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Shanghai to Luzhou Train Tickets & Timetable
The Shanghai to Luzhou route provides multiple train ticket options and seating classes across high-speed G/D services and classic overnight K/T trains. High-speed departures generally leave from Shanghai Hongqiao Station with a change at Chengdu East or Chongqing West before arriving at Luzhou Station; slower services typically use Shanghai South and Luzhou North. Key stops on typical itineraries include Nanjing South, Hefei South, Wuhan, and Neijiang North, with train times of about 10.5–14.5 hours by HSR or 30–34 hours on direct sleepers. To secure the best prices and preferred seats, book tickets online early, especially around holidays when ticket availability tightens. The price range for a one-way ticket is roughly CNY 330–1,490 (about $45–205 USD), depending on route, classes, and demand. For accurate timetable information, current prices, and live seat status, use the search page to find options and purchase tickets; our online schedule shows up-to-date Shanghai–Luzhou departures and connections.
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Shanghai to Luzhou High-Speed Rail Overview
The high-speed rail Shanghai to Luzhou route links Shanghai with Luzhou via China Railway High-speed (CRH) G/D-series bullet trains, typically with one change at Chengdu East or Chongqing West. Covering about 1,950 km (1,212 miles), the trip takes around 11.5–14 hours, with trains running up to 350 km/h (217 mph) between Shanghai Hongqiao and Luzhou Station. The first train departs at 06:00, while the last suitable for same-day arrival leaves around 17:30, with over 20 daily departures on the Shanghai to Luzhou timetable. Ticket prices start from approximately CNY 750 (USD 105) for second class when booked in advance. Key stations on the schedule may include Nanjing South, Hefei South, Wuhan, Yichang East, Enshi, Wanzhou North or Chongqing West, Chengdu East, Neijiang North, and Zigong before arrival. Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Shanghai to Luzhou Train Map
Plan your trip between Shanghai, a coastal finance hub, and city Luzhou, a Yangtze river port, in China. Travel on the Shanghai–Wuhan–Chengdu corridor (Huhanrong PDL) with CRH services, then transfer to the Mianyang–Luzhou HSR. Key stations: Shanghai Hongqiao, Nanjing South, Hefei South, Wuhan, Yichang East, Enshi, Wanzhou North, Chongqing West, Neijiang North, Zigong, Luzhou. En route, see the Yangtze delta, Dabie Mountains, Three Gorges near Yichang and Wanzhou, and karst valleys around Enshi. This transport link ties major river and inland hubs.
Shanghai to Luzhou Train
On the Shanghai to Luzhou route, the quickest option uses China’s high-speed network. G-series Fuxing services run from Shanghai Hongqiao toward Chongqing West, reaching up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on flatter sections between Shanghai, Nanjing South, Hefei South, and Wuhan, with speeds reduced to around 200–250 km/h (124–155 mph) through the mountain corridors further west. From Chongqing West, D- or C-series EMUs continue to Luzhou on the regional high-speed line at up to 200–250 km/h (124–155 mph). With a single change in Chongqing, the end-to-end journey typically takes about 11–14 hours. High-speed trains offer Second, First, and Business Class (on many G services), power outlets, and trolley or dining-car service.
In contrast, classic Z/T/K overnight trains on this corridor run at lower top speeds of about 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph) and can take roughly 28–32 hours, depending on routing and stops. These conventional services provide seat cars plus Hard and Soft Sleeper berths, suiting travelers prioritizing an overnight ride and lower fares over speed.
Cities at Both Ends
Shanghai, China’s global metropolis, blends the Bund’s Art Deco skyline with classical Yu Garden and the soaring Oriental Pearl Tower. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, high-speed trains run to Luzhou, arriving at Luzhou Railway Station. Luzhou, a historic port on the Yangtze, is renowned for baijiu; tour the Luzhou Laojiao 1573 Cellar heritage site and wander old riverside streets for local cuisine.
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