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.
(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Around 40 departures in total: departure time from 06:01 to 17:52; duration from 3H30M to 6H50M
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Around 40 departures in total: departure time from 07:38 to 19:18; duration from 3H30M to 6H49M
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Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please use our tool on top of this page to search for the real-time schedule.
(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
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.
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
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Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please use our tool on top of this page to search for the real-time schedule.
(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
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.
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.
See also: How to Travel between Shanghai and Wuhan
Major Rail Lines from Shanghai to:
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
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G3230 | 06:42 - 12:02 | 5h20m |
| D3068 | 10:08 - 15:32 | 5h24m |
| G1736 | 15:36 - 20:09 | 4h33m |
| D3014 | 17:52 - 23:03 | 5h11m |
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| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G1722 | 08:00 - 11:30 | 3h30m |
| D3008 | 12:15 - 17:28 | 5h13m |
| G1726 | 16:14 - 19:54 | 3h40m |
| G1428 | 19:18 - 23:39 | 4h21m |
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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
| Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 1,034 - 1,649 USD 145 - 232 | CNY 503 - 782 USD 71 - 110 | CNY 284 - 489 USD 40 - 69 |
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 StationShanghai to Wuhan Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K351 | 09:16 - 00:03+ | 14h47m |
| K123 | 12:02 - 02:59+ | 14h57m |
| K1127 | 18:22 - 07:17+ | 12h55m |
| Z257 | 19:56 - 04:48+ | 8h52m |
| Z27 | 20:54 - 06:18+ | 9h24m |
Wuhan to Shanghai Train Timetable
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K353 | 17:11 - 07:50+ | 14h39m |
| K121 | 19:05 - 10:14+ | 15h9m |
| K1125 | 19:48 - 10:45+ | 14h57m |
| Z25 | 22:15 - 07:17+ | 9h2m |
| Z255 | 22:40 - 07:32+ | 8h52m |
Shanghai - Wuhan Train Ticket Price
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 363.5 - 398.5 USD 51 - 56 | CNY 237.5 - 261.5 USD 33 - 37 | CNY 128.5 - 141.5 USD 18 - 20 |
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.
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See also: How to Travel between Shanghai and Wuhan Major Rail Lines from Shanghai to:
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- Last updated on Jun. 20, 2025 by Grace Yang -