Which stations serve Nanjing and Botou?

Nanjing, Nanjing South serve Nanjing; Botou serve Botou.

Nanjing to Botou Train

南京 → 泊头

Nanjing to Botou takes between 10 hours 26 minutes and 11 hours 54 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 02:12 and the last at 23:47. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K552	02:12Nanjing	12:56Botou	10h44m
K345	07:17Nanjing	19:11Botou	11h54m
K188	23:47Nanjing	10:13Botou	10h26m

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

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Railway Stations in Nanjing and Botou

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

Railway Stations in Nanjing

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

Railway Stations in Botou

Botou泊头
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Nanjing (南京) to Botou (泊头)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	10 hours 26 minutes on K188 (23:47 to 10:13)
First train	02:12 K552 from Nanjing
Last train	23:47 K188 from Nanjing
Departure stations on timetable	Nanjing
Arrival stations on timetable	Botou
Train types in snapshot	K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Botou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 10h26m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Nanjing and Botou.

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.