The Shanghai to Huludao route offers frequent high-speed G/D services and overnight conventional trains; main departure station options are Shanghai Hongqiao (HSR) and Shanghai Station, with arrivals at Huludao North (HSR) and Huludao Station. Fastest journeys take about 8 h 30 m with one transfer at Beijing South or Shenyang North, while most same-day trips run 8.5–12.5 h; check the online schedule for live departures, train times, and timetable information. Seating classes include Second, First, and Business on high-speed trains, plus Hard/Soft Sleeper on classic services; for the best prices and seat selection, book tickets online via the search page where up-to-the-minute ticket availability and prices are shown. The price range for a one-way train ticket is approximately CNY 320–980 (about $45–135 USD) for seats, CNY 1,150–1,550 (about $160–215 USD) for First, CNY 2,400–2,700 (about $335–380 USD) for Business, and CNY 420–760 (about $58–105 USD) for sleepers, varying by date, train type, and station. Key interchange points include Beijing South, Tianjin West, Qinhuangdao, Jinzhou South, and Shenyang North; use the tickets filters on the search page to compare routing, ticket availability, and final prices.