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Shanghai - Hefei Train

Usually, there are about 56 pairs of trains running between Shanghai and Hefei. Among them, 3 pairs are normal types with duration of 8.5 - 11 hours and the rest are bullet trains with duration of 2 - 4 hours.

High Speed Train

Basic Facts:

Duration: about 2 - 4 hours

Distance: about 452 - 468 kilometers (281 - 291 miles)

Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)

Operated at: Shanghai/ Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Hefei/ Hefei South Railway Station

Stations along the way: Anting North, Kunshan South, Yangchenghu, Suzhou, Suzhou North, Suzhou New District, Wuxi New District, Wuxi, Qishuyan, Wuxi East, Huishan, Changzhou, Changzhou North, Danyang, Dantu, Zhenjiang, Zhenjiang South, Nanjing South, Quanjiao, and Feidong

Shanghai to Hefei High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D3072	07:02 - 10:18	3h16m
D956	09:30 - 12:13	2h43m
G1724	11:40 - 13:47	2h7m
G7276	14:20 - 16:27	2h7m
G1728	16:55 - 18:46	1h51m

Around 55 departures in total: departure time from 06:11 to 20:13; duration from 2H6M to 3H35M.
See more Shanghai Schedule

Hefei to Shanghai Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G7598	10:09 - 12:35	2h26m
G1730	12:47 - 15:47	3h00m
G7266	14:39 - 17:23	2h44m
G600	16:41 - 18:37	1h56m

Around 55 departures in total: departure time from 07:43 to 19:33; duration from 2H6M to 4H7M.
See more Hefei Schedule

Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. You can search for the real-time schedule by the tool on page top.

Shanghai - Hefei High Speed Train Ticket Price

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 623 - 1,058 USD 92 - 156	CNY 319.5 - 532.5 USD 47 - 78	CNY 200 - 333 USD 29 - 49

These rides are operated at different railway stations in both cities:

In Shanghai, 36 pairs of them are operated at Hongqiao Railway Station and only 14 pairs of them use Shanghai Railway Station. It is needless to say that there are more choices in Hongqiao Station which is adjacent to Hongqiao International Airport. It is a little far from the city center and other attractions sites, but the transportation to and from the station is pretty convenient. Passengers can take city bus, subway line 2 or line 10 to other places. The schedule of Shanghai Station is not as dense as that of Hongqiao Station, but it is closer to city center. If the schedule fits, it will be more time-saving to use it.

In Hefei, 47 pairs of them are operated at South Railway Station and only 4 pairs of them use Main Railway Station. South Railway Station is located a little far from the downtown area, but there are more choices and the transportation of this station is convenient. So you are advised to choose the South Station, except that you stay near the main station and its schedule fits your travel time.

Normal Train

Basic Facts:

Duration: about 8.5 - 11 hours

Distance: about 457 kilometers (284 miles)

Top speed: 100/ 120/ 140/ 160 km/h (62/ 75/ 87/ 99 mph)

Operated at: Shanghai/ Shanghai South Railway Station, Hefei Railway Station

Shanghai to Hefei Train Schedule

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K1156	11:16 - 20:34	9h18m
K1107	14:01 - 21:34	7h33m
K8362	23:30 - 07:11+	7h41m

Hefei to Shanghai Train Timetable

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K1105	03:32 - 12:36	9h4m
K1158	05:58 - 14:40	8h42m
K8361	22:35 - 08:01+	9h26m

Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. You can search for the real-time schedule by the tool on page top.

Shanghai - Hefei Train Ticket Price

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 223 - 244 USD 33 - 36	CNY 148 - 161 USD 22 - 24	CNY 78 - 86 USD 11 - 13

Flights VS. High Speed Trains

Passengers can also travel by flight. There are three pairs per day. The travel time is 1.5 hours or so. But they are not recommended because the airports are a little bit far from the city center, making the total flight travel time no big difference from the high speed rail travel. Besides, easily affected by weather changes, flights are not as punctual as rail service. Last but not least, flight travel will cost more than rail travel in most cases.

Major Rail Lines from Shanghai to:

Major Rail Lines from Hefei to:

- Last updated on Apr. 25, 2023 -

Questions & Answers on Shanghai - Hefei Train

Asked by Brooklynn from LATVIA | Nov. 14, 2019 17:27

Need help to get from Hefei South Station to Parkview Hotel

Answers (1)

Answered by Lindsey from MOROCCO | Nov. 17, 2019 16:34

The taxi is surely the easiest way. It should be around 20min and cost around CNY25 if the traffic is good. If you want to use city bus, it is also workable. You can take bus 120 from the North Square of the station and get off at Shuanggangxi. The hotel is right infront on your right side.

Asked by Paloma from USA | May. 10, 2019 02:17

Hefei Station to PVG

I have a flight from PVG at 21:15pm. Which train should I take from Hefei to catch my flight? Shanghai Hongqiao or Shanghai?

Answers (1)

Answered by Carver from USA | May. 12, 2019 17:25

Will you take an international flight? In this case, you need 3 hours in advance at airport, so around 6:30pm. You need another 1.5 hours to 2 hours on the way from station to airport. So you can consider G7566 to Hongqiao Station or G7238 to the main station. The main station is a little bit closer in distance to PVG.

Asked by Florence from BELGIUM | Jan. 21, 2019 02:14

Is there any meal offered on the train?

Can I bring my own food, fruits and drinks?

Answers (1)

Answered by Amy from SINGAPORE | Jan. 21, 2019 17:41

If your travel time is during the lunch time, there could be meal for sale, not for free. You can take some food with you as well, but for drinks, they would be checked at the security. They may ask you to drink it for test. If you do not want this trouble, you can choose to buy drinks in station. There are always shops can be find, unless it is a small station.

Asked by Doreen-Ann from CANADA | Nov. 28, 2018 14:54

Doreen-Ann from Canada

Hi it is our 1rst time going to Shanghai, we have never been before. We are staying near the Yu Garden and will need to go to Hefei going and back the same day. What do we need to do? Where do we need to go? How do we get tickets?
Thank you

Answers (3)

Answered by Hosea from GERMANY | Nov. 28, 2018 21:58

The closest station to your location should be Shanghai Railway Station. There are a few rides a day from this station to Hefei and back. Most of them will use Hongqiao Station instead. Therefore, to use which station, it depends on the train you will choose. You can buy the ticket at a railway station ticket counter directly or book them online in advance. You can check the schedule, price and also make booking on this website.

Answered by Doreen-Ann from CANADA | Nov. 29, 2018 15:10

From Shanghai Railway Station to Hefei is how many hours? Do we need to change train along the way?

Answered by Carroll | Nov. 30, 2018 01:38

The duration is 2 to 3.5 hours and they are direct rides.