- Distance: 300 km
- Duration: 2h 16m
The average train between Shanghai and Nanjing takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Shanghai to Nanjing. 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 Shanghai and Nanjing. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shanghai is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Nanjing at 11:29 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Nanjing station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.
Shanghai to Nanjing train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
Shanghai to Nanjing train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Nanjing station.
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The distance between Shanghai and Nanjing is 270.3 km. The road distance is 296 km.
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai station to Nanjing hourly. Tickets cost ¥130–150 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Three other operators also service this route.
