7h 22m, Direct
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ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
14:04
XiangyangGuchengbei
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Shanghai to Xiangyang Trains
Shanghai to Xiangyang Train Tickets & Timetable
The Shanghai to Xiangyang route offers high-speed G/D services (usually 1 transfer via Wuhan or Hankou) and a few direct overnight conventional trains. High-speed departures leave mainly from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Xiangyang East, with typical train times of 5 h 50 m–7 h 30 m; conventional trains run from Shanghai Railway Station to Xiangyang Station in about 11–14 h. For a high-speed train ticket, classes include Second, First, and Business Class; conventional trains offer Hard Seat, Hard Sleeper, and Soft Sleeper. The price range is roughly ¥480–¥580 ($67–$81) for Second Class, ¥770–¥930 ($107–$129) for First Class, ¥1,230–¥1,480 ($171–$206) for Business; conventional options are about ¥190–¥230 ($26–$32) Hard Seat, ¥310–¥380 ($43–$53) Hard Sleeper, and ¥460–¥560 ($64–$78) Soft Sleeper. For precise timetable information, current ticket availability, and prices, use the search page. Our online schedule shows Shanghai–Xiangyang departures, train times, and tickets in real time; book tickets online early to secure the best prices and preferred classes.
Shanghai to Xiangyang High-Speed Train Overview
The high-speed rail Shanghai to Xiangyang route links Shanghai Hongqiao with Xiangyang East using G-series bullet trains. Covering about 1,120 km (696 miles), the fastest services take roughly 5 hours 50 minutes, reaching speeds up to 300 km/h (186 mph). The first train departs at 6:10 AM, while the last leaves at 5:50 PM, with 8–10 daily departures. Ticket prices start from approximately CNY 520 for second class, CNY 830 for first class, and CNY 1,570 for business class. Trains typically stop at key stations such as Suzhou North, Nanjing South, Hefei South, and Wuhan (Hankou) before arriving at Xiangyang East. Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Shanghai to Xiangyang Train Map
Shanghai, China’s coastal finance hub; Xiangyang, a Han River city with preserved walls. Plan your trip between Shanghai and city Xiangyang on China Railway High-Speed via the Shanghai–Nanjing Intercity, Hefei–Wuhan, and Wuhan–Shiyan lines. The route passes Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nanjing South, Hefei South, and Wuhan before Xiangyang East. See Yangtze crossings near Nanjing, Dabie Mountains between Hefei and Wuhan, then Han River plains into city Xiangyang for travel and transport in China.
Shanghai to Xiangyang Train
All high-speed trains on the Shanghai to Xiangyang route offer reserved seating with Second and First Class, and most G-category services also provide Business Class. The quickest itineraries use G trains (Fuxing CR400AF/BF or Hexie CRH380A) from Shanghai Hongqiao toward Wuhan, running at 300–350 km/h (186–217 mph) on the Shanghai–Nanjing–Hefei–Wuhan corridor, then continue from Wuhan or Hankou to Xiangyang East at 250–300 km/h (155–186 mph). End-to-end travel typically takes about 5–6 hours depending on stops and whether a same-station transfer in Wuhan is required, with key calls including Nanjing South and Hefei South.
By comparison, D-category EMU services cover parts of the route on older alignments at 200–250 km/h (124–155 mph) and make more intermediate stops, resulting in longer runtimes of roughly 7–9 hours. Onboard, G trains feature 3+2 seating in Second Class, 2+2 in First, and 2+1 lie-flat Business seats, plus power outlets and catering trolleys; D trains provide Second/First Class seating and similar essentials at generally lower fares.
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 global financial hub, blends Art Deco heritage on the Bund with modern icons like Shanghai Tower and the serene Yu Garden. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, the high-speed train takes you to Xiangyang, a historic city famed for its well-preserved walls and Three Kingdoms sites, arriving at Xiangyang East Station. While you're in Xiangyang, explore the Ancient City and Zhuge Liang’s Longzhong Scenic Area.
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