Shanghai to Hezhou by train
Hezhou lies 1,232 km (766 mi) south-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 27 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,503 km (934 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shanghai | Hezhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Zhongshanxi Railway Station, Fuchuan Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 542800 |
Where to book trains from Shanghai to Hezhou
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Hezhou
Our booking partner lists 13 places to stay in Hezhou. Of the 12 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7). Guests have left 1 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Hezhou
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Hezhou from Shanghai?
1,232 km (766 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 1,503 km (934 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Hezhou by train?
About 6 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Hezhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hezhou?
Our booking partner lists 13 places to stay in Hezhou, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.