High-speed trains on the Shanghai to Puanxian route typically run as G-category Fuxing services from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guiyang North or Anshun West along the Shanghai–Kunming high-speed corridor, operating at 300–350 km/h (186–217 mph) on the eastern sections and around 250–300 km/h (155–186 mph) closer to Guizhou. The fastest combinations cover Shanghai–Guiyang North in about 6–7 hours; with a same-station or short transfer to a regional/conventional train to Pu’anxian, the end-to-end journey is usually 9–11 hours depending on the connection. These high-speed legs offer Second, First, and Business Class seating, power outlets, and trolley service, with common intermediate stops such as Hangzhou East, Nanchang West, Changsha South, and Guiyang North. By comparison, classic long-distance services (Z/T/K category) use the conventional Shanghai–Kunming line toward Guizhou at 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph), with lower averages due to mountainous terrain and more stops. Reaching Pu’anxian this way often involves an overnight run and a change at Liupanshui or Xingyi, bringing total travel time to roughly 22–30 hours. Conventional trains provide Hard/Soft Seat and Hard/Soft Sleeper options. For this route, the high-speed plus transfer option is the quickest, while the conventional approach suits travelers booking sleeper berths for an overnight journey.