Jinan to Nantong Train

济南 → 南通

Jinan to Nantong takes between 3 hours 11 minutes and 7 hours by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 17 direct services, with the first train at 06:00 and the last at 15:40. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
17 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D212106:00Jinan West12:12Haian6h12m
D212106:00Jinan West12:44Nantongxi6h44m
D212106:00Jinan West12:25Rugaonan6h25m
D212307:34Jinan West14:12Haian6h38m
D212307:34Jinan West14:34Nantongxi7h
G88709:37Jinan West12:48Haian3h11m
G88709:37Jinan West13:15Nantongxi3h38m
G88709:37Jinan West13:00Rugaonan3h23m
G259711:55Jinan West15:42Haian3h47m
G259711:55Jinan West16:08Nantong4h13m
G257313:56Jinan West18:14Haian4h18m
G257313:56Jinan West18:28Rugao4h32m
D166314:35Jinan East20:21Haian5h46m
D166314:35Jinan East20:49Nantong6h14m
G257515:40Jinan West19:39Haian3h59m
G257515:40Jinan West20:13Nantong4h33m
G257515:40Jinan West19:51Rugaonan4h11m

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

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Railway Stations in Jinan and Nantong

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

Railway Stations in Jinan

  • Jinan West济南西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Rail Transit Line 1
  • Jinan East济南东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Rail Transit Line 3Rail Transit Line 6

Railway Stations in Nantong

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

At a Glance

RouteJinan (济南) to Nantong (南通)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services17
Fastest journey3 hours 11 minutes on G887 (09:37 to 12:48)
First train06:00 D2121 from Jinan West
Last train15:40 G2575 from Jinan West
Departure stations on timetableJinan West, Jinan East
Arrival stations on timetableHaian, Nantong West, Rugao South, Nantong, Rugao
Train types in snapshotD, G
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Jinan to Nantong train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h11m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 17 direct services between Jinan 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.