Which stations serve Shanghai and Liuzhou?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Liuzhou serve Liuzhou.

Shanghai to Liuzhou Train

上海 → 柳州

Shanghai to Liuzhou takes between 2 hours 6 minutes and 21 hours 37 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 07:50 and the last at 17:30. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

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Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1505	07:50Shanghaihongqiao	18:38Liuzhou	10h48m
K1556	10:13Shanghai	12:19Liuzhou	2h06m
G263	11:00Shanghaihongqiao	19:25Liuzhou	8h25m
D197	11:40Shanghai South	05:38Liuzhou	17h58m
D195	12:30Shanghai South	05:32Liuzhou	17h02m
T381	16:50Shanghaisongjiang	13:57Liuzhou	21h07m
K149	17:30Shanghaisongjiang	15:07Liuzhou	21h37m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Liuzhou

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

Liuzhou柳州
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Liuzhou (柳州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	7
Fastest journey	2 hours 6 minutes on K1556 (10:13 to 12:19)
First train	07:50 G1505 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	17:30 K149 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Liuzhou
Train types in snapshot	G, K, D, T
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Liuzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h06m. 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 Liuzhou.

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.