The Shanghai to Lankao route offers direct high-speed G-trains to Lankao South Station and classic T/K services to Lankao Station. Typical departures run from morning to evening; high-speed journeys take about 4 h 15 m–5 h 30 m via Nanjing South, Bengbu South, Xuzhou East, and Shangqiu, while conventional trains take 8–12 hours from Shanghai Railway Station or Shanghai South. Seating classes on G-trains include Second, First, and Business; conventional trains offer Hard Seat, Hard Sleeper, and Soft Sleeper. For a one-way train ticket, the price range is roughly ¥165–1,155 (about $23–160 USD) depending on train type and classes: Second Class ¥400–420 (about $56–60 USD), First Class ¥640–680 (about $90–97 USD), Business Class ¥1,050–1,150 (about $145–160 USD); Hard Seat ¥165–190 (about $23–27 USD), Hard Sleeper ¥290–360 (about $41–50 USD), Soft Sleeper ¥430–520 (about $61–73 USD). Tickets are typically released about 15 days in advance online. To book tickets online at the best prices, check timetable information, ticket availability, and exact train times and prices on the search page; the online schedule lists real-time Shanghai–Lankao departures and shows remaining tickets.