Shanghai → Wuhan
2026-10-21 · live availability
Every departure still bookable for 2026-10-21 is listed below — the first leaves Shanghai at 19:40 and the last at 20:38. The quickest takes 9h 24m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $29 per passenger and reach $31 for the top class, service fee included. Every row shows the class that fare buys.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 9h 24m – 10h 03m
- Trains per day
- 3
- First / last departure
- 19:40 / 20:38
- Departure stations
- Shanghai South (上海南)
- Arrival stations
- Wuchang (武昌), Hankou (汉口)
- Fares from
- $29 (second class)
Shanghai–Wuhan–Chengdu high-speed line
The Yangtze corridor: four and a half hours inland from the coast.
Wuhan is spread across three towns at the meeting of two rivers, and the station you arrive at matters. Most high-speed trains use Wuhan station in the east of the city; some use Hankou on the north bank. Both connect to the metro.
- Check whether your ticket says Wuhan or Hankou — they are on opposite sides of the river and 40 minutes apart by metro.
- The Yellow Crane Tower and the riverfront are closest to Wuchang, which is a short metro ride from either station.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To | from | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D57 | 19:40 | 05:04 +1 | 09:24 | Shanghai South → Wuchang | $31 | Second Class |
| D107 | 20:38 | 06:16 +1 | 09:38 | Shanghai South → Wuchang | $29 | Standing |
| D107 | 20:38 | 06:41 +1 | 10:03 | Shanghai South → Hankou | $29 | Standing |
Train letters on this date: D. What the letters mean →
Which station do you leave from?
Big Chinese cities have several stations, miles apart. The station on your ticket is the one you need — the city name alone is not enough.
FAQ
How long does the train from Shanghai to Wuhan take?
The fastest service on this date takes 9h 24m. Slower trains on the same route take longer — the timetable above lists the actual duration for every departure, so sort by journey time if speed matters more than the hour you leave.
How much is a train ticket from Shanghai to Wuhan?
Second-class fares start at about $29 per passenger including our service fee. Second class is the standard choice; first class and business class cost more and buy wider seats, not a faster train. The quote page always shows the underlying local fare and our fee as separate lines.
Which station in Shanghai does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Shanghai South. Large Chinese cities have more than one station and they are not within walking distance of each other, so check the station printed on your ticket rather than the city name.
Do I need to print a ticket?
No. Chinese railway tickets are issued against your passport, not a piece of paper. Carry the same passport you booked with, and staff will scan it at the gate. Keep the booking confirmation on your phone in case a conductor asks which seat is yours.
How far in advance can I book?
Chinese tickets are released about two weeks before departure, and this page only shows dates inside that window. Popular dates and holiday periods sell out early, so book as soon as your travel date appears.
Which class should I book?
Second class is the default on high-speed trains and is comparable to a short-haul airline seat. First and business class add space and recline for a premium. On overnight trains the choice matters more: a hard sleeper is a real bed, a hard seat is not. Our guide to seats and sleepers explains what each one actually looks like.