Which stations serve Shanghai and Zigong?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Zigong, Zigongbei serve Zigong.

Shanghai to Zigong Train

上海 → 自贡

Shanghaihongqiao to Zigong takes between 12 hours 24 minutes and 13 hours 36 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 08:24 and the last at 18:44. 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 Zigong. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3292	08:24Shanghaihongqiao	22:00Zigong	13h36m
G1476	09:51Shanghaihongqiao	22:15Zigong	12h24m
D982	18:22Shanghaihongqiao	07:15Zigong	12h53m
D986	18:44Shanghaihongqiao	07:20Zigong	12h36m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Zigong

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

Zigong自贡
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Zigong North自贡北
Other railway station in Zigong

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Zigong (自贡)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	12 hours 24 minutes on G1476 (09:51 to 22:15)
First train	08:24 G3292 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	18:44 D986 from Shanghaihongqiao
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao
Arrival stations on timetable	Zigong
Train types in snapshot	G, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Zigong train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 12h24m. 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 Zigong.

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.