The Shanghai to Dingyuan route is served by high-speed G/D services and a few conventional trains. High-speed departures use Shanghai Hongqiao station, while some classic services leave from Shanghai Railway Station; trains arrive at Dingyuan Station (Anhui). Typical journey time is 2h 10m–3h 00m, with many trains running direct or via a brief change at Nanjing South; key intermediate stations can include Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, Zhenjiang, Nanjing South, and Chuzhou. Classes on high-speed trains include Second Class, First Class, and Business Class; conventional trains offer Hard Seat, Hard Sleeper, and Soft Sleeper. The price range for a one-way train ticket is about CNY 120–650 ($17–90 USD), with indicative fares: Second Class CNY 200–230 ($28–32 USD), First Class CNY 330–400 ($46–56 USD), Business Class CNY 550–650 ($76–90 USD), Hard Seat CNY 120–150 ($17–21 USD), Hard Sleeper CNY 230–290 ($32–40 USD), Soft Sleeper CNY 320–400 ($45–56 USD). For accurate timetable information, live ticket availability, and to book tickets online at the best prices, use the search page. Our online schedule shows real-time Shanghai–Dingyuan departures, train times, and prices, and lets you secure tickets when seats open.