Shenzhen - Nanjing Train

8 pairs of high speed trains are available for passengers traveling between Shenzhen and Nanjing. The total running distance between the 2 cities is 1,924 km (1,196 mi). A single trip takes around 8 - 13.5 hours and a ride on a second class seat costs CNY 675 - 835.5.

There are 1 pair of normal speed trains running overnight between the 2 cities as well; the general duration is about 21 - 22 hours.
 

 Open date: December 28, 2013
 Duration: around 8 - 13.5 hours
 Running distance: 1,924 kilometers (1,196 miles)
 Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
 Operated at: Shenzhen/ Shenzhen North Railway Station, Nanjing South Railway Station
 Major stations along the way: Huizhou South, Lufeng, Chaoyang, Xiamen North, Quanzhou, Fuzhou South, Wenzhou South, Ningbo, Shaoxing North, Hangzhou East, Suzhou in Jiangsu
 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G2790	06:40 - 14:26	7h46m
G2756	06:54 - 14:21	7h27m
D2294	08:02 - 20:09	12h7m
G698	08:35 - 15:32	6h57m
G3328	08:59 - 17:18	8h19m
D2282	09:40 - 23:19	13h39m
G3024	11:01 - 21:35	10h34m
G2786	13:02 - 21:02	8h00m
G2782	15:30 - 23:18	7h48m

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 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2281	06:32 - 20:15	13h43m
G2781	07:31 - 15:31	8h00m
G3023	08:37 - 19:14	10h37m
G2785	09:07 - 16:59	7h52m
G3327	10:01 - 18:10	8h9m
D2293	10:57 - 22:43	11h46m
G2789	14:52 - 22:40	7h48m
G2755	16:00 - 22:58	6h58m
G697	16:05 - 23:21	7h16m

See more Nanjing Schedule 

Note: The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top. (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 2,372 - 2,778 USD 333 - 390	CNY 1,080 - 1,360.5 USD 152 - 191	CNY 675 - 835.5 USD 95 - 117

 If the 8 pairs of trains above failed to meet your time arrangement, you can try transfer in Wuhan for more. 

Route	Schedule	Duration	Ticket Fare for Second Class Seat
Shenzhen North - Wuhan	About 37 pairs from around 06:08 to 17:37	4h - 7h	CNY 189 - 667.5
Wuhan/ Hankou - Nanjing South	Over 23 pairs from around 08:00 to 19:33	2.5h- 4h	CNY 180 - 285
Total	---	6.5h - 11h	CNY 369 - 952.5

 

Shenzhen - Nanjing Railway Map

Note: Wuhan Railway Station and Hankou Railway Station are connected by subway. A single ride takes about 1 hour. This route takes around 40 minutes by taxi.
  Operated at: Shenzhen Railway Station, Nanjing Railway Station
 Duration: about 21 - 22 hours
 Distance: 1,707 km (1,061 mi)
 Running Speed: 120 km/h (75mph)
 Major stations along the way: Dongguan East, Huizhou, Dingnan, Ganzhou, Jingdezhen, Huangshan, Wuhu, Ma'anshan
 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K34	12:16 - 09:25+	21h9m

 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K33	17:00 - 14:52+	21h52m

Notes:
1. "+" indicates the trip ends on the next day.
2. The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 382.5 USD 54	CNY 212.5 USD 30

 
 For passengers in a hurry, there are nearly 20 pairs of flight operated between Shenzhen and Nanjing on a daily basis and the number may be increased in peak seasons. The total flying time between the 2 cities is around 2 - 2.5 hours. The fare of the flight tickets usually change within the range of CNY 400 to CNY 1,600.


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