Xiangtan to Shanghai Train

湘潭 → 上海

Xiangtan to Shanghai takes between 5 hours 51 minutes and 15 hours 45 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 18 direct services, with the first train at 08:59 and the last at 22:14. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
18 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K83408:59Xiangtan22:51Shanghaisongjiang13h52m
K83508:59Xiangtan22:51Shanghaisongjiang13h52m
G214211:19Xiangtanbei17:10Shanghaihongqiao5h51m
G214311:19Xiangtanbei17:10Shanghaihongqiao5h51m
G137813:02Xiangtanbei19:18Shanghaihongqiao6h16m
G132815:13Xiangtanbei21:30Shanghaihongqiao6h17m
K8015:27Xiangtan05:30Shanghaisongjiang14h03m
G219016:32Xiangtanbei22:30Shanghaihongqiao5h58m
G219116:32Xiangtanbei22:30Shanghaihongqiao5h58m
G147217:04Xiangtanbei23:29Shanghaihongqiao6h25m
G147317:04Xiangtanbei23:29Shanghaihongqiao6h25m
G142517:23Xiangtanbei23:39Shanghaihongqiao6h16m
G142817:23Xiangtanbei23:39Shanghaihongqiao6h16m
K57620:36Xiangtan10:53Shanghaisongjiang14h17m
K80821:43Xiangtan12:10Shanghaisongjiang14h27m
K80921:43Xiangtan12:10Shanghaisongjiang14h27m
K11222:06Xiangtan12:54Shanghaisongjiang14h48m
K74022:14Xiangtan13:59Shanghaisongjiang15h45m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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

  • Xiangtan湘潭
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Xiangtan North湘潭北
    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
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Shanghai West上海西
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

At a Glance

RouteXiangtan (湘潭) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services18
Fastest journey5 hours 51 minutes on G2142 (11:19 to 17:10)
First train08:59 K835 from Xiangtan
Last train22:14 K740 from Xiangtan
Departure stations on timetableXiangtan, Xiangtan North
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai Songjiang, Shanghai Hongqiao
Train types in snapshotK, G
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 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 18 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.