Which stations serve Beijing and Nantong?

Beijing South, Beijing Fengtai serve Beijing; Nantong West, Haian, Rugaonan, Rugao, Nantong serve Nantong.

Beijing to Nantong Train

北京 → 南通

Beijing to Nantong takes between 5 hours 10 minutes and 13 hours 38 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 13 direct services, with the first train at 07:38 and the last at 21:40. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Beijing and Nantong. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

13 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G887	07:38Beijing South	13:15Nantong West	5h37m
G887	07:38Beijing South	12:48Haian	5h10m
G887	07:38Beijing South	13:00Rugaonan	5h22m
G2573	12:11Beijing South	18:14Haian	6h03m
G2573	12:11Beijing South	18:28Rugao	6h17m
G2575	13:46Beijing South	20:13Nantong	6h27m
G2575	13:46Beijing South	19:39Haian	5h53m
G2575	13:46Beijing South	19:51Rugaonan	6h05m
Z51	19:20Beijing Fengtai	08:58Nantong	13h38m
Z51	19:20Beijingfengtai	08:11Haian	12h51m
Z51	19:20Beijingfengtai	08:29Rugao	13h09m
Z29	21:40Beijing Fengtai	09:54Nantong	12h14m
Z29	21:40Beijingfengtai	09:11Haian	11h31m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Beijing and Nantong

Compare the railway stations used to reach Beijing and Nantong. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Beijing

Beijing South北京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 4Metro Line 14
Beijing Fengtai北京丰台
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 10Metro Line 16

Railway Stations in Nantong

Nantong West南通西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 1
Haian海安
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rugao South如皋南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rugao如皋
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Nantong南通
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Beijing (北京) to Nantong (南通)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	13
Fastest journey	5 hours 10 minutes on G887 (07:38 to 12:48)
First train	07:38 G887 from Beijing South
Last train	21:40 Z29 from Beijingfengtai
Departure stations on timetable	Beijing South, Beijing Fengtai
Arrival stations on timetable	Nantong West, Haian, Rugao South, Rugao, Nantong
Train types in snapshot	G, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Beijing to Nantong train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h10m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 13 direct services between Beijing and Nantong.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.