- Distance: 300 km
- Duration: 2h 21m
The average train between Nanjing and Shanghai takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Nanjing to Shanghai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Nanjing and Shanghai. The earliest departure is at 1:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Nanjing is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Shanghai at 10:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nanjing station and arriving at Shanghai station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.
Nanjing to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing station.
Nanjing to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai station.
The distance between Nanjing and Shanghai is 270.3 km. The road distance is 300 km.
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Nanjing to Shanghai station hourly. Tickets cost ¥130–150 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Three other operators also service this route.
