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Trains from Hefei

25Jun
1
Seats
Hefei
Shanghai

Each ticket has information about

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Travel time

Arrival Time

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Ticket price

Morning trains

07:00
HefeiHefei Nan (South)
4h 18m
11:18
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
Direct
G Series G7725
from
7035 USD
1
4h 18m, Direct
07:00
HefeiHefei Nan (South)
11:18
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
from
7035 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
08:07
HefeiHefei Nan (South)
4h 58m
13:05
ShanghaiShanghai Xi (West)
Secondary station
Direct
G Series G7075
from
9802 USD
1
4h 58m, Direct
08:07
HefeiHefei Nan (South)
13:05
ShanghaiShanghai Xi (West)
Secondary station
from
9802 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Day trains

12:04
HefeiHefei Nan (South)
2h 46m
14:50
ShanghaiShanghaisongjiang
Secondary station
Direct
G Series G2391
from
6097 USD
1
2h 46m, Direct
12:04
HefeiHefei Nan (South)
14:50
ShanghaiShanghaisongjiang
Secondary station
from
6097 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
12:04
HefeiHefei Nan (South)
3h 6m
15:10
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
Direct
G Series G2391
from
6555 USD
1
3h 6m, Direct
12:04
HefeiHefei Nan (South)
15:10
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
from
6555 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Evening trains

18:21
HefeiHefei Nan (South)
3h 3m
21:24
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
Direct
D Series D3024
from
4815 USD
1
3h 3m, Direct
18:21
HefeiHefei Nan (South)
21:24
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
from
4815 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
18:46
HefeiStation
2h 28m
21:14
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
Direct
G Series G1954
from
6817 USD
1
2h 28m, Direct
18:46
HefeiStation
21:14
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
from
6817 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
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day

First train

05:02
night

Last train

21:18
distance

Travel duration

3h 8m
daily-departure

Daily departures

51
departure-station

Departure station

Hefei
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Changes

direct
arrival-station

Arrival station

Shanghai
ticket-price

Ticket price

from $15
fastest-s

Fastest trip

1h 55m
longest-s

Longest trip

8h 35m

Trains to Hefei

Inbound high-speed trains reach Hefei mainly at Hefei South Railway Station, while conventional services also arrive at Hefei Railway Station. Trains from Nanjing South arrive in around 1h on many G-series and D-series services. Shanghai Hongqiao services reach Hefei in about 2h to 2h30m, depending on stops. Trains from Beijing South arrive in around 4h to 4h30m by high-speed service. Wuhan services reach Hefei in about 2h, and Hangzhou East trains arrive in roughly 2h. From within Anhui, trains from Huangshan North reach Hefei South in about 1h30m on high-speed services.

Visiting Hefei

Hefei is the main rail hub of Anhui Province and a key junction in eastern China's high-speed rail network. The city has two principal passenger stations: Hefei South Railway Station for most G-series and D-series high-speed services, and Hefei Railway Station for conventional trains plus selected intercity services. China Railway operates passenger services in Hefei through national high-speed and conventional rail routes. Trains from Hefei include high-speed services on the Shanghai-Wuhan-Chengdu corridor, northbound high-speed trains toward Beijing, eastbound services toward Jiangsu and Shanghai, and southbound trains toward Zhejiang and Jiangxi. Hefei South Railway Station is the main train station for high-speed departures, while Hefei Railway Station remains important for overnight and non-high-speed trains using the older network. Rail routes from Hefei run east toward Nanjing, Shanghai, and Suzhou, north toward Beijing and Xuzhou, west toward Wuhan and Zhengzhou, and south toward Hangzhou, Huangshan, and Nanchang. Travelers also use Hefei for regional access across Anhui, including Bengbu, Wuhu, Anqing, and Fuyang. Book trains from and to Hefei online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Hefei

From Hefei South Railway Station, China Railway high-speed services run east toward Nanjing, Suzhou, and Shanghai, giving Hefei strong links with the Yangtze River Delta. Northbound G-series trains connect Hefei with Xuzhou, Jinan, Tianjin, and Beijing, while westbound services follow the major corridor toward Wuhan and central China. Southbound trains from Hefei link Anhui with Hangzhou, Huangshan, and other cities in Zhejiang and Jiangxi. Hefei Railway Station supports longer conventional routes across China, including overnight and non-high-speed trains that use Z, T, and K categories. Regional rail also connects Hefei with Wuhu, Bengbu, Anqing, Fuyang, and Chuzhou across Anhui Province.

Hefei

Hefei - The capital of Anhui Province and a major hub for science and education. Key sites include the Lord Bao Park and the Hefei Binhu Wetland Forest Park.

Hefei

StationStation

Hefei Nan (South)

StationStation

Shuijiahu

StationStation

Lujiangxi

StationStation

Hefeibeicheng

StationStation

Chaohu Dong (East)

StationStation

Zhegao

StationStation

Changlinhe

StationStation

Feixi

StationStation

Chaohu

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Lujiang

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longqiao

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3h 8m

Shanghai

Shanghai - A global financial hub and China's largest city. Famous for its colonial-era Bund, futuristic Pudong skyline, and the Oriental Pearl Tower.

Shanghaisongjiang

StationStation

Shanghai Nan (South)

StationStation

Shanghai

StationStation

Nanxiang Bei (North)

StationStation

Shanghai Xi (West)

StationStation

Shanghai Hongqiao

StationStation

Jinshan Bei (North)

StationStation

Anting Bei (North)

StationStation

Liantang

StationStation

Antingxi

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Booking Hefei Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Types of Train Tickets Available
Hefei services include regular tickets on conventional China Railway trains, reserved seats on G-series and D-series high-speed trains, and sleeper options on selected overnight services. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear on some advance searches to and from Shanghai, Nanjing, Beijing, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Huangshan, and other cities.
Buying Train Tickets Online
Buy train tickets online for Hefei with Rail Monsters by selecting departure dates, choosing China Railway G-series, D-series, or conventional services, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Hefei train stations such as Hefei South Railway Station and Hefei Railway Station, depending on the route and train number.
Tips for Online Reservations
Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Hefei train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Spring Festival, National Day Golden Week, Labor Day, and summer holidays. Train prices vary by train category and seat class; ticket counters remain available at Hefei South Railway Station and Hefei Railway Station. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.

Hefei Train Travel FAQ and Tips

How do I buy train tickets to and from Hefei?

Train tickets to and from Hefei can be bought at Rail Monsters by entering your departure and arrival cities, selecting a travel date, and choosing a China Railway G-series, D-series, or conventional train. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Hefei services. After payment, booking confirmation is sent by email with ticket details for the selected train and station.

Do high-speed trains serve Hefei?

Yes. Hefei is served by China Railway high-speed trains, mainly G-series and D-series services using Hefei South Railway Station. These trains connect Hefei with major eastern, northern, western, and southern Chinese cities. Hefei Railway Station also handles conventional long-distance trains, including Z, T, and K categories on selected routes. High-speed tickets normally include assigned seats for the booked train.

What are the main train stations in Hefei?

Hefei South Railway Station is the main high-speed rail station for China Railway G-series and D-series trains. Hefei Railway Station is the main conventional rail station for non-high-speed trains and selected intercity services. Hefei Beicheng Railway Station serves the northern side of the city with a more limited passenger role. Always check the station name before booking because Hefei South and Hefei Railway Station are separate locations.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Hefei?

China Railway high-speed trains from Hefei require a ticket for a specific train, date, route, and seat class. G-series and D-series tickets normally come with assigned seats. Conventional trains may offer hard seat, hard sleeper, soft sleeper, or other reserved products depending on the train. Book early for Spring Festival, National Day Golden Week, Labor Day, and Friday or Sunday departures on major routes.

What are the main train connections to and from Hefei?

Hefei connects with Nanjing in around 1h by high-speed train, Shanghai Hongqiao in about 2h to 2h30m, Beijing South in around 4h to 4h30m, Wuhan in about 2h, Hangzhou East in around 2h, and Huangshan North in about 1h30m. Regional Anhui links include Wuhu, Bengbu, Anqing, Fuyang, and Chuzhou, with times varying by train category and stopping pattern.

Is there an airport rail link in Hefei?

Hefei Xinqiao International Airport does not have a direct intercity rail station served by China Railway passenger trains. Travelers usually connect between the airport and Hefei South Railway Station or Hefei Railway Station by road transport before taking long-distance trains. For rail booking, choose the correct Hefei train station first, then arrange the airport transfer separately according to your flight time.

Can I buy Hefei train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute Hefei train tickets may be available on some regional or conventional services, but popular G-series trains can sell out during Spring Festival, National Day Golden Week, Labor Day, and summer holiday periods. Rail Monsters accepts Hefei train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, so early booking is useful when traveling between Hefei and Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Wuhan, or Hangzhou.

What is the main train route from Hefei?

The main high-speed route from Hefei is the eastbound China Railway G-series corridor to Nanjing and Shanghai, usually departing from Hefei South Railway Station. Hefei to Shanghai Hongqiao takes about 2h to 2h30m on many high-speed services, depending on stops. This route links Anhui with the Yangtze River Delta and is one of the most used long-distance rail markets from Hefei.
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