
Hefei Nan Station
At a distance of 457 kilometers (283 miles) to travel from Shanghai to Hefei, it takes about 2 - 4 hours on a high-speed train.
At least 68 bullet trains, including G-trains and D-trains, operate from Shanghai to Hefei everyday.
Departure Stations are Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Shanghai South (Nan) Railway Station, and Shanghai Railway Station. You will have more choices to decide where to set off.
Tthe arrival railway stations are Hefei Railway Staion and Hefei South (Nan) Railway Station. I will tell you which station to choose for your trip.
High-Speed Train Timetable for Shanghai to Hefei
The duration of the bullet trains from Shanghai to Hefei ranges from 2 hours to 4 hours. Which train is the fastest? Here you will see part of the timetables including the fastest, the slowest, the earliest, and the latest.
Departure Railway Station | Arrival Railway Station | Train No. | Time | Duration |
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Shanghai Hongqiao | Hefei South | D352 | 06:13–09:23 | 3 h 10 min |
Shanghai Hongqiao | Hefei | G3176 | 06:32–09:01 | 2 h 29 min |
Shanghai South | Hefei South | D3064 | 07:40–11:31 | 3 h 51 min |
Shanghai Hongqiao | Hefei South | G598 | 07:46–09:58 | 2 h 12 min |
Shanghai | Hefei | G7268 | 08:05–11:09 | 3 h 04 min |
Shanghai South | Hefei | D3060 (slowest) | 09:06–13:21 | 4 h 15 min |
Shanghai Hongqiao | Hefei South | D3090 | 10:15–13:05 | 2 h 50 min |
Shanghai Hongqiao | Hefei South | G1724 | 11:40–13:55 | 2 h 15 min |
Shanghai Hongqiao | Hefei | G7182 | 13:10–15:58 | 2 h 48 min |
Shanghai | Hefei South | G7252 (fastest) | 15:44–17:52 | 2 h 08 min |
Shanghai Hongqiao | Hefei | G1826 | 18:14–20:49 | 2 h 35 min |
Shanghai | Hefei South | G7260 | 19:12–22:12 | 3 h |
Shanghai Hongqiao | Hefei South | G7596 | 20:13–22:37 | 2 h 24 min |
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Train Ticket Price for Shanghai to Hefei
Price of the tickets on G-trains is slightly higher than that on D-trains. Depending on which train station you will depart from and arrive at, the cost on the same type of train will be slightly different.
Let's see which train ticket price is the lowest and the highest.
Train Type | Business Class Seat | 1st Class Seat | 2nd Class Seat |
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G-Train | 392 / 628.5 CNY | 335 CNY | 202.5 / 206.5 / 210 CNY |
D-Train | - | 291 CNY | 182 CNY |
How to choose the cheapest train from Shanghai to Hefei?
- Train Type: D-train (all the trains numbered with D)
- Ticket price: 182 CNY (2nd class seat)
How to Choose Your Departure Railway Station?
There are three departure railway stations from Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Shanghai South (Nan) Railway Station, and Shanghai Railway Station.
On the route of Shanghai to Hefei, 50 trains depart at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station,14 trains arrive at Shanghai Railway Station, 4 trains from Shanghai South (Nan) Railway Station, .
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

The Bund in Shanghai
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is a long distance from the main city districts in Shanghai.
It is located in the transportation hub with an airport, subway, and coach station nearby, which makes it easy for you to get to from other places in Shanghai, such as Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and the Bund.
- Chinese name: 上海虹桥火车站
- Address: 1500 Shengui Road, Minhang Area, Shanghai (上海市闵行区申贵路1500号)
- Transportation: Subway line 2 & 10 & 17; taxi; bus
- Nearby hotels: Howard Johnson Hongqiao Airport Hotel, Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao, MEHOOD HOTEL (Shanghai Hongqiao Business District)
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From | To | Transportation | Time | Price |
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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station | |||
Subway line 10 | 22 min | 3 CNY | ||
Taxi | 25 min | 30 CNY | ||
Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Maglev train -> Subway line 2 | 1 h 30 min | 56 CNY | |
Subway line 2 | 1 h 50 min | 8 CNY | ||
Airport express line 1 | 2 h 30 min | 34 CNY | ||
Taxi | 55 min | 250 CNY | ||
The Bund | Subway line 2 / 10 | 1 h | 5 CNY | |
Taxi | 30 min | 80 CNY | ||
Shanghai Disneyland | Subway line 11->10 | 1 h 35 min | 7 CNY | |
Taxi | 50 min | 160 CNY |
Shanghai South (Nan) Railway Station
Shanghai South (Nan) Railway Station is closer to the city downtown than Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.
- Chinese name: 上海南火车站
- Address: 289 Humin Road, Xuhui area, Shanghai (上海市徐汇区沪闵路289号)
- Transportation: Subway line 1 & 3; taxi; bus
- Nearby hotels: Pullman Shanghai South Hotel, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Shanghai Caohejing, Huating Hotel & Towers
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From | To | Transportation | Time | Price |
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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | Shanghai South (Nan) Railway Station | |||
Subway line 10->3 | 40 min | 4 CNY | ||
Taxi | 30 min | 70 CNY | ||
Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Subway line 2->1 | 1 h 40 min | 7 CNY | |
Airport express line 7 | 1 h 50 min | 34 CNY | ||
Taxi | 50 min | 160 CNY | ||
The Bund | Subway line 2->1 | 1 h | 4 CNY | |
Taxi | 30 min | 60 CNY | ||
Shanghai Disneyland | Subway line 11->1 | 1 h 25 min | 6 CNY | |
Taxi | 40 min | 110 CNY |
Shanghai Railway Station
Unlike Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Shanghai Railway Station is not that big or modernized. However, it is convenient to get to because it is located in Shanghai’s city center — Jing’an District.
- Chinese name: 上海火车站
- Address: 303 Moling Road, Jingan Area, Shanghai (上海市静安区秣陵路303号)
- Transportation: Subway line 1 & 3 & 4; taxi; bus
- Nearby hotels: Man Xin Hotel (Shanghai Jing'an), Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai, Holiday Inn Shanghai Vista
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From | To | Transportation | Time | Price |
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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | Shanghai Railway Station | |||
Subway line 10->1 | 52 min | 4 CNY | ||
Taxi | 35 min | 75 CNY | ||
Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Subway line 2->1 | 1 h 30 min | 7 CNY | |
Airport express line 5 | 2 h 16 min | 34 CNY | ||
Taxi | 60 min | 180 CNY | ||
The Bund | Subway line 2->1 | 45 min | 5 CNY | |
Taxi | 20 min | 35 CNY | ||
Shanghai Disneyland | Subway line 11->8->1 | 1 h 20 min | 6 CNY | |
Taxi | 45 min | 130 CNY |
How to Choose Your Arrival Railway Station?

Hefei Railway Station
50 high speed trains arrive at Hefei South (Nan) Railway Station, the rest, 18 bullet trains, get to Hefei Railway Station. Most people will choose Hefei South (Nan) Railway Station as the arrival station. Check here to see which one is a better choice for your trip.
Hefei Railway Station
Hefei Railway Station locates in a commercial district. There are 9 shopping halls, 3 bus stations, and more than 100 logistics companies nearby.
- Chinese name: 合肥火车站
- Address: 1 Zhanqian Road, Yaohai District, Hefei City, Anhui Province (合肥市瑶海区站前路1号)
- Transportation: Bus, taxi, subway line 1
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Hefei, SSAW Boutique Hotel Hefei Intime Centre, Bon Delight Hotel
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From | To | Transportation | Time | Price |
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Hefei Railway Station | Xinqiao International Airport | Airport express line 1 | 2 h | 25 CNY | Taxi | 50 min | 100 CNY |
Hefei South Railway Station | Subway line 1 | 30 min | 3 CNY | |
Taxi | 25 min | 30 CNY |
Hefei South (Nan) Railway Station
Hefei South (Nan) Railway Station is the biggest station in Hefei, and it is one of the four main railway stations located in the Eastern China.
- Chinese name: 合肥南火车站
- Address: junction of Longchuan Road and Wanghu Xi Road, Baohe District, Hefei City, Anhui Province (合肥市包河区龙川路与望湖西路交汇处)
- Transportation: Bus, taxi, subway line 1
- Nearby hotels: Four Points By Sheraton Hefei, Binhu Fanglai International Hotel, Platinum Hanjue Hotel
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From | To | Transportation | Time | Price |
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Hefei South (Nan) Railway Station | Xinqiao International Airport | Airport express line 3 | 2 h | 25 CNY | Taxi | 50 min | 100 CNY |
Hefei Railway Station | Subway line 1 | 30 min | 3 CNY | |
Taxi | 25 min | 30 CNY |
What to Eat on The Train?
Shanghai Hongqiao– Hefei 11:29-14:27 (G3152)
Food delivery service station: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Nanjing Nan Railway Station
Available food:
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station: KFC , Mcdonalds, Yonghe King (Pork with Salted Vegetable,Rice with Kung Pao Chicken) Huadong Yinji Restaurant (Braised Pork Belly set, Stewed Beef noodles)
Note: Please make an order one hour before departure time. (Time 10:29).
Nanjing Nan Railway Station: KFC ,zhen kungfu Restaurant (Pork with Salted Vegetable,Twice-cooked pork slices,Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs), Duck blood soup with vermicelli Restaurant(Duck blood and bean-starchy vermicelli soup, steamed bun with pork stuffing& Spring roll)
Note: Please make an order one hour before departure time. (Time 12:25).
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