Which stations serve Shanghai and Lankao?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Lankao, Lankaonan serve Lankao.

Shanghai to Lankao Train

上海 → 兰考

Shanghai to Lankao takes between 4 hours 7 minutes and 11 hours 39 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 06:09 and the last at 14:33. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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From

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Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1970	06:09Shanghaihongqiao	10:24Lankaonan	4h15m
G1802	06:13Shanghaihongqiao	10:49Lankaonan	4h36m
K2186	08:57Shanghai	19:48Lankao	10h51m
K360	09:29Shanghai	21:08Lankao	11h39m
G1476	09:51Shanghaihongqiao	14:16Lankaonan	4h25m
G3171	10:15Shanghaihongqiao	15:23Lankaonan	5h08m
G3152	11:32Shanghaihongqiao	17:38Lankaonan	6h06m
G3132	12:02Shanghaihongqiao	16:59Lankaonan	4h57m
G1818	14:33Shanghaihongqiao	18:40Lankaonan	4h07m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Lankao

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Lankao. 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
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 Lankao

Lankao兰考
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Lankao South兰考南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Lankao (兰考)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	4 hours 7 minutes on G1818 (14:33 to 18:40)
First train	06:09 G1970 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	14:33 G1818 from Shanghaihongqiao
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai
Arrival stations on timetable	Lankao South, Lankao
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 Lankao train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h07m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 direct services between Shanghai and Lankao.

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.