The Shanghai to Guiyang route runs on the Shanghai–Kunming corridor, with frequent G-trains from Shanghai Hongqiao station to Guiyang North, plus slower D/Z/K services to Guiyang station. Train ticket options and seating classes on G-trains include Second, First, and Business; conventional trains offer Hard/Soft Sleeper and Seat. Typical high-speed travel time is 7 h 15 m–9 h 30 m, with departures from early morning to evening; overnight sleepers take 22–28 h. To secure the best prices and preferred classes, book tickets online and check live ticket availability on the search page. The price range one way is roughly ¥600–680 Second Class (around $83–95 USD), ¥960–1,100 First Class (around $133–153 USD), and ¥1,950–2,300 Business (around $270–320 USD); sleeper fares vary by berth type. For precise timetable information, train times, tickets, prices, stations served (e.g., Hangzhou East, Nanchang West, Changsha South, Kaili South), and online schedule updates, use our Shanghai–Guiyang search page.