Nanjing to Shanghai Train
Nanjing is one of the Yangtze Delta's most underrated cities for independent travellers — the Ming city wall, the Confucius temple district and Xuanwu Lake all sit close to one another, and it is only about 1.5 hours from Shanghai by high-speed train.
- Fastest journey
- 1h15m
- Distance
- 301 km
- Trains per day
- 50+
- Departs
- Nanjing South
- Arrives
- Shanghai Hongqiao
Departures on 2026-10-29
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Second Class | First Class | Business Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z175 | 00:08 | 04:01 | 03:53 | – | – | – | Book |
| D61 | 00:49 | 04:21 | 03:32 | US$17 | – | – | Book |
| K8351 | 01:04 | 04:39 | 03:35 | – | – | – | Book |
| K335 | 01:10 | 04:45 | 03:35 | – | – | – | Book |
| K1047 | 01:16 | 05:06 | 03:50 | – | – | – | Book |
| K1555 | 01:30 | 05:12 | 03:42 | – | – | – | Book |
| K47 | 01:38 | 05:51 | 04:13 | – | – | – | Book |
| K2185 | 01:44 | 05:33 | 03:49 | – | – | – | Book |
| K359 | 01:56 | 05:22 | 03:26 | – | – | – | Book |
| K8481 | 02:09 | 06:03 | 03:54 | – | – | – | Book |
| K151 | 02:52 | 06:39 | 03:47 | – | – | – | Book |
| 1461 | 03:04 | 06:45 | 03:41 | – | – | – | Book |
Times shown are local China time (UTC+8). Prices are in US dollars and include service fee.
What you should know
- Nanjing South (南京南) is the high-speed hub; Nanjing Station (南京) is closer to Xuanwu Lake but used mainly by slower trains.
- More than 50 departures daily makes this a very low-stress same-day round trip.
- Nanjing pairs naturally with a continuation north on the same line to Beijing.
We book real tickets directly against your passport number — no Chinese ID or phone number needed. Your passport is your ticket: go to the staffed lane at the gate, let staff scan it, and board.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Shanghai to Nanjing train?
Fast G-trains take about 1 hour 15 minutes; D-trains with more stops take around 2 hours.
Is Nanjing worth a day trip from Shanghai?
Yes — the Ming city wall, the Confucius temple district and Xuanwu Lake all sit close to one another.
Which Nanjing station?
Nanjing South for high-speed arrivals; Nanjing Station if you want to be nearer Xuanwu Lake.