Nanjing to Nantong Train

南京 → 南通

Nanjing to Nantong takes between 1 hour 48 minutes and 3 hours 47 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 42 direct services, with the first train at 06:00 and the last at 19:39. 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 Nantong. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
42 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
C385106:00Nanjing08:27Nantong West2h27m
C385106:00Nanjing08:05Rugao2h05m
C385106:00Nanjing07:51Hai'an1h51m
K839208:23Nanjing11:25Hai'an3h02m
C42108:50Nanjing11:26Nantong2h36m
C42108:50Nanjing10:57Rugao2h07m
C42108:50Nanjing10:44Hai'an1h54m
C42108:50Nanjing12:33Qidong3h43m
C42108:50Nanjing11:59Haimen3h09m
C385509:12Nanjing11:36Nantong West2h24m
C385509:12Nanjing11:14Rugao2h02m
C385509:12Nanjing11:00Hai'an1h48m
C377112:41Nanjing14:53Rugao2h12m
C377112:41Nanjing14:39Hai'an1h58m
C41512:53Nanjing15:27Nantong2h34m
C41512:53Nanjing14:49Hai'an1h56m
C41512:53Nanjing16:14Qidong3h21m
C41512:53Nanjing15:50Haimen2h57m
C385913:20Nanjing15:46Nantong West2h26m
C385913:20Nanjing15:16Hai'an1h56m
K839613:54Nanjing17:27Nantong3h33m
C377514:20Nanjing16:53Nantong West2h33m
C377514:20Nanjing16:30Rugao2h10m
C386314:49Nanjing17:07Nantong West2h18m
C386314:49Nanjing16:37Hai'an1h48m
C376116:06Nanjing18:41Nantong2h35m
C376116:06Nanjing18:12Rugao2h06m
C376116:06Nanjing17:58Hai'an1h52m
D550217:18Nanjing20:32Nantong3h14m
D550217:18Nanjing20:09Rugao South2h51m
C386717:58Nanjing20:08Rugao2h10m
C386717:58Nanjing19:54Hai'an1h56m
C42918:12Nanjing20:54Nantong2h42m
C42918:12Nanjing20:13Hai'an2h01m
C42918:12Nanjing21:43Qidong3h31m
C42918:12Nanjing21:19Haimen3h07m
D315119:25Nanjing South23:12Nantong3h47m
D315119:25Nanjing South22:43Hai'an3h18m
C378119:33Nanjing22:05Nantong2h32m
C378119:33Nanjing21:37Rugao2h04m
C378119:33Nanjing21:23Hai'an1h50m
D544219:39Nanjing22:55Nantong3h16m

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

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Railway Stations in Nanjing and Nantong

Compare the railway stations used to reach Nanjing and Nantong. 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 Nantong

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

At a Glance

RouteNanjing (南京) to Nantong (南通)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services42
Fastest journey1 hour 48 minutes on C3855 (09:12 to 11:00)
First train06:00 C3851 from Nanjing
Last train19:39 D5442 from Nanjing
Departure stations on timetableNanjing, Nanjing South
Arrival stations on timetableNantong West, Rugao, Haian, Nantong, Qidong, Haimen, Rugao South
Train types in snapshotC, K, D
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Nantong train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h48m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 42 direct services between Nanjing 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.