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Shanghai to Wuhan Train

Nearly 45 pairs of trains are operated between Shanghai and Wuhan. Among them, over 40 pairs are bullet trains with duration of 3.5 - 7 hours. The other pairs are normal types, including overnight sleeper trains; their duration is 9 - 16.5 hours.

High Speed Trains

Basic Facts:

Duration: about 3.5 - 7 hours
Distance: about 811 - 827 kilometers (504 - 513 miles)
Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
Operated at: Shanghai/ Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Hankou/ Wuhan Railway Station

Shanghai to Wuhan High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Dec 18, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G3230	06:42 - 12:02	5h20m
D3068	10:08 - 15:32	5h24m
D4838	13:27 - 18:52	5h25m
G1736	15:36 - 20:06	4h30m
D3014	17:52 - 23:04	5h12m

Around 40 departures in total: departure time from 06:01 to 17:52; duration from 3H30M to 6H50M
See more Shanghai Schedule

Wuhan to Shanghai High Speed Train Timetable

(Last Update on Dec 18, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1722	08:00 - 11:30	3h30m
D3044	10:09 - 16:00	5h51m
D3008	12:17 - 17:30	5h13m
G1726	16:14 - 19:54	3h40m
G1428	19:18 - 23:32	4h14m

Around 40 departures in total: departure time from 07:38 to 19:18; duration from 3H30M to 6H49M
See more Wuhan Schedule

Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please use our tool on top of this page to search for the real-time schedule.

Shanghai - Wuhan High Speed Train Ticket Price

(Last Update on Dec 18, 2024)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,031 - 1,424 USD 142 - 197	CNY 503 - 688 USD 69 - 95	CNY 315 - 431 USD 44 - 60

Stopovers of G types: Kunshan South, Suzhou North in Jiangsu, Wuxi East, Changzhou North, Danyang North, Zhenjiang South, Nanjing South, Quanjiao, Feidong, Hefei South, Liuan, Jinzhai, Macheng North, Hong'an West.

Stopovers of D Types: Kunshan South, Chengyanghu, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou in Jiangsu, Suzhou New District, Wuxi New District, Wuxi, Huishan, Changzhou, Danyang, Zhenjiang, Nanjing South, Quanjiao, Feidong, Hefei South, Liuan, Jinzhai, Macheng North, Hong'an West.

Normal Trains

Basic Facts:

Duration: around 9 - 16.5 hours

Distance: about 820 kilometers (510 miles)

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

Operated at: Shanghai South Railway Station, Wuchang Railway Station

Shanghai to Wuhan Train Schedule

(Last Update on Dec 18, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K351	10:13 - 00:01+	13h48m
K123	12:08 - 03:00+	14h52m
K1127	17:58 - 07:17+	13h19m
Z257	19:39 - 04:49+	9h10m
Z27	20:39 - 06:18+	9h39m

Wuhan to Shanghai Train Timetable

(Last Update on Dec 18, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K353	17:11 - 08:14+	15h3m
K1125	18:09 - 07:09+	13h00m
K121	18:20 - 10:39+	16h19m
Z25	22:15 - 07:45+	9h30m
Z255	22:40 - 08:34+	9h54m

Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please use our tool on top of this page to search for the real-time schedule.

Shanghai - Wuhan Train Ticket Price

(Last Update on Dec 18, 2024)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 377.5 - 415.5 USD 52 - 57	CNY 247.5 - 272.5 USD 34 - 38	CNY 135.5 - 148.5 USD 19 - 21

Traveling by normal trains, you are advised to buy a sleeper as the carriages for hard seats may be rather crowded, especially during the holidays. Besides, you are recommended to buy the sleeper tickets in advance because it's usually in a great demand.

Among these normal rides, Z257/ Z255 and Z27/ Z25 are most recommended and popular among budget travelers, since they could save hotel cost and daytime for sightseeing.

Flight

Passengers can also travel by air which only takes about 2 - 2.5 hours, but it will usually cost more. Besides, the airports are a little far from the downtown area, and it takes time for the transfer, which makes the total air travel time almost the same as the high speed rail travel time.

Major Rail Lines from Shanghai to:

Major Rail lines from Wuhan to:

- Last updated on Dec. 18, 2024 by Grace Yang -

Questions & Answers on Shanghai to Wuhan Train

Asked by R.Hagemann from USA | May. 03, 2020 18:00

I need to check to train schedule that operated on December 30, 2109 -Shanghai to Wuhan

Answers (1)

Answered by TravelChinaGuide | May. 05, 2020 17:56

Thank you for your inquiry.

However, train schedule is only offered by Railway Company for time from now to 30 days. Sorry about the inconvenience.

Asked by Linn from USA | Nov. 27, 2019 18:32

Can I buy a ticket from Hongqiao to Hankou at a different station?

Let's say, Shanghai Railway Station near the People's Square for example?

Answers (1)

Answered by Leonard from GERMANY | Nov. 28, 2019 17:10

Yes, I read on this website that you can buy tickets at any railway station in the mainland, it is not necessary to be the one your train will use.

Asked by Xerri from AUSTRALIA | Sep. 16, 2019 23:42

Hi, My husband and I want to travel by train in January.

When can/do we book the train tickets? We are from Australia. I am aware that some transport can be busy near Chinese new year.
Thanks,
Xerri

Answers (1)

Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Sep. 18, 2019 02:02

Thank you for your inquiry.

Ticket would begin for sale 30 days within departure date, you may make an online booking around 30 days in advance. Tickets are indeed very hard to get during Chinese New Year time. It is recommended to keep your schedule a little flexible and prepare some back up options in advance.

Asked by Sue from AUSTRALIA | Aug. 18, 2019 01:46

First class seats on bullet trains

What is the difference between first and second class on bullet trains? Is first class worth paying extra?

Answers (1)

Answered by Graham from ROMANIA | Aug. 18, 2019 19:51

First class seats did have more space and a little more comfortable, but for me, second class seat is also acceptable. They are just like economy class seats on flights. You can search some photos online about first and second class.