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Trains from Changzhou

14Jul
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Changzhou
Shanghai

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Travel time

Arrival Time

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Ticket price

Night trains

01:26
ChangzhouStation
2h 35m
04:01
ShanghaiShanghaisongjiang
Secondary station
Direct
Z Series Express Z175
from
10 USD
1
2h 35m, Direct
01:26
ChangzhouStation
04:01
ShanghaiShanghaisongjiang
Secondary station
from
10 USD
1
Direct
InterCity
02:27
ChangzhouStation
2h 12m
04:39
ShanghaiShanghaisongjiang
Secondary station
Direct
K Series K8351
from
10 USD
1
2h 12m, Direct
02:27
ChangzhouStation
04:39
ShanghaiShanghaisongjiang
Secondary station
from
10 USD
1
Direct
InterCity

Morning trains

04:20
ChangzhouStation
2h 19m
06:39
ShanghaiStation
Secondary station
Direct
K Series K151
from
9 USD
1
2h 19m, Direct
04:20
ChangzhouStation
06:39
ShanghaiStation
Secondary station
from
9 USD
1
Direct
InterCity
04:38
ChangzhouStation
2h 7m
06:45
ShanghaiStation
Secondary station
Direct
1 46
from
9 USD
1
2h 7m, Direct
04:38
ChangzhouStation
06:45
ShanghaiStation
Secondary station
from
9 USD
1
Direct

Day trains

12:04
ChangzhouChangzhou Bei (North)
49m
12:53
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
Direct
G Series G1735
from
30 USD
1
49m, Direct
12:04
ChangzhouChangzhou Bei (North)
12:53
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
from
30 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
12:07
ChangzhouStation
1h 9m
13:16
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
Direct
D Series D3013
from
21 USD
1
1h 9m, Direct
12:07
ChangzhouStation
13:16
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
from
21 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Evening trains

18:02
ChangzhouChangzhou Bei (North)
56m
18:58
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
Direct
G Series G747
from
30 USD
1
56m, Direct
18:02
ChangzhouChangzhou Bei (North)
18:58
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
from
30 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
18:02
ChangzhouStation
1h 17m
19:19
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
Direct
D Series D2211
from
21 USD
1
1h 17m, Direct
18:02
ChangzhouStation
19:19
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
from
21 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
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First train

01:26
night

Last train

23:02
distance

Travel duration

1h 10m
daily-departure

Daily departures

204
departure-station

Departure station

Changzhou
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Changes

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Arrival station

Shanghai
ticket-price

Ticket price

from $5
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Fastest trip

36m
longest-s

Longest trip

4h 14m

Trains to Changzhou

Inbound trains reach Changzhou at Changzhou Railway Station and Changzhou North Railway Station. China Railway services from Shanghai arrive in around 50m to 1h20m, depending on the train and departure station. Trains from Nanjing reach Changzhou in around 35m to 1h. Intercity trains from Suzhou arrive in roughly 25m to 45m, while Wuxi services can reach Changzhou in about 15m to 30m. Longer-distance G-series trains from Beijing South arrive at Changzhou North in around 4h30m to 5h30m. Trains from Hangzhou typically reach Changzhou in about 1h30m to 2h30m, depending on routing and service type.

Visiting Changzhou

Changzhou sits on one of eastern China's busiest rail corridors between Shanghai and Nanjing. The city has two main passenger stations: Changzhou Railway Station in the central area and Changzhou North Railway Station on the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway. China Railway operates the main long-distance and regional services serving Changzhou. Train services from Changzhou include G-series high-speed trains, D-series electric multiple unit services, C-series intercity trains on the Shanghai-Nanjing corridor, and selected conventional trains. Changzhou North handles most high-speed trains on the national north-south axis, while Changzhou Railway Station remains important for intercity and conventional rail services within Jiangsu and the Yangtze River Delta. Rail routes from Changzhou run east toward Shanghai, Suzhou, and Wuxi, west toward Nanjing and Zhenjiang, north on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed axis toward Jinan, Tianjin, and Beijing, and south or southwest via transfers toward Hangzhou and Hefei. Book trains from and to Changzhou online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Changzhou

From Changzhou, China Railway trains run east through the Yangtze River Delta toward Wuxi, Suzhou, and Shanghai. This corridor is served by G-series high-speed trains, D-series services, and C-series intercity trains, with departures using both Changzhou Railway Station and Changzhou North Railway Station depending on the service. Westbound trains link Changzhou with Zhenjiang and Nanjing, where passengers can continue across the wider national network. Northbound high-speed services from Changzhou North follow the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway toward Jinan, Tianjin, and Beijing. Southbound or southwestbound itineraries use high-speed connections and transfers toward Hangzhou, Hefei, and other cities in eastern China.

Changzhou

Changzhou - A historical city in southern Jiangsu province known for the Tianning Temple and its industrial significance in the Yangtze River Delta.

Changzhou

StationStation

Changzhou Bei (North)

StationStation

Qishuyan

StationStation

Jintan

StationStation

Wujin

StationStation

Liyang

StationStation

Wawushan

StationStation
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1h 10m

Shanghai

Shanghai - China's largest city and a major global financial center, featuring a blend of colonial architecture and futuristic skyscrapers.

Shanghaisongjiang

StationStation

Shanghai Nan (South)

StationStation

Shanghai

StationStation

Nanxiang Bei (North)

StationStation

Shanghai Xi (West)

StationStation

Shanghai Hongqiao

StationStation

Jinshan Bei (North)

StationStation

Anting Bei (North)

StationStation

Liantang

StationStation

Antingxi

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Booking Changzhou Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Tips for Online Reservations
Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Changzhou train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Chinese New Year, National Day Golden Week, Labor Day, and summer holidays. Train prices vary by train category and seat type; ticket counters remain available at Changzhou stations. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.
Buying Train Tickets Online
Buy train tickets online for Changzhou with Rail Monsters by choosing departure dates, selecting China Railway G, D, C, or conventional services, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Changzhou train stations such as Changzhou Railway Station and Changzhou North Railway Station, depending on the route shown in search results.
Types of Train Tickets Available
Changzhou services include regular tickets for China Railway trains, reserved seats on G, D, and C services, and sleeper or seat tickets on selected conventional trains. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear for advance bookings to and from Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Beijing, Hangzhou, and other major cities.

Changzhou Train Travel FAQ and Tips

How do I buy train tickets to and from Changzhou?

You can buy train tickets to and from Changzhou through Rail Monsters by entering Changzhou Railway Station or Changzhou North Railway Station, selecting a travel date, and choosing a China Railway service. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Changzhou routes. After payment, you receive booking confirmation with the ticket details needed for travel.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Changzhou?

China Railway G, D, and C trains from Changzhou use assigned seating, so the ticket normally includes a specific train and seat. Conventional trains may offer hard seat, hard sleeper, soft sleeper, or other reserved ticket types depending on the service. Booking ahead is useful on the Shanghai-Nanjing corridor during Chinese New Year, National Day Golden Week, Labor Day, and Friday or Sunday travel peaks.

What are the main train connections to and from Changzhou?

Changzhou connects with Shanghai in around 50m to 1h20m, Nanjing in around 35m to 1h, Suzhou in around 25m to 45m, and Wuxi in around 15m to 30m by China Railway high-speed or intercity trains. Longer-distance G trains link Changzhou with Beijing in around 4h30m to 5h30m and Hangzhou in around 1h30m to 2h30m depending on routing and station.

Is there an airport rail link in Changzhou?

Changzhou Benniu International Airport does not have a dedicated passenger railway station or direct airport train. Travelers using rail normally arrive at Changzhou Railway Station or Changzhou North Railway Station, then continue to the airport by road transport. For wider flight connections, passengers may also use China Railway services to Shanghai or Nanjing and connect onward from those cities' airport areas.

Can I buy Changzhou train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute tickets for short China Railway trips from Changzhou may be available outside peak periods, but popular G, D, and C trains can sell out or have limited seat choices. Rail Monsters accepts Changzhou train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, which helps during Chinese New Year, National Day Golden Week, Labor Day, and busy summer travel dates.

What is the main train route from Changzhou?

The main rail route from Changzhou is the Shanghai-Nanjing corridor, operated by China Railway with frequent G, D, and C train services. Changzhou to Shanghai usually takes around 50m to 1h20m depending on the train and station, while Changzhou to Nanjing commonly takes around 35m to 1h. Changzhou North is used by many high-speed trains, and Changzhou Railway Station handles many intercity services.

Do high-speed trains serve Changzhou?

Yes. Changzhou is served by China Railway high-speed trains, mainly G-series services at Changzhou North Railway Station and some D or C services at Changzhou Railway Station. The city is on the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway and the Shanghai-Nanjing intercity corridor. Conventional trains also serve Changzhou Railway Station for selected longer-distance or lower-speed journeys.

What are the main train stations in Changzhou?

Changzhou Railway Station is the central rail station and serves many intercity, regional, and conventional China Railway trains. Changzhou North Railway Station is the high-speed station on the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway, used by many G-series trains. Travelers should check the station name carefully before departure because Changzhou and Changzhou North are separate stations with different train stops.
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