Which stations serve Shanghai and Liling?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Liling, Lilingdong serve Liling.

Shanghai to Liling Train

上海 → 醴陵

Shanghai to Liling takes between 5 hours 1 minute and 13 hours 2 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 07:21 and the last at 19:00. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1371	07:21Shanghaihongqiao	13:00Lilingdong	5h39m
K378	08:22Shanghaisongjiang	20:47Liling	12h25m
G1373	11:10Shanghaihongqiao	16:21Lilingdong	5h11m
G1333	11:37Shanghaihongqiao	16:57Lilingdong	5h20m
G1471	12:12Shanghai South	17:13Lilingdong	5h01m
K515	18:40Shanghaisongjiang	07:42Liling	13h02m
K807	19:00Shanghaisongjiang	07:32Liling	12h32m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Liling

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai上海
Other railway station in Shanghai
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
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 West上海西
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

Railway Stations in Liling

Liling醴陵
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Liling East醴陵东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Liling (醴陵)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	7
Fastest journey	5 hours 1 minute on G1471 (12:12 to 17:13)
First train	07:21 G1371 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	19:00 K807 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai South
Arrival stations on timetable	Liling East, Liling
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 Liling train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h01m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 7 direct services between Shanghai and Liling.

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.