Shanghai to Nantong Train

上海 → 南通

Shanghai to Nantong takes between 1 hour 7 minutes and 2 hours 39 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 212 direct services, with the first train at 06:01 and the last at 21:53. 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 Nantong. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
212 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 212 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D220606:01Shanghai Hongqiao07:11Nantong West1h10m
D220706:01Shanghai Hongqiao07:11Nantong West1h10m
C379206:23Shanghai South08:18Nantong West1h55m
C379206:23Shanghai South08:53Haian2h30m
C379206:23Shanghai South08:40Rugao2h17m
G314406:43Shanghai Songjiang08:29Nantong West1h46m
G314506:43Shanghai Songjiang08:29Nantong West1h46m
C379206:57Shanghai Hongqiao08:18Nantong West1h21m
C379206:57Shanghaihongqiao08:53Haian1h56m
C379206:57Shanghaihongqiao08:40Rugao1h43m
G314407:14Shanghai Hongqiao08:29Nantong West1h15m
G314507:14Shanghai Hongqiao08:29Nantong West1h15m
D215207:24Shanghai Hongqiao08:39Nantong West1h15m
D215307:24Shanghai Hongqiao08:39Nantong West1h15m
D215207:24Shanghaihongqiao09:08Haian1h44m
D215307:24Shanghaihongqiao09:08Haian1h44m
D215207:24Shanghaihongqiao08:55Rugaonan1h31m
D215307:24Shanghaihongqiao08:55Rugaonan1h31m
G328807:46Shanghai Hongqiao08:57Nantong West1h11m
G328907:46Shanghai Hongqiao08:57Nantong West1h11m
G328807:46Shanghaihongqiao09:24Haian1h38m
G328907:46Shanghaihongqiao09:24Haian1h38m
G328807:46Shanghaihongqiao09:11Rugaonan1h25m
G328907:46Shanghaihongqiao09:11Rugaonan1h25m
C385207:50Shanghai09:51Haian2h01m
C385307:50Shanghai09:51Haian2h01m
C385207:50Shanghai09:38Rugao1h48m
C385307:50Shanghai09:38Rugao1h48m
C385207:59Shanghai West09:51Haian1h52m
C385307:59Shanghai West09:51Haian1h52m
C385207:59Shanghai West09:38Rugao1h39m
C385307:59Shanghai West09:38Rugao1h39m
G329208:24Shanghaihongqiao09:49Rugao1h25m
G329308:24Shanghaihongqiao09:49Rugao1h25m
D216008:45Shanghaisongjiang10:28Haian1h43m
C385608:49Shanghai09:56Nantong West1h07m
C385708:49Shanghai09:56Nantong West1h07m
C385608:49Shanghai10:34Haian1h45m
C385708:49Shanghai10:34Haian1h45m
C385608:49Shanghai10:18Rugao1h29m
C385708:49Shanghai10:18Rugao1h29m
D216009:04Shanghaihongqiao10:28Haian1h24m
C379809:09Shanghai Hongqiao10:18Nantong West1h09m
G828809:09Shanghai10:29Nantong West1h20m
C379809:09Shanghaihongqiao10:47Haian1h38m
G828809:09Shanghai10:56Haian1h47m
G828809:09Shanghai10:43Rugaonan1h34m
D306409:20Shanghai Hongqiao10:38Nantong West1h18m
D306509:20Shanghai Hongqiao10:38Nantong West1h18m
D306409:20Shanghaihongqiao11:13Haian1h53m
D306509:20Shanghaihongqiao11:13Haian1h53m
D306409:20Shanghaihongqiao11:00Rugao1h40m
D306509:20Shanghaihongqiao11:00Rugao1h40m
G125509:31Shanghai Hongqiao10:47Nantong West1h16m
G125809:31Shanghai Hongqiao10:47Nantong West1h16m
G125509:31Shanghaihongqiao11:07Haian1h36m
G125809:31Shanghaihongqiao11:07Haian1h36m
G758009:36Shanghai Hongqiao10:57Nantong West1h21m
G758009:36Shanghaihongqiao11:32Haian1h56m
G758009:36Shanghaihongqiao11:19Rugao1h43m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Nantong

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • 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上海
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • Shanghai West上海西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

Railway Stations in Nantong

  • Nantong West南通西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Rail Transit Line 1
  • 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
  • Nantong南通
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Haimen海门
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Nantong (南通)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services212
Fastest journey1 hour 7 minutes on C3856 (08:49 to 09:56)
First train06:01 D2207 from Shanghai Hongqiao
Last train21:53 G1303 from Shanghai Hongqiao
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai, Shanghai West
Arrival stations on timetableNantong West, Haian, Rugao, Rugao South, Nantong, Haimen
Train types in snapshotD, C, G
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥185.50, First class from ¥67, Second class from ¥41, No seat from ¥41. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Nantong train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h07m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 212 direct services between Shanghai and Nantong.

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.