Nanjing to Shanghai Train

南京 → 上海

Nanjing to Shanghai takes between 1 hour and 5 hours 48 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 569 direct services, with the first train at 00:08 and the last at 22:51. 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 Shanghai. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
569 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 569 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
Z17500:08Nanjing04:01Shanghai Songjiang3h53m
Z17800:08Nanjing04:01Shanghai Songjiang3h53m
D6100:49Nanjing04:21Shanghai Songjiang3h32m
K835101:04Nanjing04:39Shanghai Songjiang3h35m
K835401:04Nanjing04:39Shanghai Songjiang3h35m
K33501:10Nanjing04:45Shanghai Songjiang3h35m
K33801:10Nanjing04:45Shanghai Songjiang3h35m
K104601:16Nanjing05:06Shanghai3h50m
K104701:16Nanjing05:06Shanghai3h50m
K155501:30Nanjing05:12Shanghai3h42m
K155801:30Nanjing05:12Shanghai3h42m
K4701:38Nanjing05:51Shanghai Songjiang4h13m
K5001:38Nanjing05:51Shanghai Songjiang4h13m
K218501:44Nanjing05:33Shanghai3h49m
K218801:44Nanjing05:33Shanghai3h49m
K35901:56Nanjing05:22Shanghai3h26m
K36201:56Nanjing05:22Shanghai3h26m
K848102:09Nanjing06:03Shanghai3h54m
K848402:09Nanjing06:03Shanghai3h54m
K15102:52Nanjing06:39Shanghai3h47m
K15402:52Nanjing06:39Shanghai3h47m
146103:04Nanjing06:45Shanghai3h41m
K583303:10Nanjing08:18Shanghai Songjiang5h08m
K583603:10Nanjing08:18Shanghai Songjiang5h08m
K836103:10Nanjing08:09Shanghai4h59m
K836403:10Nanjing08:09Shanghai4h59m
D9103:29Nanjing06:13Shanghai2h44m
D9403:29Nanjing06:13Shanghai2h44m
K23303:40Nanjing09:05Shanghai5h25m
K23603:40Nanjing09:05Shanghai5h25m
K28103:46Nanjing06:53Shanghai3h07m
K28403:46Nanjing06:53Shanghai3h07m
K84903:52Nanjing08:48Shanghai4h56m
K85203:52Nanjing08:48Shanghai4h56m
D18104:46Nanjing07:54Shanghai Songjiang3h08m
D18404:46Nanjing07:54Shanghai Songjiang3h08m
D1704:52Nanjing07:31Shanghai Songjiang2h39m
D704:58Nanjing07:25Shanghai2h27m
Z28105:06Nanjing08:44Shanghai Songjiang3h38m
Z28405:06Nanjing08:44Shanghai Songjiang3h38m
D905:13Nanjing08:00Shanghai South2h47m
D20205:19Nanjing08:09Shanghai Songjiang2h50m
D20305:19Nanjing08:09Shanghai Songjiang2h50m
G702905:34Nanjing07:30Shanghai1h56m
G721505:49Nanjing South07:15Shanghai1h26m
G703105:58Nanjing07:50Shanghai West1h52m
G703105:58Nanjing07:59Shanghai2h01m
C385106:00Nanjing09:56Shanghai3h56m
C385406:00Nanjing09:56Shanghai3h56m
G710106:07Nanjing08:19Shanghai Hongqiao2h12m
D98106:10Nanjing South08:04Shanghai Hongqiao1h54m
D98406:10Nanjing South08:04Shanghai Hongqiao1h54m
G305906:14Nanjing South07:29Shanghai Hongqiao1h15m
G305906:14Nanjing South07:46Shanghai Songjiang1h32m
G717906:20Nanjing South07:49Shanghai Hongqiao1h29m
C300106:28Nanjing South08:46Shanghai South2h18m
C300406:28Nanjing South08:46Shanghai South2h18m
D98506:28Nanjing South08:58Shanghai Hongqiao2h30m
D98806:28Nanjing South08:58Shanghai Hongqiao2h30m
G703506:28Nanjing08:35Shanghai2h07m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Nanjing and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Nanjing

  • Nanjing南京
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3
  • Nanjing South南京南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3
  • Jiangning West江宁西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Lishui溧水
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Shanghai上海
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • Shanghai South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
  • Shanghai West上海西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 11Metro Line 15
  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17

At a Glance

RouteNanjing (南京) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services569
Fastest journey1 hour on G35 (22:51 to 23:51)
First train00:08 Z178 from Nanjing
Last train22:51 G35 from Nanjing South
Departure stations on timetableNanjing, Nanjing South, Jiangning West, Lishui
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai Songjiang, Shanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghai West, Shanghai Hongqiao
Train types in snapshotZ, D, K, G, C, T
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥427, Premier class from ¥277, First class from ¥166, Preferred first class from ¥297, Second class from ¥55, Luxury soft sleeper from ¥250.50, First-class sleeper from ¥139, Dynamic sleeper from ¥150, Soft sleeper from ¥134.50, Second-class sleeper from ¥111, Hard sleeper from ¥86.50, Hard seat from ¥40.50, No seat from ¥40.50. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Shanghai train?

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

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 569 direct services between Nanjing 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.