Beijing → Nanjing
2026-10-21 · live availability
Every departure still bookable for 2026-10-21 is listed below — the first leaves Beijing at 19:50 and the last at 21:22. The quickest takes 3h 40m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $27 per passenger and reach $77 for the top class, service fee included. Every row shows the class that fare buys.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 3h 40m – 11h 39m
- Trains per day
- 4
- First / last departure
- 19:50 / 21:22
- Departure stations
- Beijing South (北京南), Beijing (北京)
- Arrival stations
- Nanjing South (南京南), Nanjing (南京)
- Fares from
- $27 (hard seat)
Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway
Halfway down the eastern corridor, with the Ming wall at the end.
Nanjing South is one of the biggest stations on the line and the usual arrival point for high-speed trains from Beijing. It sits south of the old city, on the metro, with a separate line to the airport.
- For the city wall, the museums and the old Presidential Palace, allow 30–40 minutes from Nanjing South on the metro.
- A handful of trains use the older central station, which is closer to the lake and the centre.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To | from | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G65 | 19:50 | 23:30 | 03:40 | Beijing South → Nanjing South | $248 | Business Class |
| T109 | 20:04 | 07:43 +1 | 11:39 | Beijing → Nanjing | $27 | Standing |
| D5 | 21:21 | 06:46 +1 | 09:25 | Beijing → Nanjing | $45 | Second Class |
| D11 | 21:22 | 06:57 +1 | 09:35 | Beijing South → Nanjing | $39 | Second Class |
Train letters on this date: G, D, T. What the letters mean →
Which station do you leave from?
Big Chinese cities have several stations, miles apart. The station on your ticket is the one you need — the city name alone is not enough.
FAQ
How long does the train from Beijing to Nanjing take?
The fastest service on this date takes 3h 40m. Slower trains on the same route take longer — the timetable above lists the actual duration for every departure, so sort by journey time if speed matters more than the hour you leave.
How much is a train ticket from Beijing to Nanjing?
Second-class fares start at about $27 per passenger including our service fee. Second class is the standard choice; first class and business class cost more and buy wider seats, not a faster train. The quote page always shows the underlying local fare and our fee as separate lines.
Which station in Beijing does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Beijing South and Beijing. Large Chinese cities have more than one station and they are not within walking distance of each other, so check the station printed on your ticket rather than the city name.
Do I need to print a ticket?
No. Chinese railway tickets are issued against your passport, not a piece of paper. Carry the same passport you booked with, and staff will scan it at the gate. Keep the booking confirmation on your phone in case a conductor asks which seat is yours.
How far in advance can I book?
Chinese tickets are released about two weeks before departure, and this page only shows dates inside that window. Popular dates and holiday periods sell out early, so book as soon as your travel date appears.
Which class should I book?
Second class is the default on high-speed trains and is comparable to a short-haul airline seat. First and business class add space and recline for a premium. On overnight trains the choice matters more: a hard sleeper is a real bed, a hard seat is not. Our guide to seats and sleepers explains what each one actually looks like.