Shanghai - Guiyang Train
10 pairs of high speed trains are in service between Shanghai and Guiyang. These bullet trains have cut the rail duration from 27 hours to 8 - 10.5 hours. In addition, 4 normal trains are available from Shanghai to Guiyang and 3 for return. Although time-consuming, they cost much less and are welcomed by budget travelers.
With the top speed of 186 mph (300km/h), the high speed G trains only take around 8 hours to 10.5 hours for this 1,112 miles (1,789 kilometers) trip. All of them are operated at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Guiyang North/ Guiyang East Railway Station.
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Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule by the tool on top of the page.
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Transportation to/from the railway stations:
Although a little far from city center, the Hongqiao Station has been connected with subway line 2, line 10 and line 17 and many city buses as well as taxis. Also, it is just next to Hongqiao Airport, bringing much convenience for flight passengers.
In Guiyang, North Railway Station can be easily reached by subway line 1. From the Station, there are direct buses to famous spots like Jiaxiu Tower and airport. If by taxi, the taxi fare would be around CNY30 to Jiaxiu Tower and around CNY70 to airport.
Stopovers along the way: Songjiang South, Jiashan South, Jiaxing South, Tongxiang, Haining West, Hangzhou East, Zhuji, Yiwu, Jinhua, Quzhou, Jiangshan, Shangrao, Yingtan North, Nanchang West, Xinyu North, Yichun, Pingxiang North, Liling East, Changsha South, Shaoshan South, Loudi South, Shaoyang North, Xupu South, Huaihua South, Zhijiang, Tongren South, Xinhuang West, Sansui, Kaili South, Guiding North
Scenery along the way: This is a trip between east coastal China and southwest mountanious China. Passengers on this trip will experience two totally different life styles: one is the fast life style in modern developed Shanghai, the other is a leisurely life style in Guiyang, capital of Guizhou, where many ethnic minorities inhabit.
(Last Update on May 7, 2026)
(Last Update on May 7, 2026)
Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule by the tool on top of the page.
(Last Update on May 7, 2026)
These normal K types take a quite long time on the way and passengers looking for overnight sleeper trains will be disappointed. But they save a lot, hence are popular among some budget travelers.
They run between Shanghai South Railway Station and Guiyang Railway Station, both of which are close to city center. They run along almost the same route as the high speed types.
Passengers can reach/ leave Shanghai South Railway Station by subway line 1, line 3 and line 15, while Guiyang Station has subway line 1 and city buses 24, K203, and 261 for your convenence.
Major Rail Lines from Shanghai to:
Shanghai - Guiyang High Speed Trains
Shanghai to Guiyang High Speed Train Schedule:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G1321 | 06:07 - 15:29 | 9h22m |
| G205 | 07:00 - 14:00 | 7h |
| G1371 | 07:21 - 16:29 | 9h8m |
| G2189 | 07:28 - 16:42 | 9h14m |
| G203 | 07:56 - 15:14 | 7h18m |
| G237 | 09:04 - 16:30 | 7h26m |
| G1377 | 09:30 - 18:46 | 9h16m |
| G201 | 10:00 - 17:05 | 7h5m |
| G1373 | 11:10 - 20:38 | 9h28m |
| G1615 | 11:25 - 20:54 | 9h29m |
| G1333 | 11:37 - 20:44 | 9h7m |
| G241 | 11:56 - 18:50 | 6h54m |
| G207 | 15:56 - 23:15 | 7h19m |
Guiyang to Shanghai Bullet Train Timetable:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G204 | 07:50 - 15:09 | 7h19m |
| G242 | 09:58 - 16:54 | 6h56m |
| G1378 | 09:59 - 19:18 | 9h19m |
| G1616 | 10:25 - 19:21 | 8h56m |
| G1334 | 10:39 - 20:36 | 9h57m |
| G238 | 11:23 - 18:22 | 6h59m |
| G1328 | 11:56 - 21:30 | 9h34m |
| G1372 | 12:49 - 22:12 | 9h23m |
| G2190 | 13:02 - 22:30 | 9h28m |
| G202 | 13:20 - 20:20 | 7h |
| G1374 | 14:18 - 23:22 | 9h4m |
| G206 | 15:00 - 22:01 | 7h1m |
| G208 | 15:45 - 23:04 | 7h19m |
Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule by the tool on top of the page.
Ticket Price
| Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 2,326 - 2,803 USD 344 - 415 | CNY 1,219 - 1,326 USD 180 - 196 | CNY 739 - 814.5 USD 109 - 120 |
Transportation to/from the railway stations:Although a little far from city center, the Hongqiao Station has been connected with subway line 2, line 10 and line 17 and many city buses as well as taxis. Also, it is just next to Hongqiao Airport, bringing much convenience for flight passengers.
In Guiyang, North Railway Station can be easily reached by subway line 1. From the Station, there are direct buses to famous spots like Jiaxiu Tower and airport. If by taxi, the taxi fare would be around CNY30 to Jiaxiu Tower and around CNY70 to airport.
Stopovers along the way: Songjiang South, Jiashan South, Jiaxing South, Tongxiang, Haining West, Hangzhou East, Zhuji, Yiwu, Jinhua, Quzhou, Jiangshan, Shangrao, Yingtan North, Nanchang West, Xinyu North, Yichun, Pingxiang North, Liling East, Changsha South, Shaoshan South, Loudi South, Shaoyang North, Xupu South, Huaihua South, Zhijiang, Tongren South, Xinhuang West, Sansui, Kaili South, Guiding North Scenery along the way: This is a trip between east coastal China and southwest mountanious China. Passengers on this trip will experience two totally different life styles: one is the fast life style in modern developed Shanghai, the other is a leisurely life style in Guiyang, capital of Guizhou, where many ethnic minorities inhabit.Normal Trains
Shanghai to Guiyang Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K833 | 07:26 - 10:15+ | 26h49m |
| K111 | 14:40 - 17:00+ | 26h20m |
| K79 | 15:08 - 20:48+ | 29h40m |
| K739 | 15:48 - 21:04+ | 29h16m |
| K515 | 18:40 - 22:13+ | 27h33m |
Guiyang to Shanghai Train Timetable
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K80 | 02:36 - 05:30+ | 26h54m |
| K740 | 08:39 - 13:59+ | 29h20m |
| K112 | 09:00 - 12:54+ | 27h54m |
| K516 | 13:49 - 16:33+ | 26h44m |
| K834 | 20:39 - 22:51+ | 26h12m |
Ticket Price
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 625 USD 92 | CNY 407 USD 60 | CNY 224 USD 33 |
These normal K types take a quite long time on the way and passengers looking for overnight sleeper trains will be disappointed. But they save a lot, hence are popular among some budget travelers.
They run between Shanghai South Railway Station and Guiyang Railway Station, both of which are close to city center. They run along almost the same route as the high speed types.
Passengers can reach/ leave Shanghai South Railway Station by subway line 1, line 3 and line 15, while Guiyang Station has subway line 1 and city buses 24, K203, and 261 for your convenence.
Major Rail Lines from Shanghai to: Major Rail Lines from Guiyang to:
- Last updated on May. 07, 2026 by Grace Yang -