Nanchang to Shanghai Train

南昌 → 上海

Nanchang to Shanghai takes between 2 hours 47 minutes and 13 hours 37 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 50 direct services, with the first train at 08:24 and the last at 23:58. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
50 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G134208:24Nanchang West12:13Shanghaihongqiao3h49m
G134408:52Nanchang West12:38Shanghaihongqiao3h46m
G22409:31Nanchang West12:19Shanghai South2h48m
G134609:36Nanchang West13:13Shanghaihongqiao3h37m
G139610:17Nanchang West14:35Shanghaihongqiao4h18m
G23210:34Nanchang West13:21Shanghaihongqiao2h47m
G278710:37Nanchang West16:22Shanghaihongqiao5h45m
G27011:22Nanchang East14:17Shanghaihongqiao2h55m
G24612:06Nanchang West15:03Shanghaihongqiao2h57m
G134812:11Nanchang West16:05Shanghaihongqiao3h54m
G20412:20Nanchang West15:09Shanghaihongqiao2h49m
G136712:37Nanchang West16:25Shanghaihongqiao3h48m
G217612:57Nanchang West16:57Shanghai South4h
G306813:14Nanchang East17:20Shanghai South4h06m
G214213:21Nanchang West17:10Shanghaihongqiao3h49m
G22813:44Nanchang West16:50Shanghaihongqiao3h06m
G24214:05Nanchang West16:54Shanghaihongqiao2h49m
G161615:27Nanchang West19:21Shanghaihongqiao3h54m
G23815:33Nanchang West18:22Shanghaihongqiao2h49m
K155515:35Nanchang05:12Shanghai13h37m
G90215:40Nanchang East19:43Shanghaihongqiao4h03m
G161615:50Jinxiannan19:21Shanghaihongqiao3h31m
G133416:10Nanchang West20:56Shanghaihongqiao4h46m
G24816:24Nanchang East19:25Shanghaihongqiao3h01m
G26416:33Nanchang West19:30Shanghaihongqiao2h57m
K417816:43Jinxian04:05Shanghaisongjiang11h22m
G132817:13Nanchang West21:30Shanghaihongqiao4h17m
G278317:34Nanchang West22:59Shanghai5h25m
G130217:50Nanchang West21:47Shanghaihongqiao3h57m
G307818:19Nanchang East22:26Shanghaihongqiao4h07m
G219018:24Nanchang West22:30Shanghaihongqiao4h06m
G150618:42Nanchang West22:56Shanghaihongqiao4h14m
G99818:46Nanchang East22:28Shanghai South3h42m
G25418:57Nanchang West21:54Shanghaihongqiao2h57m
G130619:01Nanchang East22:49Shanghai South3h48m
G22019:02Nanchang West21:57Shanghaihongqiao2h55m
G147219:07Nanchang West23:29Shanghaihongqiao4h22m
K118619:12Nanchang05:43Shanghaisongjiang10h31m
G20619:14Nanchang West22:01Shanghaihongqiao2h47m
G150619:19Jinxiannan22:56Shanghaihongqiao3h37m
G135019:27Nanchang West23:01Shanghaihongqiao3h34m
G147219:44Jinxiannan23:29Shanghaihongqiao3h45m
G25219:54Nanchang West22:43Shanghaihongqiao2h49m
G20819:59Nanchang West23:04Shanghaihongqiao3h05m
K118620:10Jinxian05:43Shanghaisongjiang9h33m
G491820:36Nanchang East00:07Shanghaihongqiao3h31m
K28820:57Nanchang07:10Shanghaisongjiang10h13m
K35221:50Nanchang07:50Shanghaisongjiang10h
K12123:50Nanchang10:14Shanghaisongjiang10h24m
G89623:58Nanchang East06:58Shanghaihongqiao7h

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

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Railway Stations in Nanchang and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Nanchang

  • Nanchang West南昌西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2
  • Nanchang East南昌东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2
  • Nanchang南昌
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2
  • Jinxian South进贤南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Jinxian进贤
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
  • Shanghai South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
  • Shanghai上海
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9

At a Glance

RouteNanchang (南昌) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services50
Fastest journey2 hours 47 minutes on G232 (10:34 to 13:21)
First train08:24 G1342 from Nanchang West
Last train23:58 G896 from Nanchang East
Departure stations on timetableNanchang West, Nanchang East, Nanchang, Jinxian South, Jinxian
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
Train types in snapshotG, K
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanchang to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h47m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 50 direct services between Nanchang and Shanghai.

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.