Shanghai to Wanzhou by train
Wanzhou lies 1,245 km (774 mi) west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 31 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,519 km (944 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shanghai | Wanzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Where to book trains from Shanghai to Wanzhou
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Staying in Wanzhou
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Wanzhou. Of the 5 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (2), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 13 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Wanzhou from Shanghai?
1,245 km (774 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai; by road roughly 1,519 km (944 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Wanzhou by train?
About 6 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Wanzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Wanzhou?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Wanzhou, 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.