Which stations serve Shanghai and Nanning?

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

Shanghai to Nanning Train

上海 → 南宁

Shanghai to Nanning takes between 47 minutes and 19 hours 51 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 07:50 and the last at 17:30. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

Plan a complete rail itinerary with stops, transfers and stations on this interactive route map.Open Full Railway Map →

From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1505	07:50Shanghaihongqiao	19:51Nanning East	12h01m
K1556	10:13Shanghai	15:35Nanning	5h22m
G263	11:00Shanghaihongqiao	20:33Nanning East	9h33m
G1615	11:25Shanghaihongqiao	23:24Nanning East	11h59m
D197	11:40Shanghai South	07:31Nanning East	19h51m
D195	12:30Shanghai South	07:10Nanning East	18h40m
T80	15:22Shanghaisongjiang	21:11Nanning	5h49m
T381	16:50Shanghaisongjiang	17:37Nanning	47m
K149	17:30Shanghaisongjiang	19:34Nanning	2h04m

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

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

Trip.comhttps://www.trip.com/trains/china/Official 12306https://www.12306.cn/en/index.html

Railway Stations in Shanghai and Nanning

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

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

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

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Nanning (南宁)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	47 minutes on T381 (16:50 to 17:37)
First train	07:50 G1505 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	17:30 K149 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Nanning East, Nanning
Train types in snapshot	G, K, D, T
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Nanning train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 47m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 direct services between Shanghai and Nanning.

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.