Nantong to Nanjing Train

南通 → 南京

Nantong to Nanjing takes between 1 hour 52 minutes and 3 hours 58 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 43 direct services, with the first train at 06:07 and the last at 19:33. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Nantong and Nanjing. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
43 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
C378206:07Nantong08:42Nanjing2h35m
D315206:35Nantong10:33Nanjing South3h58m
C378206:43Hai'an08:42Nanjing1h59m
C42206:52Qidong10:17Nanjing3h25m
C376206:54Nantong09:34Nanjing2h40m
D544107:07Nantong10:48Nanjing3h41m
C42207:17Haimen10:17Nanjing3h
C376207:22Rugao09:34Nanjing2h12m
D544107:28Rugao South10:48Nanjing3h20m
C42207:42Nantong10:17Nanjing2h35m
C376207:42Hai'an09:34Nanjing1h52m
D550107:51Nantong11:19Nanjing3h28m
C42208:10Rugao10:17Nanjing2h07m
C42208:24Hai'an10:17Nanjing1h53m
C385209:40Rugao11:50Nanjing2h10m
C385209:54Hai'an11:50Nanjing1h56m
C385609:58Nantong West12:47Nanjing2h49m
C385610:22Rugao12:47Nanjing2h25m
C385610:37Hai'an12:47Nanjing2h10m
C386011:41Rugao13:53Nanjing2h12m
C386411:43Nantong West14:17Nanjing2h34m
C386011:56Hai'an13:53Nanjing1h57m
C386412:14Hai'an14:17Nanjing2h03m
C42613:58Qidong17:42Nanjing3h44m
C42614:22Haimen17:42Nanjing3h20m
C42614:49Nantong17:42Nanjing2h53m
K839114:59Hai'an18:06Nanjing3h07m
C386815:06Nantong West17:35Nanjing2h29m
C42615:17Rugao17:42Nanjing2h25m
C386815:28Rugao17:35Nanjing2h07m
C42615:31Hai'an17:42Nanjing2h11m
C386815:43Hai'an17:35Nanjing1h52m
C377216:32Nantong West19:03Nanjing2h31m
C43016:34Qidong20:13Nanjing3h39m
C377216:54Rugao19:03Nanjing2h09m
C43016:58Haimen20:13Nanjing3h15m
C377217:08Hai'an19:03Nanjing1h55m
C43017:23Nantong20:13Nanjing2h50m
C43017:51Rugao20:13Nanjing2h22m
C43018:05Hai'an20:13Nanjing2h08m
K13618:28Nantong21:52Nanjing3h24m
C387219:02Nantong West21:28Nanjing2h26m
C387219:33Hai'an21:28Nanjing1h55m

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

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Railway Stations in Nantong and Nanjing

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

Railway Stations in Nantong

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

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

At a Glance

RouteNantong (南通) to Nanjing (南京)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services43
Fastest journey1 hour 52 minutes on C3762 (07:42 to 09:34)
First train06:07 C3782 from Nantong
Last train19:33 C3872 from Hai'an
Departure stations on timetableNantong, Haian, Qidong, Haimen, Rugao, Rugao South, Nantong West
Arrival stations on timetableNanjing, Nanjing South
Train types in snapshotC, D, K
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nantong to Nanjing train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h52m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 43 direct services between Nantong and Nanjing.

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.