Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Train
Many parts of the country can be reached by direct train from Shanghai. The
city has three useful stations: the main
Shanghai Train Station
(Shanghai
Zhan;
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Shanghai Railway Station)
, the
Shanghai South Train
Station
(Shanghai Nanzhan; off
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Shanghai South Railway Sta-
tion)
and the
Hongqiao Train Station
( Shanghai Hongqiao Zhan;
Hongqiao Railway Station)
near Hongqiao Airport. Most trains depart from the
main station, though for some southern destinations, like Hangzhou, they
leave from Shanghai South. International trains for Kowloon in Hong Kong
leave from the main train station. The Hongqiao Train Station is for new ex-
press trains (many Nanjing and Suzhou trains leave from here) and serves as
the terminus for the Shanghai-Beijing G class express. Wherever you're go-
ing, make sure to get your tickets as early as possible.
There are several ways to purchase tickets: at the station (generally stress-
ful), via your hotel or a travel agency (much easier but expect a commission
charge), or at train ticket offices around town.
You will need your passport to buy tickets.
Alternatively, tickets can be purchased for a small commision (¥5) from one
yushouchu)
Bund
( 384 Middle Jiangxi Rd; 384 8am-8pm)
; Hongkou
( 106
Huangpu Lu; 106 8-11.30am & 12.30-6pm)
; Jing'an
( 77 Wanhangdu Rd;
77 8am-5pm)
; French Concession
( 12 Dongping Rd; 8am-noon &
1-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-noon & 1-5.30pm Sat & Sun)
; Pudong
( 1396 Lujiazui
Ring Rd; 1396 8am-7pm)
around town.
Prices and times listed following are always for the fastest train. Slower, less
expensive trains have not been listed. Some trains leaving from Shanghai
Train Station:
Beijing (D class)
seat/sleeper ¥311/698, 8 to 11½ hours, three daily
Hangzhou (G class)
2nd/1st class ¥93/148, 1½ hours, four daily
Hong Kong
seat/hard sleeper ¥226/409, 18½ hours, one daily (6.24pm)
Huangshan
seat/hard sleeper ¥94/175, 11½ hours, two daily
Suzhou (G class)
2nd/1st class ¥40/60, 30 minutes, frequent
Xi'an
seat/hard sleeper ¥182 to ¥333, 16 to 20 hours, 10 daily
Some trains leaving from Shanghai South Train Station:
Hangzhou
¥29, 2½ to three hours, frequent
