Tianshui to Nanjing Train

天水 → 南京

Tianshui to Nanjing takes between 3 hours 54 minutes and 23 hours 28 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 15 direct services, with the first train at 02:09 and the last at 20:37. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
15 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K218502:09Gangu01:37Nanjing23h28m
K218503:33Tianshui01:37Nanjing22h04m
K479504:23Gangu11:10Nanjing6h47m
K479507:16Tianshui11:10Nanjing3h54m
G317511:59Tianshuinan20:24Nanjing South8h25m
Z37514:58Gangu10:23Nanjing19h25m
D28715:06Gangu09:15Nanjing18h09m
Z3915:26Gangu09:21Nanjing17h55m
Z37516:24Tianshui10:23Nanjing17h59m
D28716:31Tianshui09:15Nanjing16h44m
Z3916:53Tianshui09:21Nanjing16h28m
Z30317:10Tianshui09:40Nanjing16h30m
D21519:13Gangu13:00Nanjing17h47m
D11119:43Tianshui13:06Nanjing17h23m
D21520:37Tianshui13:00Nanjing16h23m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. 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
  • 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 services15
Fastest journey3 hours 54 minutes on K4795 (07:16 to 11:10)
First train02:09 K2185 from Gangu
Last train20:37 D215 from Tianshui
Departure stations on timetableGangu, Tianshui, Tianshui South
Arrival stations on timetableNanjing, Nanjing South
Train types in snapshotK, G, Z, D
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 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 3h54m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 15 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.