Shanghai Hongqiao, Wuxi East , Changzhou North, Zhenjiang South , Nanjing South, Bengbu South , Xuzhou East, Zaozhuang, Qufu East , Jinan, Zibo, Zhangqiu, Qingzhoushi, Weifang, Gaomi, Jimo North, Laiyang, Yantai South, Muping, Weihai, Wendeng East, Rongcheng
Station No.
Station Name
Arrive Time
Depart Time
Stop Time
1
Shanghai Hongqiao
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06:05
0 mins
2
Wuxi East
06:33
06:35
2 mins
3
Changzhou North
06:52
06:54
2 mins
4
Zhenjiang South
07:12
07:14
2 mins
5
Nanjing South
07:32
07:34
2 mins
6
Bengbu South
08:16
08:18
2 mins
7
Xuzhou East
08:56
09:02
6 mins
8
Zaozhuang
09:20
09:32
12 mins
9
Qufu East
09:56
09:59
3 mins
10
Jinan
10:37
10:43
6 mins
11
Zibo
11:25
11:27
2 mins
11
Zhangqiu
11:06
11:07
2 mins
12
Qingzhoushi
11:45
11:47
2 mins
13
Weifang
12:08
12:10
2 mins
14
Gaomi
12:37
12:39
2 mins
15
Jimo North
13:08
13:09
1 mins
16
Laiyang
13:36
13:38
2 mins
17
Yantai South
14:11
14:13
2 mins
18
Muping
14:24
14:25
1 mins
19
Weihai
14:45
14:47
2 mins
20
Wendeng East
15:00
15:02
2 mins
21
Rongcheng
15:14
15:14
0 mins
G456 is a G train route originating from
Shanghai Hongqiao at 06:05, and arriving at the final destination of
Rongcheng at 15:14. The duration of the total journey is
9 hours 09 minutes. There are 22 stops in total:
Shanghai Hongqiao, Wuxi East , Changzhou North, Zhenjiang South , Nanjing South, Bengbu South , Xuzhou East, Zaozhuang, Qufu East , Jinan, Zibo, Zhangqiu, Qingzhoushi, Weifang, Gaomi, Jimo North, Laiyang, Yantai South, Muping, Weihai, Wendeng East, Rongcheng. You can purchase
tickets starting at, and ending at any station. Ticket prices are set on a per kilometer basis.
What’s the different between Business, First and Second class?
Second class is the standard seating which normally takes up 80%+ of the train. Seats are configured in a 3 + 2 arrangement and are spacious compared to plane seats. First class seats are wider, positioned in a 2+2 arrangement, have slightly more legroom and a foldout foot stand. Business class is the top class (Yes, it’s opposite to airplanes), and is typically a 2+1 arrangement. It’s much like first class on a plane, with full lie-flat electric seats and (some) complimentary food.
How fast are the trains?
G trains are the fastest, travelling at 300 km/h on all routes, and 350 km/h on select routes including Beijing to Shanghai. D trains are also quite fast, travelling at 200-250 km/h. Other trains travel between 100-140 km/h and aren’t considered high-speed.
Is there a discount for return tickets?
No, only single direction train tickets can be purchased. Although some services will allow you to purchase return tickets, this is really just two one-way fares and there is no discount.
How far in advance can I purchase China Train Tickets?
You can purchase China Train Tickets up to 30 days in advance (previously it was 60 days). Occasionally, China Rail will do a major timetable adjustment which usually involves adding new trains and routes, and the forward booking window might by as short as 10 days.
