Shanghai → Nanjing
2026-10-21 · live availability
Every departure still bookable for 2026-10-21 is listed below — the first leaves Shanghai at 19:47 and the last at 23:40. The quickest takes 1h 00m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $11 per passenger and reach $27 for the top class, service fee included. Every row shows the class that fare buys.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 1h 00m – 5h 13m
- Trains per day
- 28
- First / last departure
- 19:47 / 23:40
- Departure stations
- Shanghai Hongqiao (上海虹桥), Shanghai (上海), Shanghai Songjiang (上海松江), Shanghai South (上海南)
- Arrival stations
- Nanjing South (南京南), Nanjing (南京)
- Fares from
- $11 (hard seat)
Shanghai–Nanjing high-speed railway
The busiest stretch of the Beijing–Shanghai corridor, and the easiest long day trip from Shanghai.
Trains leave from Hongqiao and from the older Shanghai station, and arrive at Nanjing South, which sits on the metro and has a direct line to the airport. The frequency is high enough that the timetable is rarely the constraint — the constraint is deciding whether you are going for the old city walls or for the museums.
- Nanjing South is well outside the old centre; allow 30–40 minutes on the metro to reach the Ming city wall or the Presidential Palace.
- A few services use Nanjing’s older central station, which is closer to the lake and the city centre — check the station on your ticket.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To | from | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G7570 | 19:47 | 21:50 | 02:03 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South | $69 | Business Class |
| G7300 | 19:53 | 21:31 | 01:38 | Shanghai → Nanjing South | $73 | Business Class |
| G7176 | 19:55 | 20:56 | 01:01 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South | $84 | Business Class |
| G7028 | 20:00 | 21:42 | 01:42 | Shanghai → Nanjing | $38 | First Class |
| G3380 | 20:04 | 22:15 | 02:11 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South | $39 | First Class |
| G9252 | 20:05 | 22:05 | 02:00 | Shanghai → Nanjing South | $42 | First Class |
| G7566 | 20:07 | 21:42 | 01:35 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South | $69 | Business Class |
| K188 | 20:08 | 23:40 | 03:32 | Shanghai → Nanjing | $25 | Soft Sleeper |
| G9254 | 20:09 | 22:10 | 02:01 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South | $86 | Business Class |
| C3656 | 20:15 | 22:21 | 02:06 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South | $39 | First Class |
| K336 | 20:15 | 01:15 +1 | 05:00 | Shanghai Songjiang → Nanjing | $19 | Hard Sleeper |
| G76 | 20:15 | 21:15 | 01:00 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South | $69 | Business Class |
| G9256 | 20:34 | 22:45 | 02:11 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South | $79 | Business Class |
| K282 | 20:45 | 00:50 +1 | 04:05 | Shanghai → Nanjing | $25 | Soft Sleeper |
| G7092 | 20:46 | 22:06 | 01:20 | Shanghai → Nanjing South | $77 | Business Class |
| D10 | 21:05 | 23:56 | 02:51 | Shanghai South → Nanjing | $14 | Second Class |
| G3060 | 21:05 | 22:20 | 01:15 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South | $74 | Business Class |
| D12 | 21:14 | 00:02 +1 | 02:48 | Shanghai Songjiang → Nanjing | $14 | Second Class |
| D6 | 21:15 | 23:50 | 02:35 | Shanghai → Nanjing | $15 | Second Class |
| D182 | 21:22 | 00:31 +1 | 03:09 | Shanghai Songjiang → Nanjing | $13 | Standing |
| D62 | 21:39 | 00:37 +1 | 02:58 | Shanghai Songjiang → Nanjing | $13 | Standing |
| G206 | 22:05 | 23:12 | 01:07 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South | $69 | Business Class |
| K8482 | 22:10 | 01:27 +1 | 03:17 | Shanghai → Nanjing | $25 | Soft Sleeper |
| K5834 | 22:16 | 02:23 +1 | 04:07 | Shanghai Songjiang → Nanjing | $26 | Soft Sleeper |
| K1048 | 22:23 | 02:12 +1 | 03:49 | Shanghai → Nanjing | $18 | Hard Sleeper |
| K850 | 23:21 | 04:34 +1 | 05:13 | Shanghai → Nanjing | $25 | Soft Sleeper |
| K8362 | 23:28 | 03:08 +1 | 03:40 | Shanghai → Nanjing | $18 | Hard Sleeper |
| K1506 | 23:40 | 03:26 +1 | 03:46 | Shanghai → Nanjing | $11 | Hard Seat |
Train letters on this date: G, C, D, K. 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 Shanghai to Nanjing take?
The fastest service on this date takes 1h 00m. 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 Shanghai to Nanjing?
Second-class fares start at about $11 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 Shanghai does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai and Shanghai Songjiang and Shanghai South. 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.