Shanghai to Huaihua Train

上海 → 怀化

Shanghai to Huaihua takes between 5 hours 25 minutes and 20 hours 18 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 30 direct services, with the first train at 06:07 and the last at 19:00. 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 Huaihua. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
30 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G132106:07Shanghaihongqiao13:35Huaihua South7h28m
G132106:07Shanghaihongqiao13:51Zhijiang7h44m
G20507:00Shanghaihongqiao12:25Huaihua South5h25m
G21907:04Shanghaihongqiao12:55Huaihua South5h51m
G137107:21Shanghaihongqiao14:55Huaihua South7h34m
G218907:28Shanghaihongqiao14:49Huaihua South7h21m
G218907:28Shanghaihongqiao15:05Zhijiang7h37m
G20307:56Shanghaihongqiao13:42Huaihua South5h46m
G23709:04Shanghaihongqiao15:00Huaihua South5h56m
G137709:30Shanghaihongqiao16:59Huaihua South7h29m
G20110:00Shanghaihongqiao15:33Huaihua South5h33m
G137311:10Shanghaihongqiao18:58Huaihua South7h48m
G137311:10Shanghaihongqiao18:35Xupunan7h25m
G161511:25Shanghaihongqiao19:03Huaihua South7h38m
G133311:37Shanghaihongqiao19:08Huaihua South7h31m
G133311:37Shanghaihongqiao19:23Zhijiang7h46m
G24111:56Shanghaihongqiao17:21Huaihua South5h25m
G147112:12Shanghai South19:23Huaihua South7h11m
G136812:44Shanghaihongqiao20:06Huaihua South7h22m
G214113:40Shanghaihongqiao21:07Huaihua South7h27m
K7114:19Shanghaisongjiang09:47Huaihua19h28m
K11114:40Shanghaisongjiang10:15Huaihua19h35m
K11114:40Shanghaisongjiang08:35Xupu17h55m
G217515:00Shanghaihongqiao23:32Huaihua South8h32m
K7915:08Shanghaisongjiang11:26Huaihua20h18m
K73915:48Shanghaisongjiang12:00Huaihua20h12m
G20715:56Shanghaihongqiao21:33Huaihua South5h37m
K51518:40Shanghaisongjiang14:57Huaihua20h17m
K51518:40Shanghaisongjiang13:13Xupu18h33m
K80719:00Shanghaisongjiang14:30Huaihua19h30m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Huaihua

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Huaihua. 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 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

Railway Stations in Huaihua

  • Huaihua South怀化南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Zhijiang芷江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Xupu South溆浦南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Huaihua怀化
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Xupu溆浦
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Huaihua (怀化)
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Direct services30
Fastest journey5 hours 25 minutes on G205 (07:00 to 12:25)
First train06:07 G1321 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train19:00 K807 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetableHuaihua South, Zhijiang, Xupu South, Huaihua, Xupu
Train types in snapshotG, K
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Huaihua train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h25m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 30 direct services between Shanghai and Huaihua.

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.