High-speed options from Shanghai to Liuzhinan (Liuzhi South) involve a single connection, as through G-series trains do not run directly to Liuzhinan. The fastest leg uses China Railway G-series Fuxing/Hexie high-speed trains on the Shanghai–Kunming High-Speed Railway from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guiyang North or Anshun West, reaching up to 300 km/h (186 mph) and taking about 7.5–9 hours with limited stops such as Hangzhou East, Jinhua, Nanchang West, Changsha South, and Guiyang North. From Guiyang North or Anshun West, a regional D-series or EMU segment to Liuzhinan typically runs at 160–250 km/h (99–155 mph) and adds roughly 1–2 hours, making the total journey around 9–11 hours depending on the connection. By comparison, conventional Z/K overnight trains follow the classic Hu–Kun line from Shanghai toward Liupanshui at 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph), then connect by local train to Liuzhinan; end-to-end travel is usually 24–30 hours with fewer daily departures. High-speed services offer reserved seating in Second, First, and Business Class with power outlets and trolley service, while conventional services provide Hard/Soft Seat and Hard/Soft Sleeper berths for overnight travel.