Which stations serve Nanjing and Shanshan?

Nanjing, Nanjing South serve Nanjing; Shanshanbei serve Shanshan.

Nanjing to Shanshan Train

南京 → 鄯善

Nanjing to Shanshanbei takes between 9 hours 27 minutes and 9 hours 58 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 19:53 and the last at 20:48. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z40	19:53Nanjing	05:51Shanshanbei	9h58m
Z41	19:53Nanjing	05:51Shanshanbei	9h58m
Z304	20:48Nanjing	06:15Shanshanbei	9h27m
Z305	20:48Nanjing	06:15Shanshanbei	9h27m

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

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Railway Stations in Nanjing and Shanshan

Compare the railway stations used to reach Nanjing and Shanshan. 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
Other railway station in Nanjing
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

Railway Stations in Shanshan

Shanshan North鄯善北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Nanjing (南京) to Shanshan (鄯善)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	9 hours 27 minutes on Z304 (20:48 to 06:15)
First train	19:53 Z41 from Nanjing
Last train	20:48 Z305 from Nanjing
Departure stations on timetable	Nanjing
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanshan North
Train types in snapshot	Z
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Shanshan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 9h27m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Nanjing and Shanshan.

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.