Shanghai to Hongjiang by train
Hongjiang lies 1,202 km (747 mi) west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 17 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,467 km (912 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shanghai | Hongjiang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 476,000 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 197 m (646 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Lengshuijing Railway Station, Jiangshi Railway Station, Qiancheng Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 418200 |
Where to book trains from Shanghai to Hongjiang
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Staying in Hongjiang
Our booking partner lists 4 places to stay in Hongjiang. Of the 4 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (2).
Book a hotel in Hongjiang
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Common questions
How far is Hongjiang from Shanghai?
1,202 km (747 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai; by road roughly 1,467 km (912 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Hongjiang by train?
About 6 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Hongjiang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hongjiang?
Our booking partner lists 4 places to stay in Hongjiang, 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.