3h 44m, Direct
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ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
09:59
YongchengYongcheng Bei (North)
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Shanghai to Yongcheng Train Tickets & Timetable
The Shanghai to Yongcheng route features high-speed G/D connections (usually 1 transfer via Xuzhou East or Shangqiu) and classic K/T/Z overnight options, with train ticket choices across multiple classes, including Second Class, First Class, Business Class, and Hard/Soft Sleeper. High-speed services depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Yongcheng North Station, while conventional trains use Shanghai Railway Station to Yongcheng Station; typical travel time is 3 h 50 m–5 h 30 m by high-speed and 10–13 h overnight. Price range: Second Class 400–470 CNY ($55–65), First Class 660–730 CNY ($90–100), Business Class 1,200–1,350 CNY ($165–185); Hard Sleeper 260–320 CNY ($36–44), Soft Sleeper 380–520 CNY ($52–72). For accurate timetable information, live ticket availability, and the best prices, book tickets online via the search page, where tickets, train times, and prices are displayed. The online schedule lists earliest departures around 06:00 and last viable connections before 20:00, with typical transfer windows of 30–90 minutes at Xuzhou East or Shangqiu.
Shanghai to Yongcheng China High-Speed Rail Overview
The China High-Speed Rail Shanghai to Yongcheng route connects Shanghai Hongqiao Station with Yongcheng East Station via G-series bullet trains on the Nanjing–Xuzhou and Zhengzhou–Xuzhou high-speed lines. The distance by train is about 660 km (410 miles), with the fastest travel time around 3 h 40 m at speeds up to 300 km/h (186 mph). The first train departs at 6:30 AM and the last leaves at 8:00 PM, with around 8 daily departures; check the Shanghai to Yongcheng schedule for current times. Ticket prices start from approximately CNY 320 (USD 44) for second class, with first class and business class available at higher fares. Selected services stop at key stations such as Nanjing South, Bengbu South, and Xuzhou East. Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Shanghai to Yongcheng Train Map
Plan your trip between Shanghai and city Yongcheng in China on the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway, then the Xuzhou–Lanzhou High-Speed Railway. Shanghai, a Yangtze Delta hub; Yongcheng, an eastern Henan city on the Huanghuai plain. Key stops include Suzhou, Wuxi, Nanjing South, Bengbu South, Xuzhou East, and Suzhou East (Anhui) before Yongcheng East. En route: Taihu lowlands, the Yangtze crossing at Nanjing, Huai River farmlands. CRH transport network with G/D services supports regional travel and connections.
Shanghai to Yongcheng Train
High-speed G-category services run from Shanghai Hongqiao to Yongcheng East (Yongchengdong), using CR Fuxing and CRH “Hexie” EMUs. Fuxing sets (e.g., CR400AF/CR400BF) operate up to 350 km/h (217 mph) on the Shanghai–Xuzhou section of the Beijing–Shanghai HSR, then around 300 km/h (186 mph) on the Xuzhou–Zhengzhou HSR toward Yongcheng East. Typical journeys take about 3 hours to 3 hours 40 minutes depending on stops, with common calls at Xuzhou East and Suzhou East (Anhui). Trains offer Second, First, and Business Class seating.
By comparison, conventional K/T/Z services on the classic line run at 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph) and can take 9–11 hours to reach Yongcheng or nearby hubs such as Shangqiu, with more intermediate stops. These trains usually provide Hard/Soft Seat and Hard/Soft Sleeper options. High-speed services suit travelers seeking the shortest Shanghai–Yongcheng timing with modern onboard features (power outlets, clean restrooms, trolley service), while conventional trains remain an option for budget or overnight sleeper travel, especially if aiming for the older city station network.
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 metropolis, pairs the Bund and Yu Garden with the Lujiazui skyline, and its treaty-port past shaped a noted Art Deco legacy. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, the high-speed train takes you to Yongcheng, Henan, known for the Mangdang Mountain Han Tombs and the Kings of Liang mausoleums, arriving at Yongcheng East Station. While you're in Yongcheng, be sure to check out the Mangdangshan scenic area.
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