The average train between Shanghai and Nanjing Station takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Shanghai to Nanjing Station. 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 Station. 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 Station at 11:29 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 15m. 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 station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Shanghai to Nanjing Station train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
Shanghai to Nanjing Station train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Nanjing station.
The distance between Shanghai and Nanjing Station is 270.2 km. The road distance is 300 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.