Shanghai to Nanjing Intercity High Speed Train

At present, there are over 230 pairs of high speed trains in total running between Shanghai and Nanjing, making rail journeys as convenient as metro rides. The shortest travel time between the two cities is about 60 minutes. Ticket price for a second class seat varies from CNY51 to CNY195 due to different running speeds and operation stations. 
 

 Open Date: July 1, 2010

 Distance: 301 km (187 mi)

 Shortest Duration: about 1-3 hours

 Operated at: Shanghai / Shanghai South / Shanghai West / Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Nanjing / Nanjing South Railway Station

 Major Stations: Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao, Suzhou, Suzhou Industrial Park, Wuxi, Changzhou, Zhenjiang, Nanjing, Nanjing South

Shanghai-Nanjing Intercity High Speed Railway Map

(Last Update on Jul 5, 2021)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1974	07:17 - 08:47	1h30m
G1806	09:13 - 10:41	1h28m
G12	12:00 - 13:08	1h8m
G14	15:00 - 16:00	1h00m
G16	17:00 - 17:59	0h59m

Around 230 departures in total: departure time from 05:48 to 22:50; duration from 59M to 4H.
See more Shanghai Schedule
 (Last Update on Jul 5, 2021)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G7349	07:30 - 09:07	1h37m
G5	10:32 - 11:40	1h8m
G1	12:26 - 13:28	1h2m
G229	14:54 - 16:11	1h17m
G3	17:25 - 18:28	1h3m

Around 230 departures in total: departure time from 03:34 to 22:15; duration from 1H2M to 4H.
See more Nanjing Schedule 

Note: Timetable here is for reference only. For the most up-to-date schedule, you can search for it by the tool on the page top.
 (Last Update on Jul 5, 2021)

	Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
G trains	CNY 418.5 - 604.5 USD 65 - 94	CNY 209.5 - 322 USD 32 - 50	CNY 134.5 - 195 USD 21 - 30
D trains	---	CNY 169 - 228 USD 26 - 35	CNY 51 - 142 USD 8 - 22

Intercity High Speed Locomotive

A First Class Carriage

 Hongqiao Railway Station:
Located in the west of the city, it is adjacent to Hongqiao International Airport. For those who arrive by air, it is a good choice. In addition, it is easy to transfer to subways, buses, and coaches.
1. By Subway: line 2, line 10
2. By Bus: 173, 189, 320, 941, Hongqiao line 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, Pudong Airport Shuttle Bus Line 1 

 Shanghai Railway Station:
It is only about 2 miles (3.5 kilometers) from the city center and has the highest passenger flow. It is a convenient and time-saving choice for those in urban areas.
1. By Subway: line 1, line 3, line 4
2. By Bus: 13, 58, 63, 78, 95, 104, 106, 109, 113, 115, 117, 140, 301, 302, 305, 306, 308, 310, 315, 319, 322, 332, 324, 328, 329, 502, 510, 573, 723, 741, 744, 817, 823, 837, 845, 859, 927, 929, 930, 942, 948, 955, 962, 963, Xinchuan Special Line, Nanxin Special Line, Shenchuan Special Line, Xinjia Special Line, Pudong Airport Shuttle Bus Line 5, Tunnel Line 3

Shanghai South Railway Station:
Though located a little bit far away from downtown, the station links to the downtown directly by subway line 1. But only 4 trains stop here. Tourists are advised to choose carefully. 
1. By Subway: line 1, line 3
2. By Bus: 32, 144, 164, 180, 301, 303, 315, 341, 704, 729, 747, 763, 803, 867, 957, 973, Pudong Airport Bus Line 7, Shangshi Bus Line, Hongqiao Bus Line 1, Songlong Bus Line, Nanchuan Bus Line, Nannan Bus Line, Shangfeng Special Line, Shangjia Bus Line, Shangzhu Bus Line

Shanghai West Railway Station:
Only 5 trains stop at this station. And located about 13 kilometers (8 miles) driving away from downtown and far from scenic areas, it is not very recommended for tourists.
1. By Subway: line 11
2. By Bus: 01, 106, 117, 129, 319, 742, 744, 768, 944, Changzheng line 1, Huyong Special Line
 

 Nanjing Railway Station:
It operates more trains to/from Shanghai Station. Compared with the South Station, it is closer to the city center, Xuanwu Lake, the Ming Dynasty Xiaoling Mausoleum and Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum. There are coaches, city buses, subways, and airport shuttles available for passengers' convenience.
1. By Subway: line 1, line 3
2. By bus: 13, 17, 32, 33, 44, 56, 59, 64, 71, 97, 141, 173, 190, 205, 206, 207, 208, 309, 510, 536, 555, 557, 558, D8, Y8, Y9, Y11, Y13, Y17, Y23 and Airport Shuttle Bus line 1.

 Nanjing South Station:
Many more trains are available here from/to Hongqiao Station. Although located a little far from city center and some attraction sites, transportation here is very convenient, including coaches, subways, city buses, as well as airport shuttles; and they can carry passengers very conveniently to these places.
1. By subway: line 1, line 3 and S1
2. By bus: 19, 84, 116, 129, 190, 719, 791, 792, D12, Y16, or Y27
 

In addition, there are about 50 pairs of regular trains between Shanghai Railway Station/ South Railway Station and Nanjing Railway Station. The duration is between 2.5 - 5 hours. The ticket fare is generally CNY140.5 for a soft sleeper, CNY92.5 for a hard sleeper, and CNY46.5 for a hard seat.

Further Reading:
How to Travel between Shanghai and Nanjing: Besides trains, the alternatives are the 1-hour daily flight and 3.5-4 hours'  long-distance bus.
 Major Rail Lines from Shanghai to:

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