Which stations serve Shanghai and Taihu?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Taihu, Taihunan serve Taihu.

Shanghai to Taihu Train

上海 → 太湖

Shanghai to Taihu takes between 4 hours 13 minutes and 4 hours 53 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 07:31 and the last at 17:16. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1468	07:31Shanghai	12:05Taihunan	4h34m
G7492	09:14Shanghaihongqiao	13:47Taihunan	4h33m
G2788	12:50Shanghai	17:14Taihunan	4h24m
G2384	14:54Shanghaihongqiao	19:07Taihunan	4h13m
G7592	15:55Shanghaisongjiang	20:47Taihunan	4h52m
G2422	17:16Shanghaisongjiang	22:09Taihunan	4h53m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Taihu

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

Taihu太湖
Other railway station in Taihu
Taihu South太湖南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Taihu (太湖)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	4 hours 13 minutes on G2384 (14:54 to 19:07)
First train	07:31 G1468 from Shanghai
Last train	17:16 G2422 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Taihu South
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Taihu train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h13m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Shanghai and Taihu.

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.