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Shanghai to Gedian Train Tickets & Timetable
The Shanghai to Gedian route offers both high-speed and conventional options. High-speed G/D trains depart mainly from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Wuhan Station, then a short intercity segment to Gedian South Station; typical journey time is 4 h 40 m–6 h 10 m depending on transfers. Conventional T/K services run from Shanghai or Shanghai South to Gedian Station with limited departures, often overnight (10–12 h). Train ticket classes include Second, First, and Business Class on G/D services, plus Hard Seat, Hard Sleeper, and Soft Sleeper on slower trains. The price range for a one-way ticket is approximately CNY 170–1,920 (about $23–$265 USD). For precise timetable information, current ticket availability, departures, train times, and prices, book tickets online via the search page. Our online schedule shows real-time updates and available tickets at the best prices.
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Shanghai to Gedian High-Speed Rail Overview
The high-speed train Shanghai to Gedian route links Shanghai Hongqiao Station with Gedian North Station (Ezhou, Hubei) via the Shanghai–Nanjing–Hefei–Wuhan corridor. Covering about 865 km (537 miles) by train, G-series bullet trains run at speeds up to 350 km/h (217 mph). The fastest Shanghai to Gedian travel time is about 4 h 15 m with one change at Wuhan; most trips take 4.5–5.5 hours. The first services depart at 6:00 AM from Shanghai Hongqiao, and the last departures for same-day arrival leave around 8:00 PM, with 30+ daily departures. Key stations on the route include Suzhou, Wuxi, Nanjing South, Hefei South, and Wuhan. Ticket prices start from approximately CNY 330 (USD 45) for a second-class seat. For the Shanghai to Gedian timetable, schedule, and tickets, Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Shanghai to Gedian Train Map
Plan your trip and travel from Shanghai to city Gedian in China on the high-speed corridor: Shanghai–Nanjing Intercity, Nanjing–Hefei HSR, Hefei–Wuhan HSR, then Wuhan–Huanggang Intercity to Gedian South. Shanghai, a coastal finance hub; Gedian, an industrial new town near Wuhan. Key calls: Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, Zhenjiang, Nanjing South, Chuzhou, Hefei South, Lu’an, Macheng North, Wuhan. Views include Taihu basin, Yangtze plains, Dabie Mountains, and river bridges. Transport: Shanghai Metro to Hongqiao; Wuhan Metro Line 11 to Gedian South.
Shanghai to Gedian Train
On the Shanghai to Gedian route, the fastest option uses Fuxing G‑series high‑speed trains from Shanghai Hongqiao to Wuhan (via major hubs such as Nanjing South and Hefei South), running at 300–350 km/h (186–217 mph) depending on the section. From Wuhan Station, a short C/D intercity hop on the Wuhan–Huanggang line to Gedian South completes the trip at up to 200–250 km/h (124–155 mph). End‑to‑end times are typically about 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes with a same‑station transfer and limited stops. G‑series sets offer Second, First, and Business Class seating, air‑conditioning, power outlets, and trolley service; some D‑series trains on parts of the corridor run slightly slower and may add 30–60 minutes.
For a direct ride without changing, classic Z/T/K services operate from Shanghai Railway Station to Gedian (the conventional Gedian station) on the standard‑speed main line. These trains top out around 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph) and take roughly 10–12 hours, calling at more regional cities along the Yangtze corridor such as Nanjing and Jiujiang. Onboard options include Hard/Soft Seat and Hard/Soft Sleeper, plus a dining car. Travelers prioritizing the shortest time generally select the high‑speed combination via Wuhan, while those seeking a single‑seat journey choose the overnight classic train.
Cities at Both Ends
Shanghai, China’s biggest metropolis, blends Art Deco Bund skylines with temples like Jing’an and the lanes of the Former French Concession. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, high-speed trains run to Gedian, a town in Ezhou, Hubei, noted for its industrial parks and access to Liangzi Lake, arriving at Gedian South Station. In Gedian, explore local markets and nearby historic Ezhou sites.
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