Which stations serve Tongcheng and Shanghai?

Tongcheng, Tongchengdong, Tongchengnan serve Tongcheng; Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai.

Tongcheng to Shanghai Train

桐城 → 上海

Tongcheng to Shanghai takes between 3 hours 57 minutes and 4 hours 59 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 08:02 and the last at 15:44. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G7071	08:02Tongchengnan	12:28Shanghai	4h26m
G7075	08:58Tongchengdong	13:05Shanghai West	4h07m
G7741	09:41Tongchengdong	14:33Shanghaisongjiang	4h52m
C3085	11:34Tongchengdong	16:02Shanghaisongjiang	4h28m
C2373	12:28Tongchengdong	17:27Shanghai South	4h59m
G8387	13:09Tongchengdong	17:06Shanghaihongqiao	3h57m
G7151	15:44Tongchengdong	20:08Shanghaihongqiao	4h24m

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 Tongcheng and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Tongcheng

Tongcheng桐城
Other railway station in Tongcheng
Tongcheng East桐城东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Tongcheng South桐城南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai上海
Used by direct trains in this timetable
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
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9
Shanghai West上海西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

At a Glance

Route	Tongcheng (桐城) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	7
Fastest journey	3 hours 57 minutes on G8387 (13:09 to 17:06)
First train	08:02 G7071 from Tongchengnan
Last train	15:44 G7151 from Tongchengdong
Departure stations on timetable	Tongcheng South, Tongcheng East
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai, Shanghai West, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai South, Shanghai Hongqiao
Train types in snapshot	G, C
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Tongcheng to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h57m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 7 direct services between Tongcheng 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.