Which stations serve Taihu and Shanghai?

Taihu, Taihunan serve Taihu; Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai.

Taihu to Shanghai Train

太湖 → 上海

Taihunan to Shanghaihongqiao takes between 4 hours 13 minutes and 4 hours 52 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 07:22 and the last at 14:36. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Taihu and Shanghai. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G7591	07:22Taihunan	11:54Shanghaihongqiao	4h32m
G2421	11:54Taihunan	16:28Shanghaihongqiao	4h34m
G2787	12:09Taihunan	16:22Shanghaihongqiao	4h13m
G7491	14:36Taihunan	19:28Shanghaihongqiao	4h52m

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

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Taihu and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Taihu

Taihu太湖
Other railway station in Taihu
Taihu South太湖南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

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

At a Glance

Route	Taihu (太湖) to Shanghai (上海)
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 13 minutes on G2787 (12:09 to 16:22)
First train	07:22 G7591 from Taihunan
Last train	14:36 G7491 from Taihunan
Departure stations on timetable	Taihu South
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taihu to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h13m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

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

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.