Shanghai to Nanjing 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
- Shanghai Hongqiao
- Arrives
- Nanjing South
Departures on 2026-10-29
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Second Class | First Class | Business Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K528 | 03:52 | 07:40 | 03:48 | – | – | – | Book |
| G7032 | 05:45 | 07:42 | 01:57 | US$23 sold out | US$32 sold out | – | Book |
| G3124 | 06:06 | 08:13 | 02:07 | US$29 | US$43 | – | Book |
| G1970 | 06:09 | 07:36 | 01:27 | US$28 | US$43 | US$76 sold out | Book |
| D352 | 06:12 | 08:30 | 02:18 | US$25 | US$35 | – | Book |
| G1802 | 06:13 | 07:40 | 01:27 | US$29 | US$45 sold out | US$80 sold out | Book |
| G7080 | 06:19 | 08:33 | 02:14 | US$26 | US$37 | US$75 | Book |
| G3176 | 06:19 | 07:55 | 01:36 | US$28 | US$43 | US$80 sold out | Book |
| G532 | 06:31 | 08:03 | 01:32 | US$28 | US$43 | US$76 | Book |
| G548 | 06:32 | 08:40 | 02:08 | US$27 | US$41 | US$77 | Book |
| G1772 | 06:35 | 08:23 | 01:48 | US$28 | US$43 | US$76 | Book |
| G3230 | 06:42 | 08:59 | 02:17 | US$26 | US$37 | US$75 | 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.