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Shanghai to Wuhan Train

Nearly 40 pairs of trains are operated between Shanghai and Wuhan. Among them, over 30 pairs are bullet trains with duration of 4 - 6.5 hours. The other pairs are normal types, including overnight sleeper trains; their duration is 9.5 - 18.5 hours.

High Speed Trains

Basic Facts:

Duration: about 4 - 6.5 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 Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G598	07:55 - 11:34	3h39m
G1724	11:40 - 15:42	4h2m
G1720	13:54 - 17:26	3h32m
G1728	16:55 - 20:25	3h30m
D3046	17:52 - 23:03	5h11m

Around 30 departures in total: departure time from 06:11 to 17:53; duration from 3H56M to 5H40M
See more Shanghai Schedule

Wuhan to Shanghai High Speed Train Timetable

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1722	08:00 - 11:30	3h30m
G1718	09:32 - 13:29	3h57m
G678	13:29 - 18:02	4h33m
D954	15:53 - 20:21	4h28m

Around 30 departures in total: departure time from 07:31 to 17:25; duration from 3H51M to 6H19M
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 Apr 25, 2023)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,031 - 1,285 USD 152 - 189	CNY 498.5 - 664.5 USD 73 - 98	CNY 312 - 416 USD 46 - 61

Stopovers of G types and D3090/3092, D3094/D3096, D3052/D3054 and D3086/D3054: 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 other 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 9.5 - 18.5 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/ Hankou Railway Station

Shanghai to Wuhan Train Schedule

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K123	13:27 - 04:15+	14h48m
K253	14:58 - 06:24+	15h26m
K351	15:28 - 08:05+	16h37m
K1127	17:28 - 07:17+	13h49m
Z257	19:07 - 04:40+	9h33m
Z27	21:00 - 06:36+	9h36m

Wuhan to Shanghai Train Timetable

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K1125	18:09 - 07:09+	13h00m
K121	18:17 - 10:39+	16h22m
K353	19:33 - 12:09+	16h36m
K251	21:04 - 13:42+	16h38m
Z25	21:55 - 08:20+	10h25m
Z255	22:54 - 09:08+	10h14m

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 Apr 25, 2023)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 375.5 - 415.5 USD 55 - 61	CNY 247.5 - 272.5 USD 36 - 40	CNY 135.5 - 148.5 USD 20 - 22

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, there are some overnight sleeper trains like Z27, Z25 and Z255 which are most recommended and popular among budget travelers, since they save hotel cost and daytime for sightseeing.

Flight

Passengers can also travel by air which only takes about 2 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.

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- Last updated on Apr. 25, 2023 -

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.