Which stations serve Shanghai and Zhijiang?

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

Shanghai to Zhijiang Train

上海 → 芷江

Shanghaihongqiao to Zhijiang takes between 7 hours 37 minutes and 7 hours 46 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 06:07 and the last at 11:37. 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 Zhijiang. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1321	06:07Shanghaihongqiao	13:51Zhijiang	7h44m
G2189	07:28Shanghaihongqiao	15:05Zhijiang	7h37m
G1333	11:37Shanghaihongqiao	19:23Zhijiang	7h46m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Zhijiang

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

Zhijiang芷江
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Zhijiang (芷江)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	7 hours 37 minutes on G2189 (07:28 to 15:05)
First train	06:07 G1321 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	11:37 G1333 from Shanghaihongqiao
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao
Arrival stations on timetable	Zhijiang
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Zhijiang train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h37m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Shanghai and Zhijiang.

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.