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ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
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LoudiLoudi Nan (South)
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Shanghai to Loudi Train Tickets & Timetable
The Shanghai to Loudi route is served by high-speed G/D services from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Loudi South Station and by overnight Z/K/T trains from Shanghai/Shanghai South to Loudi Station. Typical journey times are 5 h 50 m–7 h 30 m on G/D trains and 13–17 h on conventional services, with multiple daily departures. Seating classes include Second, First, and Business Class on high-speed trains, and Hard Seat, Hard Sleeper, and Soft Sleeper on classic services; choose the train ticket that matches your preferred classes and timing. One-way price range is about CNY 230–2,200 (approximately $32–$306 USD) depending on train type and classes: Second Class CNY 570–650 ($79–$90), First Class CNY 900–1,050 ($125–$146), Business Class CNY 1,850–2,200 ($257–$306); Hard Seat CNY 230–280 ($32–$39), Hard Sleeper CNY 380–520 ($53–$72), Soft Sleeper CNY 620–780 ($86–$108). To book tickets online and secure the best prices, use the search page for live timetable information, ticket availability, and current prices. Our online schedule shows Shanghai to Loudi departures, train times, and prices in real time so you can compare and purchase tickets efficiently.
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Shanghai to Loudi High-Speed Train Overview
The high-speed bullet train Shanghai to Loudi route links Shanghai Hongqiao and Loudi South on the Shanghai–Kunming high-speed railway. Covering about 1,150 km (715 miles), direct G-trains take 6 h 20 m to 7 h 10 m at speeds up to 350 km/h. The first direct train departs at 06:30, while the last leaves at 17:30, with around 6 direct daily departures and additional options via a quick change at Changsha South. Ticket prices start from approximately CNY 560 (USD 77) for second class, with first class and business class available. Key stops on selected services include Hangzhou East, Yiwu, Jinhua, Shangrao, Nanchang West, Pingxiang North, and Changsha South before Loudi South. Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Shanghai to Loudi Train Map
Plan your trip between Shanghai, a coastal financial hub, and city Loudi, a Hunan industrial city, on the Shanghai–Kunming line (Hukun HSR). Start at Shanghai Hongqiao, then Hangzhou East, Yiwu, Jinhua, Quzhou, Shangrao, Nanchang West, Pingxiang North, Changsha South, and Loudi South. See West Lake in Hangzhou, Wuyi Mountains near Shangrao, Poyang Lake by Nanchang, and the Luoxiao range into Hunan. CRH G/D trains handle travel, with metro transport at Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanchang, and Changsha in China.
Shanghai to Loudi Train
High-speed G-series trains on the Shanghai to Loudi route run via the Shanghai–Kunming High-Speed Railway between Shanghai Hongqiao and Loudi South, offering Second, First, and Business Class seating. The fastest services, typically Fuxing CR400AF/BF sets, reach up to 350 km/h (217 mph) where permitted and 300 km/h (186 mph) on other sections, covering the journey in about 6–7 hours with limited stops at major hubs such as Hangzhou East, Nanchang West, and Changsha South. In comparison, conventional Z/K trains operate from Shanghai (main station) to Loudi (city station) on the classic Shanghai–Kunming Railway at up to 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph), taking roughly 13–16 hours with many intermediate stops, often overnight. High-speed trains provide assigned seating, power outlets, and trolley service; conventional services offer seated coaches plus hard/soft sleeper berths and a dining car. For a more premium option on high-speed services, Business Class features wider reclining seats and low passenger density.
Cities at Both Ends
Shanghai, China’s financial capital, is known for the Bund’s Art Deco skyline, Yu Garden, and the Shanghai Museum, with heritage streets in the Former French Concession. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, the high-speed train takes you to Loudi, arriving at Loudi South Railway Station. While you're in Loudi, be sure to see the centuries-old Ziquejie Rice Terraces and Boyue Cave and try local Hunan cuisine.
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