High-speed services on the Shanghai to Chipingnan route generally involve one transfer at Jinan (Jinan, Jinan East, or Jinan West). From Shanghai Hongqiao, G-class Fuxing trains on the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway run at 300–350 km/h (186–217 mph) to Jinan, where a connecting G or D service continues on the Jinan–Shijiazhuang high-speed corridor toward Chipingnan. Depending on the combination of trains and stops, the overall journey typically takes about 5 to 6 hours. The fastest itineraries pair a limited-stop G train from Shanghai to Jinan with a regional G connection to Chipingnan, keeping cruise speeds near 300–350 km/h (186–217 mph) on the main leg and around 200–250 km/h (124–155 mph) on the onward segment. Seating on high-speed trains includes Second Class, First Class, and Business Class, with modern interiors, power outlets, and trolley service. As an alternative, conventional Z/K services from Shanghai Railway Station toward the Liaocheng/Chiping area operate at 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph) and can take 9 to 12 hours, often finishing with a short local link to Chipingnan. These classic trains offer Hard/Soft Seat and Soft Sleeper options but run notably longer than the high-speed combinations.