Shanghai to Lecheng by train
Lecheng lies 1,044 km (649 mi) south-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 27 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,273 km (791 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shanghai | Lecheng | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 124,268 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Lechang Railway Station, Zhangtan Railway Station |
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Common questions
How far is Lecheng from Shanghai?
1,044 km (649 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 1,273 km (791 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Lecheng by train?
About 5 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Lecheng?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
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.