Which stations serve Shanghai and Tongcheng?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Tongcheng, Tongchengdong, Tongchengnan serve Tongcheng.

Shanghai to Tongcheng Train

上海 → 桐城

Shanghai to Tongcheng takes between 3 hours 14 minutes and 4 hours 59 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 08:45 and the last at 17:00. 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 Tongcheng. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G8387	08:45Shanghai South	13:07Tongchengdong	4h22m
C2370	09:32Shanghai South	13:49Tongchengdong	4h17m
G7172	10:32Shanghaihongqiao	15:08Tongchengnan	4h36m
C2374	10:50Shanghai South	15:49Tongchengdong	4h59m
G7196	16:44Shanghaihongqiao	19:58Tongchengdong	3h14m
G7144	17:00Shanghaihongqiao	21:14Tongchengdong	4h14m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Tongcheng

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

Tongcheng桐城
Other railway station in Tongcheng
Tongcheng East桐城东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Tongcheng South桐城南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Tongcheng (桐城)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	3 hours 14 minutes on G7196 (16:44 to 19:58)
First train	08:45 G8387 from Shanghai South
Last train	17:00 G7144 from Shanghaihongqiao
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai South, Shanghai Hongqiao
Arrival stations on timetable	Tongcheng East, Tongcheng South
Train types in snapshot	G, C
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Tongcheng train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h14m. 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 Tongcheng.

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.