Nanjing to Shanghai

Two transport options connect Nanjing with Shanghai: combined or train, allowing you to compare schedules and fares.

Travel options for Nanjing to Shanghai

For a trip from Nanjing to Shanghai, train is both the fastest and the most cost-effective choice at 97 CN¥, taking just 1 hour.

🚆 Train Cheapest From: 97 CN¥ Duration: 1h ⏱

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🔀 Combined From: 1490 CN¥ Duration: 20h 15m ⏱

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Train from Nanjing to Shanghai

Board at Nanjing South or Nanjing and travel from Nanjing to Shanghai, reaching multiple stations, including Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai West and others after around 1 hour. Fares begin at 97 CN¥. Reserve your ticket before your departure.

Popular departures: Nanjing South Nanjing

Popular arrivals: Shanghai Hongqiao Shanghai Shanghai West Shanghai South

Prices: 97 CN¥

Duration: 1h – 6h ⏱

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Combined from Nanjing to Shanghai

For travelers connecting Nanjing and Shanghai via combined transport, departures are available from NKG Nanjing Airport with arrivals at PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport. The journey usually takes around 20 hours 15 minutes, with tickets starting from 1,490 CN¥. Check available options and reserve your seat book your travel.

Popular departures: NKG Nanjing Airport

Popular arrivals: PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport

Prices: 1,490 CN¥

Duration: 20h 15m – 20h 30m ⏱

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Distance Nanjing to Shanghai

The distance between Nanjing and Shanghai is 270.3 kilometers.

Nanjing to Shanghai Transportation Comparison

Compare transport options side by side using key travel metrics to find the best way to get from Nanjing to Shanghai

	Train	Combined
Average price	207 CN¥	1,535 CN¥
Cheapest price	97 CN¥	1,490 CN¥
Average duration	2h 02m	20h 22m
Minimum duration	1h 00m	20h 15m
Number of departures	295	2
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Train Routes & Schedules from Nanjing to Shanghai

On the Nanjing to Shanghai rail route, multiple stations are served for boarding and disembarking, giving travelers flexibility in where to start and end their journey. Travel times vary depending on the stations used, typically lasting around 1h to 6h. Services operate from 01:16 to 22:51, and fares start at 97 to 524 CN¥, with slight variations depending on the service. Reviewing the full train timetable for Nanjing and Shanghai lets you compare all stations and choose the service that best fits your plans.

Cheapest way to go by train from Nanjing to Shanghai for 97 CN¥

Cheapest Train Nanjing to Shanghai

97 CN¥, from Nanjing to Shanghai, departure at 03:04, duration 3h 41m

Fastest way to go by train from Nanjing to Shanghai in 1h

Fastest Train Nanjing to Shanghai

213 CN¥, from Nanjing South to Shanghai Hongqiao, departure at 22:51, duration 1h

Departure stations

Nanjing South

Nanjing

Arrival stations

Shanghai Hongqiao

Shanghai

Shanghai West

Shanghai South

Train Timetable: Nanjing → Shanghai

01:16 05:06 3h 50m 103 CN¥
01:30 05:12 3h 42m 103 CN¥
01:44 05:33 3h 49m 103 CN¥
01:56 05:22 3h 26m 103 CN¥
02:09 06:03 3h 54m 103 CN¥
02:52 06:39 3h 47m 103 CN¥
03:04 06:45 3h 41m 97 CN¥
03:10 08:09 4h 59m 103 CN¥
03:29 06:13 2h 44m 195 CN¥
03:40 09:05 5h 25m 103 CN¥
03:46 06:53 3h 7m 103 CN¥
03:52 08:48 4h 56m 103 CN¥
04:20 10:20 6h 103 CN¥
04:58 07:25 2h 27m 118 CN¥
05:36 07:30 1h 54m 173 CN¥
06:00 09:56 3h 56m 246 CN¥
06:52 09:27 2h 35m 242 CN¥
07:10 09:15 2h 5m 220 CN¥
07:15 09:36 2h 21m 220 CN¥
07:20 10:02 2h 42m 163 CN¥
07:41 11:34 3h 53m 103 CN¥
07:49 11:02 3h 13m 103 CN¥
08:00 09:40 1h 40m 235 CN¥
08:09 10:03 1h 54m 220 CN¥
08:42 13:47 5h 5m 103 CN¥
08:54 14:12 5h 18m 103 CN¥
09:00 10:40 1h 40m 220 CN¥
09:06 12:03 2h 57m 103 CN¥
09:12 12:21 3h 9m 103 CN¥
09:21 12:09 2h 48m 103 CN¥
09:27 12:15 2h 48m 103 CN¥
09:33 12:30 2h 57m 195 CN¥
09:46 12:54 3h 8m 103 CN¥
09:54 13:26 3h 32m 103 CN¥
10:00 13:00 3h 103 CN¥
10:11 13:14 3h 3m 103 CN¥
10:17 13:20 3h 3m 103 CN¥
10:46 14:46 4h 103 CN¥
11:00 12:40 1h 40m 220 CN¥
11:02 14:37 3h 35m 103 CN¥
12:00 13:39 1h 39m 320 CN¥
12:24 15:59 3h 35m 103 CN¥
12:47 15:02 2h 15m 220 CN¥
13:00 14:43 1h 43m 235 CN¥
13:07 15:50 2h 43m 195 CN¥
13:13 15:16 2h 3m 220 CN¥
13:20 17:13 3h 53m 237 CN¥
14:00 15:41 1h 41m 220 CN¥
14:09 18:05 3h 56m 103 CN¥
14:49 18:49 4h 231 CN¥
15:00 16:40 1h 40m 235 CN¥
16:00 17:40 1h 40m 220 CN¥
16:05 18:21 2h 16m 220 CN¥
17:00 18:40 1h 40m 235 CN¥
17:58 21:51 3h 53m 231 CN¥
18:00 19:43 1h 43m 220 CN¥
18:09 20:14 2h 5m 220 CN¥
18:41 22:22 3h 41m 103 CN¥
18:54 22:28 3h 34m 103 CN¥
19:00 20:40 1h 40m 220 CN¥
20:00 21:54 1h 54m 220 CN¥
20:37 22:31 1h 54m 205 CN¥

Train Timetable: Nanjing → Shanghai Hongqiao

07:33 09:43 2h 10m 205 CN¥
08:34 10:31 1h 57m 220 CN¥
09:17 11:07 1h 50m 235 CN¥
10:17 11:59 1h 42m 205 CN¥
10:35 12:24 1h 49m 205 CN¥
12:41 16:35 3h 54m 241 CN¥
13:33 15:24 1h 51m 220 CN¥
14:20 18:11 3h 51m 241 CN¥
14:40 16:44 2h 4m 220 CN¥

Train Timetable: Nanjing → Shanghai South

05:13 08:00 2h 47m 230 CN¥

Train Timetable: Nanjing → Shanghai West

13:13 15:07 1h 54m 217 CN¥
18:09 20:06 1h 57m 217 CN¥
20:00 21:42 1h 42m 217 CN¥

Train Timetable: Nanjing South → Shanghai

05:49 07:15 1h 26m 214 CN¥
06:33 08:55 2h 22m 192 CN¥
06:48 08:59 2h 11m 329 CN¥
07:24 09:30 2h 6m 240 CN¥
08:34 10:55 2h 21m 225 CN¥
08:40 10:53 2h 13m 230 CN¥
08:45 10:19 1h 34m 240 CN¥
09:29 11:09 1h 40m 219 CN¥
09:59 12:15 2h 16m 225 CN¥
10:04 12:05 2h 1m 240 CN¥
10:19 11:33 1h 14m 236 CN¥
10:34 12:28 1h 54m 240 CN¥
10:39 12:21 1h 42m 214 CN¥
11:07 13:16 2h 9m 225 CN¥
11:19 13:21 2h 2m 209 CN¥
11:25 12:32 1h 7m 236 CN¥
12:07 14:10 2h 3m 225 CN¥
13:14 15:20 2h 6m 225 CN¥
13:18 14:56 1h 38m 234 CN¥
13:33 15:45 2h 12m 240 CN¥
13:41 15:39 1h 58m 210 CN¥
13:58 16:09 2h 11m 240 CN¥
14:15 16:16 2h 1m 225 CN¥
15:31 17:50 2h 19m 225 CN¥
15:36 17:23 1h 47m 240 CN¥
16:09 18:07 1h 58m 225 CN¥
16:13 18:02 1h 49m 219 CN¥
16:21 18:36 2h 15m 209 CN¥
16:31 18:25 1h 54m 179 CN¥
16:32 17:35 1h 3m 236 CN¥
16:47 18:51 2h 4m 240 CN¥
17:09 19:11 2h 2m 304 CN¥
17:30 19:25 1h 55m 225 CN¥
17:39 20:07 2h 28m 209 CN¥
17:49 19:50 2h 1m 209 CN¥
18:08 19:33 1h 25m 227 CN¥
18:39 20:30 1h 51m 209 CN¥
18:50 20:59 2h 9m 225 CN¥
18:57 21:19 2h 22m 179 CN¥
19:36 21:11 1h 35m 227 CN¥
20:02 21:32 1h 30m 219 CN¥
20:11 21:59 1h 48m 209 CN¥
20:34 21:49 1h 15m 219 CN¥
20:41 22:48 2h 7m 193 CN¥
21:04 22:59 1h 55m 193 CN¥
21:34 23:07 1h 33m 225 CN¥
21:35 22:43 1h 8m 227 CN¥
22:16 23:35 1h 19m 219 CN¥

Train Timetable: Nanjing South → Shanghai Hongqiao

06:14 07:29 1h 15m 207 CN¥
06:20 07:49 1h 29m 213 CN¥
06:53 08:28 1h 35m 213 CN¥
07:08 09:21 2h 13m 210 CN¥
07:11 08:46 1h 35m 207 CN¥
07:19 09:25 2h 6m 225 CN¥
07:24 09:12 1h 48m 207 CN¥
07:37 09:07 1h 30m 207 CN¥
08:24 10:09 1h 45m 207 CN¥
08:39 10:28 1h 49m 201 CN¥
08:48 10:42 1h 54m 186 CN¥
08:59 10:50 1h 51m 240 CN¥
09:06 11:02 1h 56m 217 CN¥
09:10 10:13 1h 3m 230 CN¥
09:15 10:23 1h 8m 230 CN¥
09:19 11:18 1h 59m 240 CN¥
09:20 10:48 1h 28m 207 CN¥
09:23 10:59 1h 36m 220 CN¥
09:33 11:36 2h 3m 213 CN¥
09:34 11:12 1h 38m 220 CN¥
09:39 11:08 1h 29m 207 CN¥
09:42 11:54 2h 12m 225 CN¥
09:47 11:43 1h 56m 213 CN¥
10:01 11:19 1h 18m 213 CN¥
10:05 11:54 1h 49m 194 CN¥
10:07 11:57 1h 50m 207 CN¥
10:15 11:24 1h 9m 230 CN¥
10:23 11:38 1h 15m 213 CN¥
10:29 11:31 1h 2m 220 CN¥
10:41 12:45 2h 4m 225 CN¥
10:47 13:02 2h 15m 240 CN¥
10:50 12:11 1h 21m 207 CN¥
10:58 12:20 1h 22m 220 CN¥
11:00 13:16 2h 16m 254 CN¥
11:03 12:42 1h 39m 213 CN¥
11:08 12:49 1h 41m 207 CN¥
11:12 13:11 1h 59m 179 CN¥
11:13 12:53 1h 40m 201 CN¥
11:18 12:35 1h 17m 230 CN¥
11:29 13:34 2h 5m 209 CN¥
11:34 12:58 1h 24m 201 CN¥
11:43 13:03 1h 20m 213 CN¥
11:49 13:07 1h 18m 220 CN¥
11:53 13:22 1h 29m 201 CN¥
11:57 13:12 1h 15m 207 CN¥
12:06 13:29 1h 23m 207 CN¥
12:11 13:49 1h 38m 207 CN¥
12:12 14:15 2h 3m 225 CN¥
12:15 13:53 1h 38m 201 CN¥
12:17 14:56 2h 39m 240 CN¥
12:22 13:33 1h 11m 230 CN¥
12:26 13:37 1h 11m 230 CN¥
12:30 14:22 1h 52m 213 CN¥
12:37 14:06 1h 29m 207 CN¥
12:46 15:15 2h 29m 179 CN¥
12:49 14:14 1h 25m 213 CN¥
12:54 14:22 1h 28m 213 CN¥
12:59 15:10 2h 11m 207 CN¥
13:02 15:05 2h 3m 210 CN¥
13:06 14:48 1h 42m 207 CN¥
13:12 15:01 1h 49m 230 CN¥
13:23 15:36 2h 13m 240 CN¥
13:26 14:35 1h 9m 230 CN¥
13:31 14:39 1h 8m 230 CN¥
13:35 14:43 1h 8m 230 CN¥
13:40 14:59 1h 19m 220 CN¥
13:48 15:27 1h 39m 207 CN¥
14:03 16:08 2h 5m 225 CN¥
14:08 15:47 1h 39m 207 CN¥
14:23 15:56 1h 33m 213 CN¥
14:26 15:59 1h 33m 213 CN¥
14:29 16:22 1h 53m 225 CN¥
14:34 15:37 1h 3m 230 CN¥
14:37 16:06 1h 29m 230 CN¥
14:43 16:49 2h 6m 210 CN¥
14:47 16:31 1h 44m 230 CN¥
14:48 17:07 2h 19m 240 CN¥
15:02 16:10 1h 8m 230 CN¥
15:13 17:18 2h 5m 225 CN¥
15:15 16:43 1h 28m 207 CN¥
15:19 16:52 1h 33m 213 CN¥
15:24 17:06 1h 42m 201 CN¥
15:26 17:28 2h 2m 179 CN¥
15:28 17:33 2h 5m 230 CN¥
15:30 16:59 1h 29m 207 CN¥
15:36 16:38 1h 2m 230 CN¥
15:40 17:13 1h 33m 230 CN¥
15:43 17:27 1h 44m 207 CN¥
15:44 17:44 2h 225 CN¥
15:48 17:18 1h 30m 220 CN¥
15:54 17:22 1h 28m 207 CN¥
15:59 17:38 1h 39m 213 CN¥
16:04 18:06 2h 2m 225 CN¥
16:09 17:53 1h 44m 207 CN¥
16:16 18:28 2h 12m 225 CN¥
16:17 18:02 1h 45m 213 CN¥
16:24 18:06 1h 42m 220 CN¥
16:49 18:10 1h 21m 220 CN¥
16:53 18:21 1h 28m 213 CN¥
16:57 19:19 2h 22m 179 CN¥
17:03 18:48 1h 45m 220 CN¥
17:04 18:57 1h 53m 240 CN¥
17:07 18:58 1h 51m 213 CN¥
17:16 19:04 1h 48m 213 CN¥
17:18 19:28 2h 10m 225 CN¥
17:24 18:32 1h 8m 230 CN¥
17:28 18:43 1h 15m 230 CN¥
17:33 18:36 1h 3m 230 CN¥
17:35 19:47 2h 12m 225 CN¥
17:43 19:11 1h 28m 213 CN¥
17:47 19:15 1h 28m 213 CN¥
17:51 19:19 1h 28m 220 CN¥
17:55 19:30 1h 35m 213 CN¥
18:07 20:15 2h 8m 225 CN¥
18:10 20:08 1h 58m 210 CN¥
18:14 20:01 1h 47m 220 CN¥
18:16 20:21 2h 5m 203 CN¥
18:20 19:26 1h 6m 207 CN¥
18:26 19:34 1h 8m 230 CN¥
18:28 20:40 2h 12m 225 CN¥
18:30 20:33 2h 3m 217 CN¥
18:51 19:54 1h 3m 230 CN¥
18:57 20:05 1h 8m 213 CN¥
19:01 20:22 1h 21m 213 CN¥
19:05 20:46 1h 41m 207 CN¥
19:06 21:09 2h 3m 213 CN¥
19:10 20:50 1h 40m 213 CN¥
19:15 21:00 1h 45m 213 CN¥
19:19 21:24 2h 5m 179 CN¥
19:24 21:36 2h 12m 183 CN¥
19:26 20:28 1h 2m 230 CN¥
19:30 22:09 2h 39m 179 CN¥
19:41 21:10 1h 29m 213 CN¥
19:45 21:14 1h 29m 207 CN¥
19:49 21:52 2h 3m 201 CN¥
19:56 22:15 2h 19m 179 CN¥
19:58 21:50 1h 52m 207 CN¥
20:01 22:21 2h 20m 179 CN¥
20:08 22:01 1h 53m 213 CN¥
20:16 21:18 1h 2m 230 CN¥
20:21 21:22 1h 1m 230 CN¥
20:26 22:26 2h 225 CN¥
20:28 21:36 1h 8m 230 CN¥
20:40 22:15 1h 35m 213 CN¥
20:47 22:19 1h 32m 207 CN¥
20:52 22:25 1h 33m 207 CN¥
20:53 22:42 1h 49m 209 CN¥
20:56 22:30 1h 34m 207 CN¥
21:06 22:35 1h 29m 207 CN¥
21:13 22:42 1h 29m 213 CN¥
21:28 23:07 1h 39m 207 CN¥
21:43 23:02 1h 19m 207 CN¥
21:44 23:23 1h 39m 193 CN¥
21:47 23:11 1h 24m 201 CN¥
21:51 23:15 1h 24m 207 CN¥
21:56 23:25 1h 29m 207 CN¥
22:05 23:39 1h 34m 201 CN¥
22:09 23:46 1h 37m 201 CN¥
22:21 23:57 1h 36m 201 CN¥
22:51 23:51 1h 213 CN¥

Train Timetable: Nanjing South → Shanghai South

06:28 08:46 2h 18m 230 CN¥
10:37 12:57 2h 20m 242 CN¥
12:43 18:31 5h 48m 524 CN¥
14:05 16:07 2h 2m 242 CN¥
16:17 18:31 2h 14m 242 CN¥
16:37 19:18 2h 41m 285 CN¥
16:57 19:49 2h 52m 186 CN¥
19:24 22:14 2h 50m 191 CN¥

Train Timetable: Nanjing South → Shanghai West

11:07 13:05 1h 58m 223 CN¥
16:09 17:52 1h 43m 223 CN¥
17:39 19:51 2h 12m 206 CN¥
18:08 19:24 1h 16m 227 CN¥

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Combined Routes & Schedules from Nanjing to Shanghai

Start your journey at NKG Nanjing Airport on a combined transport route toward Shanghai. You’ll travel across different vehicles for about 20h 15m to 20h 30m, with departures running from 14:00 until 14:15 and fares starting from 1,490 to 1,580 CN¥. Arrival is at PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport, and checking the timetable for connections between Nanjing and Shanghai lets you choose the departure that fits your schedule.

Cheapest and fastest combined Nanjing to Shanghai

Cheapest & Fastest Combined Nanjing to Shanghai

1490 CN¥, from NKG Nanjing Airport to PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport, departure at 14:15, duration 20h 15m

Combined Timetable: NKG Nanjing Airport → PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport

14:00 10:30 20h 30m 1580 CN¥
14:15 10:30 20h 15m 1490 CN¥

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Frequently Asked Questions Nanjing to Shanghai

Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nanjing to Shanghai.

How long does the Nanjing to Shanghai route usually take overall?

Travel time on the Nanjing to Shanghai route varies a lot by transport type. Trains can take about 1 hour to 6 hours, while the available air option takes about 20 hours 15 minutes to 20 hours 30 minutes. The difference comes from the service type and the specific station pair.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Nanjing to Shanghai?

The cheapest listed option on the Nanjing to Shanghai route is train travel, with fares starting at 97 CNY. Train prices go up to 524 CNY depending on the service and station pair. The air option is much more expensive, starting at 1490 CNY.

Which option is the fastest on the Nanjing to Shanghai route?

The fastest listed option is the train. The quickest train services take about 1 hour, while some other train services take much longer depending on the departure and arrival stations. The air option in the data is not faster, with a trip time of about 20 hours 15 minutes to 20 hours 30 minutes.

Where do trips from Nanjing to Shanghai depart and arrive?

Train services on the Nanjing to Shanghai route depart from Nanjing South or Nanjing. Arrivals are listed at Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai West, and Shanghai South. The air option departs from NKG Nanjing Airport and arrives at PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport.

How much should I expect to pay for Nanjing to Shanghai?

For the Nanjing to Shanghai route, train fares range from 97 CNY to 524 CNY. The available air service is priced much higher, at about 1490 CNY to 1580 CNY. The exact fare depends on the transport type and the specific service chosen.

How often do trains run from Nanjing to Shanghai, and what are the first and last departures?

The data shows 295 train trips on the Nanjing to Shanghai route, but it does not give a fixed frequency in minutes. The first train departure is at 01:16 and the last is at 22:51. That means departures are spread across most of the day.

Which Nanjing to Shanghai train stations are used most directly for the quickest trips?

The quickest train pair listed on the Nanjing to Shanghai route is Nanjing South to Shanghai Hongqiao, with trips taking about 1 hour to 2 hours 39 minutes. Nanjing South also connects to Shanghai, Shanghai West, and Shanghai South, while Nanjing serves several Shanghai stations too.

Are there different train durations on the Nanjing to Shanghai route?

Yes. Train times on the Nanjing to Shanghai route range from about 1 hour to 6 hours. For example, Nanjing South to Shanghai Hongqiao can be as short as 1 hour, while Nanjing to Shanghai can take up to 6 hours. The station pair makes a big difference.

What are the departure and arrival airports for the Nanjing to Shanghai air service?

The air service on the Nanjing to Shanghai route departs from NKG Nanjing Airport and arrives at PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport. Only two trips are listed for this option. The schedule shows departures at 14:00 and 14:15.

How long does the Nanjing to Shanghai air option take?

The listed air service on the Nanjing to Shanghai route takes about 20 hours 15 minutes to 20 hours 30 minutes. That is much longer than the train options in the data. The duration is based on the specific airport-to-airport service shown.

Can I book Nanjing to Shanghai tickets online?

Yes. For the Nanjing to Shanghai route, TicketRoutes.com is the booking reference provided in the context. It is the place to check the listed services, prices, and departure details before planning the trip.

Which Nanjing to Shanghai train stations should I look at if I want more arrival choices?

Train services on the Nanjing to Shanghai route arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai West, and Shanghai South. Departures are from Nanjing South or Nanjing. This gives several station combinations, with travel times ranging from about 1 hour to 6 hours.

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