Shanghai–Nanjing High-Speed Tickets — Times & Online Booking

Scheduled timetable for Shanghai → Nanjing: 329 departures a day, first at 03:52, last at 23:40. Times follow the official timetable as of 2026-10-24 — fares and live seat availability are confirmed when you search. The quickest takes 0h 59m.

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At a glance

Journey time: 0h 59m – 6h 00m
Trains per day: 329
First / last departure: 03:52 / 23:40
Departure stations: Shanghai Songjiang (上海松江), Shanghai (上海), Shanghai Hongqiao (上海虹桥), Shanghai South (上海南), Jinshan North (金山北), Liantang (练塘), Shanghai West (上海西)
Arrival stations: Nanjing (南京), Nanjing South (南京南)

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
K528	03:52	07:40	03:48	Shanghai Songjiang → Nanjing
G7032	05:45	07:42	01:57	Shanghai → Nanjing
G3124	06:06	08:13	02:07	Shanghai → Nanjing South
G1970	06:09	07:36	01:27	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
D352	06:12	08:30	02:18	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G1802	06:13	07:40	01:27	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G3176	06:19	07:55	01:36	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G7080	06:19	08:33	02:14	Shanghai → Nanjing South
G532	06:31	08:03	01:32	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G548	06:32	08:40	02:08	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G1772	06:35	08:23	01:48	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G3230	06:42	08:59	02:17	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G2	06:43	07:58	01:15	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G464	06:48	08:08	01:20	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G7002	06:48	08:45	01:57	Shanghai → Nanjing
G2784	06:55	09:04	02:09	Shanghai → Nanjing South
G4	07:00	08:11	01:11	Shanghai → Nanjing South
G3390	07:04	09:11	02:07	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
D2216	07:05	09:52	02:47	Shanghai South → Nanjing South
G986	07:05	08:26	01:21	Shanghai → Nanjing South
D2212	07:09	10:16	03:07	Jinshan North → Nanjing South
G1974	07:16	08:36	01:20	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
D2212	07:20	10:16	02:56	Shanghai Songjiang → Nanjing South
G550	07:22	08:50	01:28	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
D3056	07:23	09:37	02:14	Shanghai → Nanjing South
G566	07:27	09:05	01:38	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G1468	07:31	09:44	02:13	Shanghai → Nanjing South
G1212	07:32	09:16	01:44	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
D2216	07:34	09:52	02:18	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G598	07:38	09:12	01:34	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
D2212	07:41	10:16	02:35	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G1952	07:44	09:34	01:50	Shanghai Songjiang → Nanjing South
G1232	07:47	09:30	01:43	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G452	07:55	08:56	01:01	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G7004	08:00	09:43	01:43	Shanghai → Nanjing
G8	08:00	09:00	01:00	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G3272	08:04	10:38	02:34	Liantang → Nanjing South
G600	08:05	09:38	01:33	Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
G7268	08:05	09:58	01:53	Shanghai → Nanjing South
D5566	08:06	10:52	02:46	Shanghai South → Nanjing South

Showing 40 of 329 trains.

Train letters on this date: G, C, D, Z, T, K, 1. 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.

DepartsShanghai Songjiang 上海松江 Shanghaisongjiang·Shanghai 上海 Shanghai·Shanghai Hongqiao 上海虹桥 Shanghaihongqiao·Shanghai South 上海南 Shanghainan·Jinshan North 金山北 Jinshanbei·Liantang 练塘 Liantang·Shanghai West 上海西 Shanghaixi

ArrivesNanjing 南京 Nanjing·Nanjing South 南京南 Nanjingnan

OvernightSome departures arrive the next day — the timetable marks those with +1.

FAQ

How long does the train from Shanghai to Nanjing take?

The fastest service on this date takes 0h 59m. 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?

Fares depend on the class you choose. Every quote on the results page shows the fare and our service fee separately.

Which station in Shanghai does the train leave from?

On this date, departures leave from Shanghai Songjiang and Shanghai and Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai South and Jinshan North and Liantang and Shanghai West. 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.

Seats, sleepers and standing tickets explained →

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