqiao11:40Huai'an East3h16m
D290608:41Shanghai11:01Huai'an East2h20m
G830208:52Shanghaihongqiao11:23Lianshui2h31m
G825409:05Shanghai11:33Huai'an East2h28m
G826609:17Shanghai12:03Huai'an East2h46m
G125509:31Shanghai Hongqiao12:10Huai'an East2h39m
G829209:42Shanghai12:23Huai'an East2h41m
G375109:56Shanghai Hongqiao12:33Huai'an East2h37m
G317110:15Shanghai Hongqiao13:05Huai'an East2h50m
D566610:25Shanghai Hongqiao12:58Huai'an East2h33m
G328410:37Shanghai Hongqiao13:44Huai'an East3h07m
G827010:46Shanghai13:27Huai'an East2h41m
G731611:01Shanghai Songjiang13:58Huai'an East2h57m
G731611:01Shanghaisongjiang14:11Lianshui3h10m
G758611:47Shanghai Hongqiao14:39Huai'an East2h52m
G153211:57Shanghai Hongqiao15:02Huai'an East3h05m
G313212:02Shanghai Hongqiao14:43Huai'an East2h41m
G829812:22Shanghai14:58Huai'an East2h36m
G750812:29Shanghai Hongqiao15:14Huai'an East2h45m
C389613:01Shanghai16:23Huai'an East3h22m
C389613:01Shanghai16:37Lianshui3h36m
G828613:09Shanghai15:54Huai'an East2h45m
G329613:58Shanghai Hongqiao16:43Huai'an East2h45m
D292414:16Shanghai Hongqiao16:44Huai'an East2h28m
D292414:16Shanghaihongqiao16:57Lianshui2h41m
G739014:30Shanghai Hongqiao17:11Huai'an East2h41m
G739014:30Shanghaihongqiao17:24Lianshui2h54m
G829414:44Shanghai17:16Huai'an East2h32m
G830014:54Shanghai17:53Huai'an East2h59m
D292215:10Shanghai17:58Huai'an East2h48m
D292215:10Shanghai18:12Lianshui3h02m
G826815:37Shanghai18:09Huai'an East2h32m
G259015:47Shanghai Hongqiao19:11Huai'an East3h24m
G261215:53Shanghai Hongqiao18:40Huai'an East2h47m
G827416:18Shanghai18:55Huai'an East2h37m
G328016:58Shanghai Songjiang20:07Huai'an East3h09m
G764417:07Shanghai Hongqiao19:55Huai'an East2h48m
D950617:13Shanghai20:26Huai'an East3h13m
C388417:13Shanghai20:29Huai'an East3h16m
G825817:19Shanghai20:18Lianshui2h59m
G836218:12Shanghai Hongqiao21:01Huai'an East2h49m
G838018:17Shanghai Hongqiao21:45Huai'an East3h28m
G836418:35Shanghai Songjiang21:34Huai'an East2h59m
G827818:53Shanghai21:39Huai'an East2h46m
G758418:55Shanghai Songjiang21:58Huai'an East3h03m
G826019:26Shanghai22:04Huai'an East2h38m
G835819:42Shanghai Hongqiao22:33Huai'an East2h51m
G728619:44Shanghai22:25Huai'an East2h41m
G829019:44Shanghai22:39Huai'an East2h55m
G755019:52Shanghai Hongqiao22:46Huai'an East2h54m

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

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

Trip.comhttps://www.trip.com/trains/china/Official 12306https://www.12306.cn/en/index.html

Railway Stations in Shanghai and Huai'an

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • 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
    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 Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17

Railway Stations in Huai'an

  • Huaian East淮安东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Lianshui涟水
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Huai'an (淮安)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services59
Fastest journey2 hours 20 minutes on D2906 (08:41 to 11:01)
First train06:23 D2928 from Shanghaisongjiang
Last train19:52 G7550 from Shanghai Hongqiao
Departure stations on timetableShanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao
Arrival stations on timetableHuaian East, Lianshui
Train types in snapshotC, D, G
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Huai'an train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h20m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 59 direct services between Shanghai and Huai'an.

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.