Which stations serve Shanghai and Wuchang?

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

Shanghai to Wuchang Train

上海 → 武昌

Shanghai to Wuchang takes between 5 hours 13 minutes and 14 hours 54 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 09:16 and the last at 20:38. 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
K351	09:16Shanghaisongjiang	00:04Wuchang	14h48m
K122	12:03Shanghaisongjiang	02:57Wuchang	14h54m
D982	18:22Shanghaihongqiao	23:43Wuchang	5h21m
K1126	18:22Shanghaisongjiang	07:19Wuchang	12h57m
D986	18:44Shanghaihongqiao	23:57Wuchang	5h13m
D56	19:40Shanghai South	05:04Wuchang	9h24m
D106	20:38Shanghai South	06:16Wuchang	9h38m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Wuchang

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

Wuchang武昌
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 4Metro Line 7Metro Line 11

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Wuchang (武昌)
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 13 minutes on D986 (18:44 to 23:57)
First train	09:16 K351 from Shanghaisongjiang
Last train	20:38 D106 from Shanghai South
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South
Arrival stations on timetable	Wuchang
Train types in snapshot	K, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Wuchang train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h13m. 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 Wuchang.

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.