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Beijing to Nanjing: Travel via Flight & Train

The approximate distance between Beijing and Nanjing is 1,020km (630mi). Travelling by plane is the fastest way, taking 2h5min and CNY600-1,700 for economy class. But, considering that it is easier for tourists to get to the railway station instead of the airport, G-type high speed trains are a good choice, taking 3.5-4.5h and costing CNY445-533 for a second class seat. In addition, budget travelers should consider cheaper normal speed trains.

How to Travel from Beijing to Nanjing

1. Most Convenient Way: High Speed Train: 3.5-4.5h, CNY445-533 for 2nd Class Seat

63 G-type trains travel from Beijing South Railway Station to Nanjing South Railway Station. 5 D-type trains depart from Beijing Railway Station or Beijing South Railway Station and arrive at Nanjing Railway Station. The earliest trains depart at 6:20 and the latest at 21:21.

Train	Frequency	Duration
G-type	7:00-19:00: 4 trains per hour	3.5-4.5h
D-type	19:00-21:00: 5 trains in total	9.5h

Ticket Fare:
G-type: CNY445-533 for Second Class Seat; CNY747-852 for First Class Seat; CNY1,506-1864 for Business Class Seat
D-type: CNY215-251 for Second Class Seat; CNY350-430 for Hard Sleeper; CNY409-477 for Soft Sleeper

More details about: Beijing to Nanjing Train

2. Fastest: Beijing to Nanjing Flight: 2h 5min, CNY600-1,700 for Economy Class

Usually, 7 Beijing to Nanjing direct flights serve passengers from 8:30 to 20:20. These planes take off at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport and land at Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

3. Economic Normal Speed Train: 10-15h, CNY236.5-254.5 for Hard Sleeper

The following four trains can carry passengers from Beijing Railway Station or Beijing Fengtai Railway Station to Nanjing Railway Station. Train T109 is recommended to overnight travelers.

Train	Dep.	Arr.	Duration
1461	11:55	02:56+1	15h1min
Z281	19:17	05:23+1	10h6min
T109	20:05	07:43+1	11h38min
K101	23:20	13:47+1	14h27min

Ticket Fare:
Soft Sleeper: CNY380.5-398.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY236.5-254.5; Hard Seat: CNY130.5-148.5

How to Travel from Nanjing to Beijing

1. Most Convenient Way: High Speed Train: 3.5-4.5h, CNY445-533 for 2nd Class Seat

Over 60 G-type trains travel from Nanjing South Railway Station to Beijing South Railway Station, and 5 D-type trains travel from Nanjing Railway Station to Beijing Raiway Station or Beijing South Railway Station. The earliest train leaves at 00:02 and the latest leaves at 23:56.

Train	Frequency	Duration
G-type	08:00-18:00: at least 4 trains per hour 19:00-20:00: 2-3 trains per hour	3.5-4.5h
D-type	21:00-00:00: 5 trains in total	9.5h

Ticket Fare:
G-type: CNY1,405-1,864 for Business Class Seat; CNY747-852 for First Class Seat; CNY445-533 for 2nd Class Seat
D-type: CNY215-233 for 2nd Class Seat; CNY350-404 for Hard Sleeper; CNY409-473 for Soft Sleeper

More details about: Nanjing to Beijing Train

2. Fastest Nanjing to Beijing Flight: 2h 5min, CNY600-1,700 for Economy Class

7 flights fly from Nanjing to Beijing from 7:50-17:25. The departure airport is Nanjing Lukou International Airport and the destination airport is Beijing Capital International Airport or Daxing International Airport.

3. Economic Normal Speed Train: 11.5-18.5h, CNY236.5-254.5 for Hard Sleeper

4 normal speed trains set off from Nanjing Railway Station and arrive at Beijing Railway Station or Beijing Fengtai Railway Station. T110 and Z282 enable budget travelers to save the hotel charge for one night.

Train	Dep.	Arr.	Duration
K102	00:58	15:45	14h47min
1462	16:22	10:50+1	18h28min
T110	22:07	10:08+1	12h1min
Z282	22:55	10:37+1	11h42min

Ticket Fare:
Hard Seat: CNY130.5-148.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY236.5-254.5; Soft Sleeper: CNY380.5-398.5.

- Last updated on Sep. 13, 2023 by Gabby Li -

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