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Shanghai to Tongchengnan High-Speed Train Overview
The high-speed Shanghai to Tongchengnan route links Shanghai Hongqiao with Tongchengnan (Tongcheng South) in Anhui via the Nanjing–Hefei corridor on China Railway High-speed G trains. Covering about 565 km (351 miles) by train, the journey takes around 3 hours 10 minutes on Fuxing bullet trains, reaching speeds of up to 350 km/h (217 mph). The first train departs at 6:30 AM, while the last leaves at 8:30 PM, with about 12 daily departures. Ticket prices start from approximately CNY 230 (USD 32) for second class; check the Shanghai to Tongchengnan timetable and schedule to compare services and book. Key stops often include Nanjing South and Hefei South before arrival at Tongchengnan. Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Shanghai to Tongchengnan Train Map
Plan your trip from Shanghai, a coastal finance hub, to Tongchengnan in Anhui, a gateway to Anqing. Travel via China Railway High-speed: Beijing–Shanghai HSR, Nanjing–Hefei HSR, and Hefei–Anqing HSR. Key stations: Shanghai Hongqiao, Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, Zhenjiang, Nanjing South, Chuzhou, Hefei South, Lujiang, Tongchengnan. See Taihu Lake near Wuxi, the Yangtze at Zhenjiang, Purple Mountain by Nanjing, and Chaohu Lake near Hefei. Interchange with Shanghai Metro at Hongqiao; local transport serves city Tongchengnan.
Shanghai to Tongchengnan Train
High-speed trains on the Shanghai to Tongchengnan route offer Second, First, and Business Class seating, with Business providing lie-flat seats and extra space. The fastest services are G-series Fuxing trains, running up to 350 km/h (217 mp/h) on the Shanghai–Nanjing high-speed segment, then continuing around 250 km/h (155 mp/h) between Nanjing/Hefei and Tongchengnan. Typical journeys start at Shanghai Hongqiao and stop at major hubs such as Nanjing South and Hefei South before reaching Tongchengnan. End-to-end travel time is about 3 hours 30 minutes on the quickest runs, depending on intermediate stops.
In comparison, selected D-series CRH trains also operate on this corridor at up to 250 km/h (155 mp/h), making more intermediate stops and taking roughly 4 to 4 hours 30 minutes. Both service types provide power outlets and luggage racks, but the G-series is the better choice for minimizing travel time, while the D-series suits travelers aiming for more regional station access along the Shanghai–Nanjing–Hefei corridor.
Cities at Both Ends
Shanghai, China’s financial hub, pairs the Bund’s Art Deco skyline with landmarks like Shanghai Tower and Yu Garden. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, the high-speed train takes you to Tongcheng, a historic Anhui city known for the Tongcheng School of classical prose and Qing-era academies, arriving at Tongchengnan Station. While in Tongcheng, explore old academies, ancestral halls, and local museums.
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