Which stations serve Shanghai and Yongzhou?

Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang serve Shanghai; Yongzhou, Qiyang serve Yongzhou.

Shanghai to Yongzhou Train

上海 → 永州

Shanghai to Yongzhou takes between 5 hours 57 minutes and 21 hours 25 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 11 direct services, with the first train at 07:50 and the last at 17:30. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

11 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1505	07:50Shanghaihongqiao	16:02Yongzhou	8h12m
G1505	07:50Shanghaihongqiao	15:43Qiyang	7h53m
K1556	10:13Shanghai	07:38Yongzhou	21h25m
G263	11:00Shanghaihongqiao	16:57Yongzhou	5h57m
D197	11:40Shanghai South	01:59Yongzhou	14h19m
D195	12:30Shanghai South	01:43Yongzhou	13h13m
G1395	12:56Shanghaihongqiao	21:07Yongzhou	8h11m
G1395	12:56Shanghaihongqiao	20:47Qiyang	7h51m
T80	15:22Shanghaisongjiang	09:05Yongzhou	17h43m
T381	16:50Shanghaisongjiang	09:37Qiyang	16h47m
K149	17:30Shanghaisongjiang	11:03Yongzhou	17h33m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Yongzhou

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Yongzhou. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
Shanghai上海
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
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

Railway Stations in Yongzhou

Yongzhou永州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Qiyang祁阳
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Yongzhou (永州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	11
Fastest journey	5 hours 57 minutes on G263 (11:00 to 16:57)
First train	07:50 G1505 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	17:30 K149 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Yongzhou, Qiyang
Train types in snapshot	G, K, D, T
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Yongzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h57m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 11 direct services between Shanghai and Yongzhou.

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.