Nantong to Shanghai Train

南通 → 上海

Nantong to Shanghai takes between 1 hour 3 minutes and 2 hours 55 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 225 direct services, with the first train at 05:53 and the last at 22:15. 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 Shanghai. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
225 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 225 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
C380105:53Nantong07:31Shanghai1h38m
C380405:53Nantong07:31Shanghai1h38m
C381106:17Nantong07:49Shanghai1h32m
C381406:17Nantong07:49Shanghai1h32m
D320106:29Nantong08:09Shanghai Hongqiao1h40m
D320406:29Nantong08:09Shanghai Hongqiao1h40m
C380506:44Nantong08:30Shanghai1h46m
C380806:44Nantong08:30Shanghai1h46m
C370107:02Nantong08:41Shanghai Hongqiao1h39m
C370407:02Nantong08:41Shanghai Hongqiao1h39m
D228907:22Nantong08:46Shanghai Hongqiao1h24m
D229207:22Nantong08:46Shanghai Hongqiao1h24m
C389307:24Haian09:21Shanghai1h57m
G828707:25Haian09:13Shanghai1h48m
C389307:37Rugao09:21Shanghai1h44m
G828707:37Rugaonan09:13Shanghai1h36m
C46107:40Qidong10:12Shanghai2h32m
C46407:40Qidong10:12Shanghai2h32m
C385107:53Haian09:56Shanghai2h03m
C385407:53Haian09:56Shanghai2h03m
G835707:57Rugaonan09:33Shanghaihongqiao1h36m
G835707:57Rugaonan09:51Shanghaisongjiang1h54m
G835508:03Haian09:38Shanghaihongqiao1h35m
C46108:05Haimen10:12Shanghai2h07m
C46408:05Haimen10:12Shanghai2h07m
C385108:07Rugao09:56Shanghai1h49m
C385408:07Rugao09:56Shanghai1h49m
D320508:21Nantong09:56Shanghai Hongqiao1h35m
D320808:21Nantong09:56Shanghai Hongqiao1h35m
G835508:23Nantong West09:38Shanghai Hongqiao1h15m
G838508:26Haian10:24Shanghaihongqiao1h58m
C385108:29Nantong West09:56Shanghai1h27m
C385408:29Nantong West09:56Shanghai1h27m
C46108:34Nantong10:12Shanghai1h38m
C46408:34Nantong10:12Shanghai1h38m
D312508:36Haian10:19Shanghaihongqiao1h43m
D320508:39Nantong West09:56Shanghai Hongqiao1h17m
D320808:39Nantong West09:56Shanghai Hongqiao1h17m
G838508:40Rugao10:24Shanghaihongqiao1h44m
G130108:41Nantong10:14Shanghai Hongqiao1h33m
G130408:41Nantong10:14Shanghai Hongqiao1h33m
C46108:48Nantong West10:12Shanghai1h24m
C46408:48Nantong West10:12Shanghai1h24m
D312508:51Rugao10:19Shanghaihongqiao1h28m
G837908:54Haian10:57Shanghaihongqiao2h03m
G130108:56Nantong West10:14Shanghai Hongqiao1h18m
G130408:56Nantong West10:14Shanghai Hongqiao1h18m
G838509:02Nantong West10:24Shanghai Hongqiao1h22m
G837909:07Rugao10:57Shanghaihongqiao1h50m
C379509:10Rugaonan10:43Shanghaihongqiao1h33m
C389109:27Haian11:27Shanghai2h
G837909:30Nantong West10:57Shanghai Hongqiao1h27m
C388109:35Rugaonan11:09Shanghai1h34m
D228309:40Nantong11:14Shanghai Hongqiao1h34m
D228609:40Nantong11:14Shanghai Hongqiao1h34m
C389109:41Rugao11:27Shanghai1h46m
C389110:03Nantong West11:27Shanghai1h24m
G836110:07Haian11:46Shanghaihongqiao1h39m
C389710:36Haian12:36Shanghai2h
C389710:49Rugao12:36Shanghai1h47m

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

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Railway Stations in Nantong and Shanghai

Compare the railway stations used to reach Nantong and Shanghai. 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
  • Rugao如皋
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Rugao South如皋南
    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
  • Nantong West南通西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Rail Transit Line 1

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 Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Shanghai West上海西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 11Metro Line 15
  • Shanghai South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15

At a Glance

RouteNantong (南通) to Shanghai (上海)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services225
Fastest journey1 hour 3 minutes on D2205 (22:15 to 23:18)
First train05:53 C3804 from Nantong
Last train22:15 D2208 from Nantong West
Departure stations on timetableNantong, Haian, Rugao, Rugao South, Qidong, Haimen, Nantong West
Arrival stations on timetableShanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai West, Shanghai South
Train types in snapshotC, D, G
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥169, First class from ¥80, Second class from ¥50, No seat from ¥50. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nantong to Shanghai train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h03m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 225 direct services between Nantong 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.