Shanghai - Hefei Train

Usually, there are about 135 pairs of trains running between Shanghai and Hefei. Among them, 4 pairs are normal types with duration of 7.5 - 10 hours and the rest are bullet trains with duration of 2 - 6 hours.
 (Last Update on Feb 6, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G3230	06:42 - 09:51	3h9m
D3068	10:07 - 13:23	3h16m
G1956	11:44 - 14:26	2h42m
D3046	16:06 - 19:12	3h6m
G7432	19:34 - 22:03	2h29m

Around 164 departures in total: departure time from 06:00 to 23:26; duration from 1H51M to 5H40M.
See more Shanghai Schedule
 (Last Update on Feb 6, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G7258	07:28 - 10:55	3h27m
G7598	10:08 - 12:42	2h34m
G2391	12:04 - 14:50	2h46m
G7270	16:09 - 19:11	3h2m
G3232	19:53 - 22:42	2h49m

Around 135 departures in total: departure time from 06:15 to 23:27; duration from 1H55M to 5H54M.
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.
 (Last Update on Feb 6, 2026)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 659 - 1,387 USD 96 - 201	CNY 291 - 657 USD 42 - 95	CNY 182 - 412 USD 26 - 60

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

 In Shanghai, around 67 pairs of them are operated at Hongqiao Railway Station and 18 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, nearly 70 pairs of them are operated at South Railway Station and more than 19 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.
 

 (Last Update on Feb 6, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K4856	02:13 - 12:50	10h37m
K4616	03:54 - 12:00	8h6m
K4072	05:13 - 13:57	8h44m
K751	09:27 - 16:52	7h25m
K1156	10:57 - 20:48	9h51m
K4716	11:34 - 19:41	8h7m
K1107	13:06 - 21:44	8h38m
K8362	23:28 - 07:11+	7h43m

 (Last Update on Feb 6, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K1105	03:32 - 11:45	8h13m
K1158	06:02 - 14:37	8h35m
K4074	18:31 - 04:09+	9h38m
K8361	22:35 - 08:09+	9h34m
K753	22:50 - 07:33+	8h43m

Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. You can search for the real-time schedule by the tool on page top.
 (Last Update on Feb 6, 2026)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 223 - 244 USD 32 - 35	CNY 148 - 161 USD 21 - 23	CNY 78 - 86 USD 11 - 12

 Passengers can also travel by flight. There are 2 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.
 

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