Which stations serve Nanjing and Tianmen?

Nanjing, Nanjing South serve Nanjing; Tianmen, Tianmenbei, Tianmennan serve Tianmen.

Nanjing to Tianmen Train

南京 → 天门

Nanjing to Tianmen takes between 3 hours 34 minutes and 4 hours 28 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 07:10 and the last at 18:06. 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 Tianmen. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2254	07:10Nanjing South	10:44Tianmennan	3h34m
G3390	09:23Nanjing South	13:13Tianmennan	3h50m
D2212	10:20Nanjing South	14:05Tianmennan	3h45m
D2496	14:38Nanjing South	18:24Tianmennan	3h46m
G3382	15:47Nanjing South	19:46Tianmen	3h59m
D3006	16:05Nanjing South	20:10Tianmennan	4h05m
G2384	17:02Nanjing South	21:30Tianmennan	4h28m
G1736	17:09Nanjing South	20:43Tianmen	3h34m
G3342	18:06Nanjing South	21:47Tianmen	3h41m

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 Tianmen

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

Railway Stations in Nanjing

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

Railway Stations in Tianmen

TianMen天门
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Tianmen North天门北
Other railway station in Tianmen
Tianmen South天门南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Nanjing (南京) to Tianmen (天门)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	3 hours 34 minutes on D2254 (07:10 to 10:44)
First train	07:10 D2254 from Nanjing South
Last train	18:06 G3342 from Nanjing South
Departure stations on timetable	Nanjing South
Arrival stations on timetable	Tianmen South, TianMen
Train types in snapshot	D, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Tianmen train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h34m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 direct services between Nanjing and Tianmen.

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.