6h 6m, Direct
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ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
13:14
XiangtanXiangtan Bei (North)
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Shanghai to Xiangtan Train Tickets & Timetable
Shanghai to Xiangtan routes combine high-speed G/C trains and classic overnight services. From Shanghai Hongqiao Station, most high-speed itineraries go to Changsha South with a quick C-train link to Xiangtan North Station; selected overnight trains run direct to Xiangtan Station from Shanghai or Shanghai South. Typical high-speed train times are 5h10m–6h30m (1 change), with departures from early morning to evening; overnight options take about 12–15 hours. A train ticket price range is roughly ¥210–1,920 (about $29–267 USD), depending on classes: Second/First/Business on G-trains and Hard/Soft Sleeper on conventional services. For timetable information, ticket availability, and the best prices, use the search page to compare prices, seats, and classes, then book tickets online. Our online schedule shows live Shanghai–Xiangtan departures, tickets, train times, and prices.
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Shanghai to Xiangtan High-Speed Train Overview
The high-speed train Shanghai to Xiangtan route links Shanghai Hongqiao Station with Xiangtan North Station via the Shanghai–Kunming high-speed line and a short intercity leg from Changsha South. Covering about 1,050 km (652 miles), the G-series bullet train to Changsha South plus a C-train to Xiangtan North takes roughly 5–6 hours. Trains run at up to 350 km/h (217 mph) on the main section and 200–250 km/h (124–155 mph) on the intercity link. The first connection departs at 6:00 AM and the last at 8:30 PM, with 50+ daily departures. Ticket prices start from approximately CNY 470 (USD 65) for second class. Typical stops include Hangzhou East, Shangrao, Nanchang West, and Changsha South before the final leg to Xiangtan North. Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Shanghai to Xiangtan Train Map
Plan your trip and travel between Shanghai, a coastal finance hub, and city Xiangtan, an industrial city in Hunan, China. Use national rail transport: CRH on the Shanghai–Kunming High-Speed Railway from Shanghai Hongqiao via Hangzhou East, Yiwu, Jinhua, Quzhou, Shangrao, Nanchang West, and Changsha South, then the Changsha–Zhuzhou–Xiangtan Intercity line to Xiangtan North. En route, see the Qiantang estuary, Wuyi Mountains near Shangrao, Poyang Lake by Nanchang, and the Xiang River basin near Xiangtan.
Cities at Both Ends
Shanghai, China’s largest city, blends colonial-era Bund views with modern icons like Shanghai Tower and the classical Yu Garden. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, the high-speed train takes you to Xiangtan, arriving at Xiangtan North Railway Station. In Xiangtan, explore the Qi Baishi Memorial Hall and visit nearby Shaoshan, Mao Zedong’s birthplace, or stroll riverside parks along the Xiang River.
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