Which stations serve Shanghai and Yueyang?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Yueyang, Yueyangdong, Yueyangnan serve Yueyang.

Shanghai to Yueyang Train

上海 → 岳阳

Shanghaihongqiao to Yueyangdong takes between 4 hours 52 minutes and 5 hours 51 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 08:25 and the last at 17:13. 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 Yueyang. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G586	08:25Shanghaihongqiao	14:16Yueyangdong	5h51m
G384	08:47Shanghaihongqiao	13:56Yueyangdong	5h09m
G1776	15:14Shanghaihongqiao	20:46Yueyangdong	5h32m
G231	17:13Shanghaihongqiao	22:05Yueyangdong	4h52m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Yueyang

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

Yueyang岳阳
Other railway station in Yueyang
Yueyang East岳阳东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
yueyang South岳阳南
Other railway station in Yueyang

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Yueyang (岳阳)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	4 hours 52 minutes on G231 (17:13 to 22:05)
First train	08:25 G586 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	17:13 G231 from Shanghaihongqiao
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao
Arrival stations on timetable	Yueyang East
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Yueyang train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h52m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Shanghai and Yueyang.

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.