Which stations serve Shanghai and Xuchang?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Xuchang, Xuchangbei, Xuchangdong serve Xuchang.

Shanghai to Xuchang Train

上海 → 许昌

Shanghai to Xuchang takes between 5 hours 13 minutes and 5 hours 49 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 11:44 and the last at 16:08. 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 Xuchang. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1956	11:44Shanghaihongqiao	16:57Xuchangbei	5h13m
G1957	11:44Shanghaihongqiao	16:57Xuchangbei	5h13m
G2380	15:50Shanghaihongqiao	21:39Xuchangbei	5h49m
G2381	15:50Shanghaihongqiao	21:39Xuchangbei	5h49m
G2380	16:08Shanghaisongjiang	21:39Xuchangbei	5h31m
G2381	16:08Shanghaisongjiang	21:39Xuchangbei	5h31m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Xuchang

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

Xuchang许昌
Other railway station in Xuchang
Xuchang North许昌北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xuchang East许昌东
Other railway station in Xuchang

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Xuchang (许昌)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	5 hours 13 minutes on G1956 (11:44 to 16:57)
First train	11:44 G1957 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	16:08 G2381 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Xuchang North
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Xuchang 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 6 direct services between Shanghai and Xuchang.

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.