Wuhan to Shanghai Train

武汉 → 上海

Wuhan to Shanghai takes between 3 hours 36 minutes and 15 hours 9 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 56 direct services, with the first train at 07:38 and the last at 22:02. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
56 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G236507:38Hankou13:02Shanghaihongqiao5h24m
G143507:53Wuhan13:59Shanghaihongqiao6h06m
D301307:54Hankou13:16Shanghaihongqiao5h22m
G45507:55Wuhan11:31Shanghaihongqiao3h36m
G152108:05Wuhan15:27Shanghai South7h22m
G173508:13Hankou12:53Shanghaihongqiao4h40m
G281708:27Wuhan14:22Shanghaihongqiao5h55m
G324508:30Wuhan13:04Shanghaisongjiang4h34m
D300908:30Hankou13:55Shanghaihongqiao5h25m
G338108:55Hankou14:56Shanghaihongqiao6h01m
D304509:10Hankou15:15Shanghaihongqiao6h05m
G238309:12Hankou15:39Shanghai6h27m
G171509:15Hankou13:29Shanghaihongqiao4h14m
G177509:32Wuhan14:06Shanghaihongqiao4h34m
G238309:39Wuhan15:39Shanghai6h
G240909:59Hankou15:36Shanghaihongqiao5h37m
G382110:11Wuhan16:16Shanghai6h05m
G382510:15Hankou15:10Shanghaihongqiao4h55m
G242110:19Wuhan16:28Shanghaihongqiao6h09m
G172710:48Wuhan15:47Shanghaihongqiao4h59m
D300512:14Hankou17:28Shanghaihongqiao5h14m
G324112:26Hankou17:42Shanghai South5h16m
G338913:03Hankou18:28Shanghaihongqiao5h25m
G312313:17Wuhan19:47Shanghaihongqiao6h30m
G67513:22Hankou18:06Shanghaihongqiao4h44m
D221113:32Hankou19:19Shanghaihongqiao5h47m
D95513:43Hankou18:25Shanghai4h42m
D306314:27Wuhan20:45Shanghaihongqiao6h18m
D226714:28Hankou21:19Shanghaihongqiao6h51m
G141314:43Wuhan East21:53Shanghai South7h10m
D221514:58Hankou21:36Shanghaihongqiao6h38m
G45115:00Wuhan18:36Shanghaihongqiao3h36m
G327115:01Wuhan21:09Shanghaihongqiao6h08m
G177115:04Wuhan19:30Shanghaihongqiao4h26m
D221515:27Wuhan21:36Shanghaihongqiao6h09m
D305515:35Hankou21:19Shanghai5h44m
D308915:37Wuhan21:52Shanghaihongqiao6h15m
D95115:48Hankou20:21Shanghai4h33m
G331715:55Hankou20:46Shanghaihongqiao4h51m
D302116:05Hankou21:24Shanghaihongqiao5h19m
G45916:10Hankou19:54Shanghaihongqiao3h44m
D305916:19Hankou22:09Shanghaihongqiao5h50m
G58516:30Wuhan21:00Shanghaihongqiao4h30m
D63516:50Hankou22:15Shanghaihongqiao5h25m
D35116:55Hankou22:21Shanghaihongqiao5h26m
D220517:03Hankou23:18Shanghaihongqiao6h15m
K35217:08Wuchang07:50Shanghaisongjiang14h42m
G322917:52Hankou22:42Shanghaihongqiao4h50m
G38318:32Wuhan22:42Shanghaihongqiao4h10m
G178518:52Wuhan23:30Shanghaihongqiao4h38m
K12119:05Wuchang10:14Shanghaisongjiang15h09m
K112519:17Wuchang09:13Shanghaisongjiang13h56m
G142519:18Wuhan23:39Shanghaihongqiao4h21m
D10520:21Hankou06:14Shanghai South9h53m
D10520:49Wuchang06:14Shanghai South9h25m
D5522:02Wuchang07:07Shanghai South9h05m

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

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Railway Stations in Wuhan and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Wuhan

  • Hankou汉口
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2
  • Wuhan武汉
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 4
  • Wuhan East武汉东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 11
  • Wuchang武昌
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 4Metro Line 7Metro Line 11

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 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上海
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4

At a Glance

RouteWuhan (武汉) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services56
Fastest journey3 hours 36 minutes on G455 (07:55 to 11:31)
First train07:38 G2365 from Hankou
Last train22:02 D55 from Wuchang
Departure stations on timetableHankou, Wuhan, Wuhan East, Wuchang
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai
Train types in snapshotG, D, K
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Wuhan to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h36m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 56 direct services between Wuhan 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.