Shanghai to Zhuzhou Train

上海 → 株洲

Shanghai to Zhuzhou takes between 5 hours 1 minute and 13 hours 38 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 21 direct services, with the first train at 07:21 and the last at 20:44. 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 Zhuzhou. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
21 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G137107:21Shanghaihongqiao13:00Lilingdong5h39m
K83307:26Shanghaisongjiang20:58Zhuzhou13h32m
G150507:50Shanghaihongqiao14:23Zhuzhouxi6h33m
K37808:22Shanghaisongjiang21:21Zhuzhou12h59m
K37808:22Shanghaisongjiang20:47Liling12h25m
G137311:10Shanghaihongqiao16:21Lilingdong5h11m
G133311:37Shanghaihongqiao16:57Lilingdong5h20m
G147112:12Shanghai South17:13Lilingdong5h01m
K57512:20Shanghaisongjiang01:58Zhuzhou13h38m
D19512:30Shanghai South22:25Zhuzhou9h55m
G139512:56Shanghaihongqiao19:27Zhuzhouxi6h31m
K7915:08Shanghaisongjiang04:33Zhuzhou13h25m
G177615:14Shanghaihongqiao21:43Zhuzhouxi6h29m
K73915:48Shanghaisongjiang05:08Zhuzhou13h20m
K137316:34Shanghaisongjiang05:02Zhuzhou12h28m
K51116:40Shanghaisongjiang06:04Zhuzhou13h24m
K51518:40Shanghaisongjiang08:17Zhuzhou13h37m
K51518:40Shanghaisongjiang07:42Liling13h02m
K80719:00Shanghaisongjiang08:06Zhuzhou13h06m
K80719:00Shanghaisongjiang07:32Liling12h32m
D8020:44Shanghai South06:10Zhuzhou9h26m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Zhuzhou

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Zhuzhou. 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 Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Shanghai South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15

Railway Stations in Zhuzhou

  • Liling East醴陵东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Zhuzhou株洲
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Zhuzhou West株洲西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Liling醴陵
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Zhuzhou (株洲)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services21
Fastest journey5 hours 1 minute on G1471 (12:12 to 17:13)
First train07:21 G1371 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train20:44 D80 from Shanghai South
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai South
Arrival stations on timetableLiling East, Zhuzhou, Zhuzhou West, Liling
Train types in snapshotG, K, D
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Zhuzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h01m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 21 direct services between Shanghai and Zhuzhou.

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.