Guangzhou - Nanjing Train
Around 4 pairs of high speed trains run between Guangzhou and Nanjing with a duration of 7 – 10 hours. The distance is about 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) and a second class seat costs CNY689-857. The other two pairs of normal speed overnight sleeper trains take a long time of 21 – 26.5 hours for a distance of 1,800 kilometers (1,118 miles). A hard sleeper costs CNY351 – 388 per person.
Open Date: May 15th, 2016
Distance: 1,500 kilometers (932 miles)
Running speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
Duration: 7 – 10 hours
Stations along the way: Guangzhou South, Shaoguan, Qingyuan, Chenzhou West, Hengyang East, Zhuzhou West, Changsha South, Miluo East, Yueyang East, Xianning North, Chibi North, Wuhan, Hong’an West, Macheng North, Jinzhai, Liu’an, Hefei South, Nanjing South
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Note: The timetable is for reference only. Please check for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
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Notes:
1. The timetable is for reference only. Please check for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. "+" indicates the second day.
(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
They are shuttling between Guangzhou/ Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station and Nanjing Railway Station. A soft sleeper or hard sleeper berth is highly recommended for such a long distance journey and the sleeper tickets should be purchased in advance in case they are sold out.
Stations along the way:
K528/K527: Shaoguan East, Danxiashan, Shixing, Nanxiong, Dayu, Ganzhou, Jian, Xiajiang, Dongxiang, Yingtan, Shangrao, Quzhou, Jinhua, Hangzhou South, Jiaxing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou
T152/T151: Shaoguan East, Chenzhou, Hengyang, Zhuzhou, Yichun, Nanchang, Jiujiang, Wuhu, Ma'anshan
Direct flights between the two cities take about 2-2.5 hours for a single journey, saving a lot of time compared with a rail trip. Flights are the first choices for those who are tight in time. Usually, the full price for an economy class is about CNY1,300, but when discounts are provided by airlines in low seasons, the flight ticket fare can be low to CNY400 – 900, which is pretty competitive. In peak seasons, the ticket fare may exceed CNY1,000.
Compared with normal speed trains, high speed trains save a lot of time as well. The facilities and environment on bullet trains are better than that on normal speed ones. In high seasons, they are good choices to save money and time. Besides, the land scenery outside the window is amazing.
In general, budget travelers are very likely to choose normal speed overnight sleeper trains as they are much cheaper.
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Guangzhou – Nanjing High Speed Trains
Basic Facts:
Open Date: May 15th, 2016 Distance: 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) Running speed: 300 km/h (186 mph) Duration: 7 – 10 hours Stations along the way: Guangzhou South, Shaoguan, Qingyuan, Chenzhou West, Hengyang East, Zhuzhou West, Changsha South, Miluo East, Yueyang East, Xianning North, Chibi North, Wuhan, Hong’an West, Macheng North, Jinzhai, Liu’an, Hefei South, Nanjing SouthGuangzhou to Nanjing High Speed Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G1554 | 06:18 - 13:33 | 7h15m |
| G1746 | 06:55 - 14:50 | 7h55m |
| G3072 | 11:36 - 21:46 | 10h10m |
| G638 | 14:50 - 22:32 | 7h42m |
Nanjing to Guangzhou Bullet Train Timetable
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G637 | 07:25 - 14:29 | 7h4m |
| G3075 | 07:26 - 16:38 | 9h12m |
| G1553 | 15:07 - 22:24 | 7h17m |
| G1745 | 15:52 - 23:18 | 7h26m |
Note: The timetable is for reference only. Please check for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
Ticket Fare of Guangzhou – Nanjing High Speed Trains
| Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 2,054 - 2,927 USD 288 - 411 | CNY 1,054 - 1,417 USD 148 - 199 | CNY 660 - 893 USD 93 - 125 |
Normal Trains of Guangzhou - Nanjing
Guangzhou to Nanjing Train Schedule:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| K528 | 08:19 - 07:40+ | 23h21m |
| T152 | 10:43 - 08:47+ | 22h4m |
Nanjing to Guangzhou Train Timetable:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| T151 | 13:55 - 10:48+ | 20h53m |
| K527 | 14:38 - 17:30+ | 26h52m |
1. The timetable is for reference only. Please check for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. "+" indicates the second day.
Ticket Fare:
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 599 - 666 USD 84 - 94 | CNY 351 - 388 USD 49 - 54 | CNY 192 - 213 USD 27 - 30 |
They are shuttling between Guangzhou/ Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station and Nanjing Railway Station. A soft sleeper or hard sleeper berth is highly recommended for such a long distance journey and the sleeper tickets should be purchased in advance in case they are sold out.
Stations along the way: K528/K527: Shaoguan East, Danxiashan, Shixing, Nanxiong, Dayu, Ganzhou, Jian, Xiajiang, Dongxiang, Yingtan, Shangrao, Quzhou, Jinhua, Hangzhou South, Jiaxing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou T152/T151: Shaoguan East, Chenzhou, Hengyang, Zhuzhou, Yichun, Nanchang, Jiujiang, Wuhu, Ma'anshanGuangzhou – Nanjing Train vs. Flight
Compared with normal speed trains, high speed trains save a lot of time as well. The facilities and environment on bullet trains are better than that on normal speed ones. In high seasons, they are good choices to save money and time. Besides, the land scenery outside the window is amazing.
In general, budget travelers are very likely to choose normal speed overnight sleeper trains as they are much cheaper.
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