Which stations serve Kaifeng and Nanjing?

Kaifeng, Kaifengbei, Lankaonan, Lankao serve Kaifeng; Nanjing, Nanjing South serve Nanjing.

Kaifeng to Nanjing Train

开封 → 南京

Kaifeng to Nanjing takes between 2 hours 46 minutes and 9 hours 7 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 25 direct services, with the first train at 01:07 and the last at 23:11. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

25 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K558	01:07Kaifeng	08:48Nanjing	7h41m
K2665	01:37Kaifeng	10:44Nanjing	9h07m
Z375	03:40Kaifeng	10:23Nanjing	6h43m
D111	07:18Kaifeng	13:06Nanjing	5h48m
D215	07:33Kaifeng	13:00Nanjing	5h27m
G1809	09:14Kaifengbei	12:11Nanjing South	2h57m
G3175	16:30Lankaonan	20:24Nanjing South	3h54m
G1973	17:45Kaifengbei	21:04Nanjing South	3h19m
K2185	18:04Kaifeng	01:37Nanjing	7h33m
K359	18:18Kaifeng	01:49Nanjing	7h31m
K289	18:29Kaifeng	01:43Nanjing	7h14m
G1947	18:37Kaifengbei	21:23Nanjing South	2h46m
K2185	18:37Lankao	01:37Nanjing	7h
K359	18:50Lankao	01:49Nanjing	6h59m
K151	18:59Kaifeng	02:43Nanjing	7h44m
K289	19:01Lankao	01:43Nanjing	6h42m
G1885	19:04Lankaonan	22:42Nanjing South	3h38m
K151	19:31Lankao	02:43Nanjing	7h12m
K233	20:11Lankao	03:32Nanjing	7h21m
K281	20:12Kaifeng	03:39Nanjing	7h27m
K1148	20:40Kaifeng	04:20Nanjing	7h40m
K281	20:44Lankao	03:39Nanjing	6h55m
K1101	20:54Kaifeng	04:14Nanjing	7h20m
D91	21:52Kaifeng	03:21Nanjing	5h29m
K736	23:11Lankao	07:30Nanjing	8h19m

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

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Railway Stations in Kaifeng and Nanjing

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

Railway Stations in Kaifeng

Kaifeng开封
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Kaifeng North开封北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Lankao South兰考南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Lankao兰考
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Nanjing

Nanjing南京
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Nanjing South南京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

At a Glance

Route	Kaifeng (开封) to Nanjing (南京)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	25
Fastest journey	2 hours 46 minutes on G1947 (18:37 to 21:23)
First train	01:07 K558 from Kaifeng
Last train	23:11 K736 from Lankao
Departure stations on timetable	Kaifeng, Kaifeng North, Lankao South, Lankao
Arrival stations on timetable	Nanjing, Nanjing South
Train types in snapshot	K, Z, D, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Kaifeng to Nanjing train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h46m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 25 direct services between Kaifeng and Nanjing.

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.