Nanjing to Kaifeng Train

南京 → 开封

Nanjing to Kaifeng takes between 2 hours 27 minutes and 11 hours 12 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 29 direct services, with the first train at 00:57 and the last at 21:12. 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 Kaifeng. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
29 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K28200:57Nanjing08:04Kaifeng7h07m
K15201:29Nanjing08:16Kaifeng6h47m
G197007:38Nanjing South10:24Lankaonan2h46m
G180207:42Nanjing South10:49Lankaonan3h07m
G197408:39Nanjing South11:49Kaifengbei3h10m
G147611:33Nanjing South14:16Lankaonan2h43m
K218612:47Nanjing20:24Kaifeng7h37m
K218612:47Nanjing19:48Lankao7h01m
K29012:59Nanjing20:45Kaifeng7h46m
K114713:05Nanjing21:05Kaifeng8h
K114713:05Nanjing20:23Lankao7h18m
K36013:14Nanjing21:42Kaifeng8h28m
K36013:14Nanjing21:08Lankao7h54m
G315213:21Nanjing South17:38Lankaonan4h17m
K405813:32Nanjing21:53Kaifeng8h21m
K23415:09Nanjing23:46Kaifeng8h37m
G8015:10Nanjing South17:41Kaifengbei2h31m
G181816:13Nanjing South18:59Kaifengbei2h46m
G181816:13Nanjing South18:40Lankaonan2h27m
G182216:55Nanjing South20:14Kaifengbei3h19m
D12217:06Nanjing22:24Kaifeng5h18m
G191617:37Nanjing South20:23Kaifengbei2h46m
K110218:18Nanjing03:12Kaifeng8h54m
K55719:39Nanjing04:27Kaifeng8h48m
Z4019:53Nanjing01:24Kaifeng5h31m
K479620:29Nanjing07:41Kaifeng11h12m
K479620:29Nanjing06:55Lankao10h26m
D9221:04Nanjing02:12Kaifeng5h08m
D12621:12Nanjing02:18Kaifeng5h06m

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

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Nanjing and Kaifeng

Compare the railway stations used to reach Nanjing and Kaifeng. 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
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

Railway Stations in Kaifeng

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

At a Glance

RouteNanjing (南京) to Kaifeng (开封)
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Direct services29
Fastest journey2 hours 27 minutes on G1818 (16:13 to 18:40)
First train00:57 K282 from Nanjing
Last train21:12 D126 from Nanjing
Departure stations on timetableNanjing, Nanjing South
Arrival stations on timetableKaifeng, Lankao South, Kaifeng North, Lankao
Train types in snapshotK, G, D, Z
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Kaifeng train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h27m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 29 direct services between Nanjing and Kaifeng.

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.