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 580 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
580 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 580 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K52803:52Shanghai Songjiang07:40Nanjing3h48m
G703205:45Shanghai07:42Nanjing1h57m
G312406:06Shanghai08:13Nanjing South2h07m
G312506:06Shanghai08:13Nanjing South2h07m
G197006:09Shanghai Hongqiao07:36Nanjing South1h27m
G197106:09Shanghai Hongqiao07:36Nanjing South1h27m
D35206:12Shanghai Hongqiao08:30Nanjing South2h18m
D35306:12Shanghai Hongqiao08:30Nanjing South2h18m
G180206:13Shanghai Hongqiao07:40Nanjing South1h27m
G180306:13Shanghai Hongqiao07:40Nanjing South1h27m
G317606:19Shanghai Hongqiao07:55Nanjing South1h36m
G317706:19Shanghai Hongqiao07:55Nanjing South1h36m
G708006:19Shanghai08:33Nanjing South2h14m
G708106:19Shanghai08:33Nanjing South2h14m
D63606:22Shanghai Hongqiao08:46Nanjing South2h24m
D63706:22Shanghai Hongqiao08:46Nanjing South2h24m
G305406:27Shanghai08:38Nanjing South2h11m
G305506:27Shanghai08:38Nanjing South2h11m
G53206:31Shanghai Hongqiao08:03Nanjing South1h32m
G54806:32Shanghai Hongqiao08:40Nanjing South2h08m
G177206:35Shanghai Hongqiao08:23Nanjing South1h48m
G177306:35Shanghai Hongqiao08:23Nanjing South1h48m
G323006:42Shanghai Hongqiao08:59Nanjing South2h17m
G323106:42Shanghai Hongqiao08:59Nanjing South2h17m
G206:43Shanghai Hongqiao07:58Nanjing South1h15m
G46406:48Shanghai Hongqiao08:08Nanjing South1h20m
G46506:48Shanghai Hongqiao08:08Nanjing South1h20m
G700206:48Shanghai08:45Nanjing1h57m
G278406:55Shanghai09:04Nanjing South2h09m
G278506:55Shanghai09:04Nanjing South2h09m
G407:00Shanghai08:11Nanjing South1h11m
G339007:04Shanghai Hongqiao09:11Nanjing South2h07m
G339107:04Shanghai Hongqiao09:11Nanjing South2h07m
D221607:05Shanghai South09:52Nanjing South2h47m
D221707:05Shanghai South09:52Nanjing South2h47m
G98607:05Shanghai08:26Nanjing South1h21m
G98707:05Shanghai08:26Nanjing South1h21m
G197407:16Shanghai Hongqiao08:36Nanjing South1h20m
G197507:16Shanghai Hongqiao08:36Nanjing South1h20m
D221207:20Shanghai Songjiang10:16Nanjing South2h56m
D221307:20Shanghai Songjiang10:16Nanjing South2h56m
G55007:22Shanghai Hongqiao08:50Nanjing South1h28m
D305607:23Shanghai09:37Nanjing South2h14m
D305707:23Shanghai09:37Nanjing South2h14m
G56607:27Shanghai Hongqiao09:05Nanjing South1h38m
G146807:31Shanghai09:44Nanjing South2h13m
G146907:31Shanghai09:44Nanjing South2h13m
G121207:32Shanghai Hongqiao09:16Nanjing South1h44m
D221607:34Shanghai Hongqiao09:52Nanjing South2h18m
D221707:34Shanghai Hongqiao09:52Nanjing South2h18m
G59807:38Shanghai Hongqiao09:12Nanjing South1h34m
D221207:41Shanghai Hongqiao10:16Nanjing South2h35m
D221307:41Shanghai Hongqiao10:16Nanjing South2h35m
G195207:44Shanghai Songjiang09:34Nanjing South1h50m
G195307:44Shanghai Songjiang09:34Nanjing South1h50m
G122907:47Shanghai Hongqiao09:30Nanjing South1h43m
G123207:47Shanghai Hongqiao09:30Nanjing South1h43m
C385207:50Shanghai11:50Nanjing4h
C385307:50Shanghai11:50Nanjing4h
G45207:55Shanghai Hongqiao08:56Nanjing South1h01m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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
  • Shanghai West上海西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

Railway Stations in Nanjing

  • Nanjing南京
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3
  • 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 services580
Fastest journey59 minutes on G94 (08:55 to 09:54)
First train03:52 K528 from Shanghai Songjiang
Last train23:40 K1507 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Songjiang, Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghai West
Arrival stations on timetableNanjing, Nanjing South, Jiangning West
Train types in snapshotK, G, D, C, T, Z
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥389, Premier class from ¥253, First class from ¥166, Preferred first class from ¥282, Second class from ¥55, Luxury soft sleeper from ¥250.50, First-class sleeper from ¥139, Dynamic sleeper from ¥180, Soft sleeper from ¥134.50, Second-class sleeper from ¥111, Hard sleeper from ¥86.50, Hard seat from ¥40.50, No seat from ¥40.50. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 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 580 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.