Which stations serve Shanghai and Shaoguan?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Shaoguan, Shaoguandong serve Shaoguan.

Shanghai to Shaoguan Train

上海 → 韶关

Shanghai to Shaoguan takes between 7 hours 29 minutes and 19 hours 30 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 10:18 and the last at 19:06. 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 Shaoguan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1301	10:18Shanghaihongqiao	17:47Shaoguan	7h29m
K511	16:40Shanghaisongjiang	11:52Shaoguandong	19h12m
K527	19:06Shanghaisongjiang	14:36Shaoguandong	19h30m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Shaoguan

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Shaoguan. 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
Other railway station in Shanghai
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 Shaoguan

Shaoguan韶关
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Shaoguan East韶关东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Shaoguan (韶关)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	7 hours 29 minutes on G1301 (10:18 to 17:47)
First train	10:18 G1301 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	19:06 K527 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Shaoguan, Shaoguan East
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 Shaoguan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h29m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Shanghai and Shaoguan.

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.