4h 14m, Direct
06:10
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
10:24
LankaoLankao Nan (South)
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Shanghai to Lankao Trains
Shanghai to Lankao Train Tickets & Timetable
The Shanghai to Lankao route offers direct high-speed G-trains to Lankao South Station and classic T/K services to Lankao Station. Typical departures run from morning to evening; high-speed journeys take about 4 h 15 m–5 h 30 m via Nanjing South, Bengbu South, Xuzhou East, and Shangqiu, while conventional trains take 8–12 hours from Shanghai Railway Station or Shanghai South. Seating classes on G-trains include Second, First, and Business; conventional trains offer Hard Seat, Hard Sleeper, and Soft Sleeper. For a one-way train ticket, the price range is roughly ¥165–1,155 (about $23–160 USD) depending on train type and classes: Second Class ¥400–420 (about $56–60 USD), First Class ¥640–680 (about $90–97 USD), Business Class ¥1,050–1,150 (about $145–160 USD); Hard Seat ¥165–190 (about $23–27 USD), Hard Sleeper ¥290–360 (about $41–50 USD), Soft Sleeper ¥430–520 (about $61–73 USD). Tickets are typically released about 15 days in advance online. To book tickets online at the best prices, check timetable information, ticket availability, and exact train times and prices on the search page; the online schedule lists real-time Shanghai–Lankao departures and shows remaining tickets.
Shanghai to Lankao High-Speed Train Overview
The high-speed Shanghai to Lankao route links Shanghai Hongqiao Station with Lankao South Station in Henan via the Beijing–Shanghai and Zhengzhou–Xuzhou corridors. The distance by train is about 950 km (590 miles), and G-series bullet trains cover it in roughly 4–4.5 hours at speeds up to 350 km/h (217 mph). The first train departs around 06:30 and the last leaves about 19:30, with roughly 8–12 daily departures; some services are direct, while others connect at Xuzhou East or Shangqiu. Ticket prices start from approximately CNY 520 (USD 72) for Second Class. Key stops include Nanjing South, Xuzhou East, Shangqiu, and Kaifeng North. For the Shanghai to Lankao timetable and schedule, Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Shanghai to Lankao Train Map
Plan your trip between Shanghai and city Lankao in China via the China Railway high-speed network. Use the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway to Xuzhou East, then the Zhengzhou–Xuzhou High-Speed Railway to Lankao South. Key stops: Shanghai Hongqiao, Suzhou North, Wuxi East, Changzhou North, Zhenjiang South, Nanjing South, Bengbu South, Xuzhou East, Shangqiu, Lankao South. Views: Taihu near Wuxi, Yangtze crossing at Zhenjiang, Huai River by Bengbu, Henan plains toward Kaifeng. G-series CRH transport for direct travel.
Shanghai to Lankao Train
High-speed G-series trains from Shanghai Hongqiao to Lankao South (Lankaonan) run with Second, First, and Business Class seating. Most fast services use CR400 “Fuxing” sets, operating at 300–350 km/h (186–217 mph) where permitted, with modern interiors, power outlets, and trolley or kiosk service.
These high-speed trains typically follow the Beijing–Shanghai HSR to Nanjing South, continue on the Nanjing–Xuzhou HSR, then join the Zhengzhou–Xuzhou HSR toward Lankao South. End-to-end times are usually about 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes, depending on stops at major hubs such as Nanjing South, Xuzhou East, and Kaifeng North. Some schedules run direct; others may require a same-day change at Xuzhou East or Zhengzhou East.
Conventional Z/K services link Shanghai Station to Lankao (central) on the Longhai railway at 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph). These trains take roughly 9–12 hours with more intermediate stops and offer Hard/Soft Seat and Hard/Soft Sleeper options, plus a dining car, making them slower but serving the downtown Lankao station rather than Lankao South.
Z-class
Z-class non-stop expresses link major cities overnight with direct long-distance service
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CRH G-class
G-class CRH trains operate up to 350 km/h for fast intercity travel
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D-class
D-class trains commonly reach service speeds up to 250 km/h
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T-class
T-class Express connects major Chinese cities, reaching about 160 km/h
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Y
Y trains serve long overnight routes with comfortable soft-sleeper cabins.
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K-class
K-class Fast Express serves long routes with sleepers, dining cars and 120 km/h speeds
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C-Class
C-Class intercity trains run frequent short routes, often reaching speeds up to 250 km/h
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Cities at Both Ends
Shanghai, China’s largest city, blends the Bund’s colonial waterfront and classical Yu Garden with the Pudong skyline and Shanghai Museum. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, high-speed trains run to Lankao, a Henan county noted for Jiao Yulu’s legacy and Yellow River landscapes, arriving at Lankao South Railway Station. While you're in Lankao, visit the Jiao Yulu Memorial Hall and nearby wetland parks.
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