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Shanghai to Wuhan Trains
Shanghai to Wuhan Train Tickets & Timetable
The Shanghai to Wuhan route offers multiple train ticket options and seating classes, including Second Class, First Class, and Business Class on G/D high-speed services, plus limited overnight Z/T trains with Hard/Soft Sleeper classes. Most high-speed departures leave from Shanghai Hongqiao Station and arrive at Wuhan, Hankou, or Wuchang, with typical stops such as Suzhou North, Wuxi East, Nanjing South, and Hefei South; fastest train times are about 3h45m, most services take 4h10m–5h00m, and departures run roughly every 15–30 minutes from early morning to late evening. The price range for a one-way ticket is approximately CNY 430–1,420 (around $60–196 USD), depending on classes and routing; to secure the best prices and preferred seats, book tickets online in advance. For accurate timetable information, real-time ticket availability, the online schedule of departures, train times, and current prices, use the search page to compare options and purchase tickets.
Shanghai to Wuhan High-Speed Rail Overview
The high-speed train Shanghai to Wuhan route connects Shanghai Hongqiao with Wuhan Station on China Railway High-Speed (CRH) Fuxing bullet trains. Covering roughly 820 km (510 miles) in about 4 hours, trains reach speeds up to 350 km/h (217 mph), making it a fast option between these major hubs. The first train departs at 6:00 AM, while the last leaves around 9:30 PM, with over 70 daily departures across G-series services. Ticket prices start from approximately CNY 380 (USD 52) for Second Class, with higher tiers available in First Class and Business Class. Key intermediate stations include Suzhou North, Nanjing South, and Hefei South, with some services continuing to or from Hankou and Wuchang. Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Shanghai to Wuhan Train Map
Plan your trip between Shanghai and city Wuhan via the Shanghai–Wuhan–Chengdu High-Speed Railway (Huhanrong), using China Railway High-speed G-trains. Depart Shanghai Hongqiao and pass Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, Zhenjiang, Nanjing South, Hefei South, Huanggang, to Wuhan. Shanghai is a coastal finance hub on the Huangpu; Wuhan sits at the Yangtze–Han confluence. En route, see Suzhou canals, Lake Tai basin, Yangtze crossings near Nanjing, Chaohu Lake, and Dabie foothills. This travel transport corridor links East and Central China.
Shanghai to Wuhan Train
On the Shanghai to Wuhan route, G-series high-speed trains—primarily Fuxing (CR400AF/BF) alongside some Hexie sets (CRH380A)—offer Second, First, and Business Class seating. The fastest services run up to 350 km/h (217 mph) on the Shanghai–Nanjing section, then 250–300 km/h (155–186 mph) between Nanjing, Hefei, and Wuhan, reaching Wuhan, Hankou, or Wuchang stations in about 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes, depending on stops at key hubs such as Nanjing South and Hefei South. Onboard you can expect assigned seating, power outlets, catering trolleys, and in Business Class a 2+1 layout with wider recliners.
In comparison, classic Z/T/K conventional trains use the older corridor at 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph), typically taking 9–12 hours. These offer Hard Seat, Hard Sleeper, and Soft Sleeper options and suit travelers seeking an overnight ride and lower fares. For the quickest daytime journey, choose a G-series Fuxing service; for budget-friendly night travel, consider the Z/T sleeper trains.
Z-class
Z-class non-stop expresses link major cities overnight with direct long-distance service
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CRH G-class
G-class CRH trains operate up to 350 km/h for fast intercity travel
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D-class
D-class trains commonly reach service speeds up to 250 km/h
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T-class
T-class Express connects major Chinese cities, reaching about 160 km/h
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Y
Y trains serve long overnight routes with comfortable soft-sleeper cabins.
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K-class
K-class Fast Express serves long routes with sleepers, dining cars and 120 km/h speeds
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C-Class
C-Class intercity trains run frequent short routes, often reaching speeds up to 250 km/h
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Cities at Both Ends
Shanghai, China’s financial capital on the Huangpu River, is known for the Bund, Yu Garden, and the Oriental Pearl Tower. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, the high-speed train takes you to Wuhan, cradle of the 1911 Revolution, where you can visit Yellow Crane Tower and the Hubei Provincial Museum, arriving at Wuhan Station. While you're in Wuhan, walk East Lake and try hot dry noodles.
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