Which stations serve Shanghai and Xiangtan?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Xiangtan, Xiangtanbei serve Xiangtan.

Shanghai to Xiangtan Train

上海 → 湘潭

Shanghai to Xiangtan takes between 6 hours 5 minutes and 14 hours 10 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 8 direct services, with the first train at 07:08 and the last at 19:00. 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 Xiangtan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

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Direct Train Schedule

8 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1341	07:08Shanghaihongqiao	13:16Xiangtanbei	6h08m
K833	07:26Shanghaisongjiang	21:32Xiangtan	14h06m
G586	08:25Shanghaihongqiao	15:12Xiangtanbei	6h47m
G1377	09:30Shanghaihongqiao	15:35Xiangtanbei	6h05m
G1426	10:52Shanghaihongqiao	17:04Xiangtanbei	6h12m
G1373	11:10Shanghaihongqiao	17:29Xiangtanbei	6h19m
K515	18:40Shanghaisongjiang	08:50Xiangtan	14h10m
K807	19:00Shanghaisongjiang	08:56Xiangtan	13h56m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Xiangtan

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

Xiangtan湘潭
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xiangtan North湘潭北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Xiangtan (湘潭)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	8
Fastest journey	6 hours 5 minutes on G1377 (09:30 to 15:35)
First train	07:08 G1341 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	19:00 K807 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Xiangtan North, Xiangtan
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 Xiangtan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h05m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 8 direct services between Shanghai and Xiangtan.

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.