Tianshui to Nanjing Train

天水 → 南京

Tianshui to Nanjing takes between 7 hours 22 minutes and 23 hours 27 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 34 direct services, with the first train at 02:10 and the last at 20:32. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
34 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K218502:10Gangu01:37Nanjing23h27m
K218802:10Gangu01:37Nanjing23h27m
K218503:33Tianshui01:37Nanjing22h04m
K218803:33Tianshui01:37Nanjing22h04m
G316309:58Tianshuinan18:05Nanjing South8h07m
G316609:58Tianshuinan18:05Nanjing South8h07m
G317511:59Tianshuinan20:24Nanjing South8h25m
G317811:59Tianshuinan20:24Nanjing South8h25m
G196912:19Tianshuinan20:03Nanjing South7h44m
G197212:19Tianshuinan20:03Nanjing South7h44m
G46314:15Tianshuinan21:37Nanjing South7h22m
G46614:15Tianshuinan21:37Nanjing South7h22m
Z37514:49Gangu10:23Nanjing19h34m
Z37814:49Gangu10:23Nanjing19h34m
D28714:56Gangu09:15Nanjing18h19m
D29014:56Gangu09:15Nanjing18h19m
Z3915:23Gangu09:21Nanjing17h58m
Z4215:23Gangu09:21Nanjing17h58m
Z30315:45Gangu09:40Nanjing17h55m
Z30615:45Gangu09:40Nanjing17h55m
Z37516:24Tianshui10:23Nanjing17h59m
Z37816:24Tianshui10:23Nanjing17h59m
D28716:31Tianshui09:15Nanjing16h44m
D29016:31Tianshui09:15Nanjing16h44m
Z3916:53Tianshui09:21Nanjing16h28m
Z4216:53Tianshui09:21Nanjing16h28m
Z30317:10Tianshui09:40Nanjing16h30m
Z30617:10Tianshui09:40Nanjing16h30m
D21519:07Gangu13:00Nanjing17h53m
D21819:07Gangu13:00Nanjing17h53m
D11119:43Tianshui13:06Nanjing17h23m
D11419:43Tianshui13:06Nanjing17h23m
D21520:32Tianshui13:00Nanjing16h28m
D21820:32Tianshui13:00Nanjing16h28m

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

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Railway Stations in Tianshui and Nanjing

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

Railway Stations in Tianshui

  • Gangu甘谷
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Tianshui天水
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Tianshui South天水南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

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

At a Glance

RouteTianshui (天水) to Nanjing (南京)
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Direct services34
Fastest journey7 hours 22 minutes on G463 (14:15 to 21:37)
First train02:10 K2188 from Gangu
Last train20:32 D218 from Tianshui
Departure stations on timetableGangu, Tianshui, Tianshui South
Arrival stations on timetableNanjing, Nanjing South
Train types in snapshotK, G, Z, D
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Tianshui to Nanjing train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h22m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 34 direct services between Tianshui 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.