Shanghai to Liu'An Trains

High-speed trains on the Shanghai to Lu'an route operate mainly as G-series Fuxing services and D-series Hexie services, offering Second Class, First Class, and on many G trains a premium Business Class. G-series Fuxing trains run up to 350 km/h (217 mph) on the Shanghai Hongqiao–Nanjing South section of the Beijing–Shanghai corridor, then continue west toward Hefei and Lu'an at up to 250 km/h (155 mph). The quickest journeys take about 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes, with limited stops at major stations such as Nanjing South and Hefei South; some departures are direct to Lu'an, while others require a brief transfer at Hefei South. D-series Hexie trains top out at 250 km/h (155 mph) throughout and typically make more intermediate stops, resulting in travel times of around 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. Seating is usually Second and First Class, with onboard power outlets and a catering trolley; G-series trains add wider seat options and a quieter Business Class cabin on select services. Conventional Z/T/K services also run between Shanghai (often from Shanghai station) and Lu'an on the classic line at 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph), taking roughly 7 to 9 hours. These slower trains can be cost-effective and offer hard/soft seat or sleeper options, but travelers prioritizing speed and modern amenities will find the G-series high-speed services the most time-efficient on this corridor.