Shanghai to Nanjing Train

上海 → 南京

Shanghai to Nanjing takes between 59 minutes and 6 hours by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 322 direct services, with the first train at 03:52 and the last at 23:40. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
322 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 322 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K52803:52Shanghai Songjiang07:40Nanjing3h48m
G703205:45Shanghai07:40Nanjing1h55m
G178606:00Shanghai Hongqiao07:29Nanjing South1h29m
G312406:06Shanghai08:13Nanjing South2h07m
G197006:09Shanghai Hongqiao07:36Nanjing South1h27m
D35206:12Shanghai Hongqiao08:30Nanjing South2h18m
G180206:13Shanghai Hongqiao07:40Nanjing South1h27m
G317606:19Shanghai Hongqiao07:55Nanjing South1h36m
G708006:19Shanghai08:33Nanjing South2h14m
D63606:22Shanghai Hongqiao08:46Nanjing South2h24m
G305406:27Shanghai08:38Nanjing South2h11m
G53206:31Shanghai Hongqiao08:03Nanjing South1h32m
G54806:32Shanghai Hongqiao08:40Nanjing South2h08m
G177206:35Shanghai Hongqiao08:23Nanjing South1h48m
G323006:42Shanghai Hongqiao08:59Nanjing South2h17m
G206:43Shanghai Hongqiao07:58Nanjing South1h15m
G46406:48Shanghai Hongqiao08:08Nanjing South1h20m
G700206:48Shanghai08:42Nanjing1h54m
G278406:55Shanghai09:04Nanjing South2h09m
G407:00Shanghai08:11Nanjing South1h11m
G339007:04Shanghai Hongqiao09:11Nanjing South2h07m
D221607:05Shanghai South09:52Nanjing South2h47m
G98607:05Shanghai08:26Nanjing South1h21m
G197407:16Shanghai Hongqiao08:36Nanjing South1h20m
D221207:20Shanghai Songjiang10:16Nanjing South2h56m
G55007:22Shanghai Hongqiao08:50Nanjing South1h28m
D305607:23Shanghai09:37Nanjing South2h14m
G56607:27Shanghai Hongqiao09:05Nanjing South1h38m
G146807:31Shanghai09:44Nanjing South2h13m
G121207:32Shanghai Hongqiao09:16Nanjing South1h44m
G59807:38Shanghai Hongqiao09:12Nanjing South1h34m
G195207:44Shanghai Songjiang09:34Nanjing South1h50m
G122907:47Shanghai Hongqiao09:30Nanjing South1h43m
C385207:50Shanghai11:50Nanjing4h
G45207:55Shanghai Hongqiao08:56Nanjing South1h01m
G700408:00Shanghai09:40Nanjing1h40m
G808:00Shanghai Hongqiao09:00Nanjing South1h
G60008:05Shanghai Hongqiao09:38Nanjing South1h33m
G726808:05Shanghai09:58Nanjing South1h53m
D556608:06Shanghai South10:52Nanjing South2h46m
G703608:10Shanghai10:13Nanjing2h03m
G63408:15Shanghai Hongqiao09:43Nanjing South1h28m
G723208:15Shanghai10:25Nanjing South2h10m
C360208:20Shanghai Hongqiao10:29Nanjing South2h09m
G58608:25Shanghai Hongqiao10:06Nanjing South1h41m
D95208:30Shanghai10:11Nanjing South1h41m
G327208:34Shanghai Hongqiao10:38Nanjing South2h04m
G718008:34Shanghai Hongqiao10:15Nanjing South1h41m
G327208:34Shanghaihongqiao10:55Jiangningxi2h21m
G708408:36Shanghai10:37Nanjing South2h01m
G186608:39Shanghai Hongqiao10:27Nanjing South1h48m
G838708:45Shanghai South14:45Nanjing South6h
G38408:47Shanghai Hongqiao10:22Nanjing South1h35m
C385608:49Shanghai12:47Nanjing3h58m
G9408:55Shanghai Hongqiao09:54Nanjing South59m
K218608:57Shanghai12:39Nanjing3h42m
D309008:59Shanghai Hongqiao11:12Nanjing South2h13m
G1009:00Shanghai Hongqiao09:59Nanjing South59m
G700609:00Shanghai10:41Nanjing1h41m
G123309:04Shanghai Hongqiao10:39Nanjing South1h35m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Nanjing

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • 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

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
  • Jiangning West江宁西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Nanjing (南京)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services322
Fastest journey59 minutes on G94 (08:55 to 09:54)
First train03:52 K528 from Shanghai Songjiang
Last train23:40 K1506 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Songjiang, Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South
Arrival stations on timetableNanjing, Nanjing South, Jiangning West
Train types in snapshotK, G, D, C, T, Z
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Nanjing train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 59m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 322 direct services between Shanghai 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.