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Trains from Nanjing

25Jun
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Nanjing
Shanghai

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Night trains

00:49
NanjingStation
3h 32m
04:21
ShanghaiShanghaisongjiang
Secondary station
Direct
T Series - Express T135
from
1597 USD
1
3h 32m, Direct
00:49
NanjingStation
04:21
ShanghaiShanghaisongjiang
Secondary station
from
1597 USD
1
Direct
Sleeping berth
03:29
NanjingStation
2h 44m
06:13
ShanghaiStation
Secondary station
Direct
D Series D94
from
1541 USD
1
2h 44m, Direct
03:29
NanjingStation
06:13
ShanghaiStation
Secondary station
from
1541 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Morning trains

04:46
NanjingStation
3h 8m
07:54
ShanghaiShanghaisongjiang
Secondary station
Direct
D Series D181
from
2546 USD
1
3h 8m, Direct
04:46
NanjingStation
07:54
ShanghaiShanghaisongjiang
Secondary station
from
2546 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
04:52
NanjingStation
2h 39m
07:31
ShanghaiShanghaisongjiang
Secondary station
Direct
D Series D17
from
2801 USD
1
2h 39m, Direct
04:52
NanjingStation
07:31
ShanghaiShanghaisongjiang
Secondary station
from
2801 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Day trains

12:00
NanjingStation
1h 39m
13:39
ShanghaiStation
Secondary station
Direct
G Series G7011
from
4422 USD
1
1h 39m, Direct
12:00
NanjingStation
13:39
ShanghaiStation
Secondary station
from
4422 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
12:06
NanjingNanjing Nan (South)
1h 23m
13:29
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
Direct
G Series G1715
from
4623 USD
1
1h 23m, Direct
12:06
NanjingNanjing Nan (South)
13:29
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
from
4623 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Evening trains

18:00
NanjingStation
1h 43m
19:43
ShanghaiStation
Secondary station
Direct
G Series G7023
from
4422 USD
1
1h 43m, Direct
18:00
NanjingStation
19:43
ShanghaiStation
Secondary station
from
4422 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
18:02
NanjingNanjing Nan (South)
2h 6m
20:08
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
Direct
G Series G141
from
4324 USD
1
2h 6m, Direct
18:02
NanjingNanjing Nan (South)
20:08
ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
from
4324 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
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First train

00:03
night

Last train

22:51
distance

Travel duration

1h 50m
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Daily departures

238
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Departure station

Nanjing
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Changes

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Arrival station

Shanghai
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Ticket price

from $8
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Fastest trip

1h 0m
longest-s

Longest trip

5h 57m

Trains to Nanjing

Inbound trains arrive in Nanjing mainly at Nanjing South Railway Station, with some services also using Nanjing Railway Station. China Railway high-speed trains from Shanghai Hongqiao reach Nanjing in around 1h to 1h20m. Trains from Beijing South arrive in about 3h30m to 4h. Services from Hangzhou East reach Nanjing in around 1h15m, while trains from Hefei South take roughly 50m. Suzhou services arrive in about 50m on many high-speed departures. Westbound high-speed trains from Wuhan reach Nanjing in around 3h, depending on the stopping pattern and arrival station.

Visiting Nanjing

Nanjing is one of eastern China's main rail hubs, positioned on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed corridor and the Shanghai-Wuhan-Chengdu passenger corridor. The city has two principal passenger stations for intercity travel: Nanjing South Railway Station and Nanjing Railway Station. China Railway operates the city's long-distance and regional rail services, making Nanjing a key stop between the Yangtze River Delta and northern China. Services from Nanjing include G-category high-speed trains, D-category动车 services, C-category regional intercity trains, and conventional Z, T, and K trains on selected longer routes. Nanjing South Railway Station handles most high-speed trains from Nanjing, while Nanjing Railway Station serves a mix of high-speed, intercity, and conventional services on routes crossing Jiangsu and beyond. Rail routes from Nanjing run east toward Shanghai and Suzhou, north toward Beijing and Xuzhou, south toward Hangzhou and Ningbo, and west toward Hefei, Wuhan, and Chengdu. Travelers also use Nanjing for onward rail links across Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Hubei, and the wider national network. Book trains from and to Nanjing online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Nanjing

From Nanjing South Railway Station, China Railway high-speed services run east across the Yangtze River Delta toward Shanghai, Suzhou, and other Jiangsu cities. Northbound G-category trains follow the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed corridor toward Xuzhou, Jinan, Tianjin, and Beijing. Southbound services link Nanjing with Hangzhou, Ningbo, and the wider Zhejiang rail network. Westbound trains from Nanjing connect with Anhui and central China through Hefei and Wuhan, with onward routes toward Changsha, Chongqing, and Chengdu on selected services. Nanjing Railway Station supports conventional Z, T, and K trains as well as some high-speed and intercity departures, giving the city both fast daytime options and longer conventional rail links.

Nanjing

Nanjing - The former capital of China, featuring the Ming City Wall and the Purple Mountain area. It serves as a major transportation hub in Jiangsu Province.

Nanjing

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Nanjing Nan (South)

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Jiangning Xi (West)

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Jiangning

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Xianlin

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Lishui (Nanjing)

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Shanghai

Shanghai - A global financial center known for its colonial era architecture at the Bund and the modern skyscrapers of the Pudong district.

Shanghaisongjiang

StationStation

Shanghai Nan (South)

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Shanghai

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Nanxiang Bei (North)

StationStation

Shanghai Xi (West)

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Shanghai Hongqiao

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Jinshan Bei (North)

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Anting Bei (North)

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Liantang

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Antingxi

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

Types of Train Tickets Available
Nanjing services include regular tickets for conventional trains, reserved seats on most China Railway high-speed services, and non-reserved options only where a specific train allows them. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear on advance searches to and from Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Hefei, Wuhan, Suzhou, and Xuzhou.
Buying Train Tickets Online
Buy train tickets online for Nanjing with Rail Monsters by selecting departure dates, checking China Railway G, D, C, Z, T, or K services, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Nanjing train stations such as Nanjing South Railway Station and Nanjing Railway Station, depending on the route.
Tips for Online Reservations
Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Nanjing 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 depend on train category and seat type; ticket counters remain available at major stations. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.

Nanjing Train Travel FAQ and Tips

What is the main train route from Nanjing?

The main rail route from Nanjing is the China Railway high-speed corridor to Shanghai. G-category trains from Nanjing South Railway Station reach Shanghai Hongqiao in around 1h to 1h20m, depending on stops. D-category services and some trains from Nanjing Railway Station also operate on the same eastern corridor, giving travelers several train options between Jiangsu and Shanghai.

How do I buy train tickets to and from Nanjing?

Train tickets to and from Nanjing can be bought at Rail Monsters by entering your travel date, selecting Nanjing South Railway Station or Nanjing Railway Station, and choosing a China Railway service. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Nanjing services. After purchase, passengers receive booking confirmation and ticket details for the selected departure.

Do high-speed trains serve Nanjing?

Yes. Nanjing is a major high-speed rail city in China. China Railway G-category trains serve Nanjing South Railway Station on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed line and other national corridors. D-category动车 services also operate from Nanjing on intercity and longer-distance routes. Conventional Z, T, and K trains remain available on selected routes from Nanjing Railway Station.

What are the main train stations in Nanjing?

Nanjing South Railway Station is the city's main high-speed rail hub, used by most China Railway G, D, and C trains. Nanjing Railway Station is the central mixed-traffic station for high-speed, intercity, and conventional services. Travelers should check the station name carefully when booking, because Nanjing South and Nanjing Railway Station are separate stations with different rail service patterns.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Nanjing?

China Railway high-speed trains from Nanjing normally use reserved seats, with seat classes assigned at booking. Conventional Z, T, and K trains also use booked seat or sleeper categories where available. During Chinese New Year, National Day Golden Week, and university travel periods, reserve early for Nanjing South Railway Station departures, especially on routes toward Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, and Wuhan.

What are the main train connections to and from Nanjing?

Nanjing connects with Shanghai in around 1h to 1h20m by high-speed train, Beijing in about 3h30m to 4h, Hangzhou in around 1h15m, Hefei in roughly 50m, Suzhou in about 50m, and Wuhan in around 3h. Xuzhou services usually take about 1h to 1h30m, depending on train category and station stops.

How do I get from Nanjing to the airport by train?

Nanjing Lukou International Airport is not served by a mainline intercity railway station used for China Railway long-distance ticketing. Travelers arriving by high-speed train usually use Nanjing South Railway Station as the main rail transfer point before continuing to the airport by local transport. For intercity rail tickets, search Nanjing South Railway Station or Nanjing Railway Station rather than the airport.

Can I buy Nanjing train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute Nanjing train tickets may be available, but popular China Railway high-speed departures can sell out during Chinese New Year, National Day Golden Week, Labor Day, and summer holidays. Rail Monsters accepts Nanjing train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, so early booking is useful for preferred departures, seat classes, and routes through Nanjing South Railway Station.
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