Shanghai to Nanjing Intercity High Speed Train

At present, there are about 270 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 59 minutes. Ticket price for a second class seat varies from CNY 55 to CNY 191 (USD 8  - 27) due to different running speeds and operation stations. 
 

 Open Date: July 1, 2010

 Distance: 301 km (187 mi)

 Duration: about 1 - 4 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 Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1974	07:17 - 08:40	1h23m
G1806	09:09 - 10:43	1h34m
G12	11:00 - 12:00	1h00m
G7252	15:42 - 16:57	1h15m
G7226	19:18 - 20:55	1h37m

Around 270 departures in total: departure time from 05:46 to 21:50; duration from 59M to 4H3M.
See more Shanghai Schedule
 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G7179	06:20 - 07:49	1h29m
G7007	10:00 - 11:46	1h46m
G7011	12:00 - 13:39	1h39m
G7281	16:09 - 17:52	1h43m
G7251	20:02 - 21:32	1h30m

Around 270 departures in total: departure time from 03:29 to 22:20; duration from 1H1M 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 Jun 20, 2025)

	Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
G trains	CNY 428 - 1,535 USD 60 - 216	CNY 175 - 739 USD 25 - 104	CNY 110 - 463 USD 15 - 65
D trains	---	CNY 184 - 250 USD 26 - 35	CNY 55 - 156 USD 8 - 22

  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, Line 17
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 Railway Station

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, and line 15
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

Entrance to Shanghai South Railway Station

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 and line 15
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 Railway Station

Nanjing South Railway Station

 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, S1 and S3
2. By bus: 19, 84, 116, 129, 190, 719, 791, 792, D12, Y16, or Y27
 

In addition, there are about 33 pairs of regular trains between Shanghai Railway Station/ Songjiang North Station and Nanjing Railway Station. The duration is between 3 - 5 hours. The ticket fare is generally CNY 146.5  - 152.5 for a soft sleeper, CNY 100.5 - 104.5 for a hard sleeper, and CNY 46.5 - 50.5 for a hard seat.

Regular Train from Shanghai to Nanjing

Further Reading:
How to Travel between Shanghai and Nanjing: Besides trains, the alternatives are the 1-hour daily flight and 3.5-4 hour  long-distance bus.
Nanjing to Shanghai Train
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