Which stations serve Xiangtan and Shanghai?

Xiangxiang, Xiangtan, Shaoshannan, Xiangtanbei serve Xiangtan; Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghaihongqiao serve Shanghai.

Xiangtan to Shanghai Train

湘潭 → 上海

Xiangtan to Shanghai takes between 5 hours 51 minutes and 18 hours 3 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 16 direct services, with the first train at 08:22 and the last at 22:06. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

16 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K834	08:22Xiangxiang	22:51Shanghaisongjiang	14h29m
K834	08:59Xiangtan	22:51Shanghaisongjiang	13h52m
K4178	10:02Xiangtan	04:05Shanghaisongjiang	18h03m
G1367	10:21Shaoshannan	16:25Shanghaihongqiao	6h04m
G2142	11:19Xiangtanbei	17:10Shanghaihongqiao	5h51m
G1328	15:13Xiangtanbei	21:30Shanghaihongqiao	6h17m
G2190	16:32Xiangtanbei	22:30Shanghaihongqiao	5h58m
G1350	16:38Shaoshannan	23:01Shanghaihongqiao	6h23m
G1472	16:46Shaoshannan	23:29Shanghaihongqiao	6h43m
G1472	17:04Xiangtanbei	23:29Shanghaihongqiao	6h25m
G1425	17:23Xiangtanbei	23:39Shanghaihongqiao	6h16m
K576	19:58Xiangxiang	10:53Shanghaisongjiang	14h55m
K576	20:36Xiangtan	10:53Shanghaisongjiang	14h17m
K808	21:02Xiangxiang	12:10Shanghaisongjiang	15h08m
K808	21:43Xiangtan	12:10Shanghaisongjiang	14h27m
K112	22:06Xiangtan	12:54Shanghaisongjiang	14h48m

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

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Railway Stations in Xiangtan and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Xiangtan

Xiangxiang湘乡
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xiangtan湘潭
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Shaoshan South韶山南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xiangtan North湘潭北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9
Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17

At a Glance

Route	Xiangtan (湘潭) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	16
Fastest journey	5 hours 51 minutes on G2142 (11:19 to 17:10)
First train	08:22 K834 from Xiangxiang
Last train	22:06 K112 from Xiangtan
Departure stations on timetable	Xiangxiang, Xiangtan, Shaoshan South, Xiangtan North
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai Hongqiao
Train types in snapshot	K, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xiangtan to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h51m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 16 direct services between Xiangtan 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.