Which stations serve Nanning and Shanghai?

Nanning, Nanning North, Nanning East, Nanning West serve Nanning; Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai.

Nanning to Shanghai Train

南宁 → 上海

Nanning to Shanghai takes between 4 hours 7 minutes and 19 hours 52 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 8 direct services, with the first train at 07:10 and the last at 22:38. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

8 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1616	07:10Nanning East	19:21Shanghaihongqiao	12h11m
T79	09:45Nanning	13:52Shanghaisongjiang	4h07m
G264	10:00Nanning East	19:30Shanghaihongqiao	9h30m
K150	10:24Nanning	16:00Shanghaisongjiang	5h36m
G1506	11:03Nanning East	22:56Shanghaihongqiao	11h53m
D198	15:03Nanning	10:55Shanghai South	19h52m
D196	16:37Nanning	11:24Shanghai South	18h47m
K1555	22:38Nanning	05:12Shanghai	6h34m

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

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Railway Stations in Nanning and Shanghai

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

Railway Stations in Nanning

Nanning南宁
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 1Rail Transit Line 2
Nanning North南宁北
Other railway station in Nanning
Nanning East南宁东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 1
Nanning West南宁西
Other railway station in Nanning

Railway Stations in Shanghai

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

At a Glance

Route	Nanning (南宁) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	8
Fastest journey	4 hours 7 minutes on T79 (09:45 to 13:52)
First train	07:10 G1616 from Nanning East
Last train	22:38 K1555 from Nanning
Departure stations on timetable	Nanning East, Nanning
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai South, Shanghai
Train types in snapshot	G, T, K, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanning to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h07m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 8 direct services between Nanning 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.