Shanghai to Nanjing

This route offers two different ways to travel from Shanghai to Nanjing, including complete information on departure times, trip lengths and costs.

Travel options for Shanghai to Nanjing

For a trip from Shanghai to Nanjing, train is both the fastest and the most cost-effective choice at 93 CN¥, taking just 59 minutes.

Train from Shanghai to Nanjing

Take the train departing from multiple stations, including Shanghai, Shanghai West, Shanghai South, Shanghai Hongqiao and others to travel between Shanghai and Nanjing. Tickets start at 93 CN¥ and the journey usually lasts 59 minutes, ending at Nanjing or Nanjing South. Plan ahead and guarantee your seat for this route.

Popular departures: Shanghai Shanghai West Shanghai South Shanghai Hongqiao

Popular arrivals: Nanjing Nanjing South

Prices: 93 CN¥

Duration: 59m – 6h ⏱

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Flight from Shanghai to Nanjing

Reaching Nanjing from Shanghai by air involves departing from PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport and covering the distance in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, before landing at NKG Nanjing Airport. Flying is the most time-efficient way to travel this route, and fares are often available from 972 CN¥. Full schedules and booking options are available via the available flight options.

Popular departures: PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport

Popular arrivals: NKG Nanjing Airport

Prices: 972 CN¥

Duration: 1h 30m ⏱

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Distance Shanghai to Nanjing

The distance between Shanghai and Nanjing is 270.3 kilometers.

Shanghai to Nanjing Transportation Comparison

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

	Train	Flight
Average price	201 CN¥	972 CN¥
Cheapest price	93 CN¥	972 CN¥
Average duration	2h 05m	1h 30m
Minimum duration	0h 59m	1h 30m
Number of departures	304	1
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Train Routes & Schedules from Shanghai to Nanjing

For this train route connecting Shanghai and Nanjing, multiple departure and arrival stations are in use. Depending on the combination of stations, journey times can vary, typically around 1h to 6h. Trains operate within a timetable from 02:05 to 23:40, and bus ticket prices usually start at 93 to 553 CN¥, with slight differences depending on the station or service selected. Checking the full train timetable for Shanghai and Nanjing helps you see all available stations, compare journey durations and pick the departure that fits your travel plans best.

Cheapest way to go by train from Shanghai to Nanjing for 93 CN¥

Cheapest Train Shanghai to Nanjing

93 CN¥, from Shanghai to Nanjing, departure at 05:13, duration 4h 26m

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

Fastest Train Shanghai to Nanjing

230 CN¥, from Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing South, departure at some times, duration 1h

Departure stations

Shanghai

Shanghai West

Shanghai South

Shanghai Hongqiao

Arrival stations

Nanjing

Nanjing South

Train Timetable: Shanghai → Nanjing

02:05 05:44 3h 39m 103 CN¥
03:00 08:02 5h 2m 103 CN¥
04:00 08:24 4h 24m 103 CN¥
04:23 08:39 4h 16m 103 CN¥
04:52 09:53 5h 1m 103 CN¥
05:13 09:39 4h 26m 93 CN¥
05:45 07:40 1h 55m 245 CN¥
06:48 08:42 1h 54m 205 CN¥
07:50 11:50 4h 231 CN¥
08:00 09:40 1h 40m 220 CN¥
08:49 12:47 3h 58m 237 CN¥
08:57 12:39 3h 42m 103 CN¥
09:00 10:41 1h 41m 235 CN¥
09:29 13:08 3h 39m 103 CN¥
09:53 13:53 4h 231 CN¥
10:00 11:39 1h 39m 220 CN¥
10:13 14:24 4h 11m 103 CN¥
10:20 14:17 3h 57m 237 CN¥
10:57 15:06 4h 9m 103 CN¥
11:00 12:39 1h 39m 220 CN¥
11:10 15:00 3h 50m 103 CN¥
11:58 16:08 4h 10m 103 CN¥
12:05 13:45 1h 40m 205 CN¥
12:15 15:58 3h 43m 97 CN¥
12:42 17:09 4h 27m 103 CN¥
13:00 14:39 1h 39m 220 CN¥
13:32 17:35 4h 3m 246 CN¥
13:40 18:09 4h 29m 103 CN¥
13:55 16:52 2h 57m 163 CN¥
14:00 15:41 1h 41m 205 CN¥
14:13 16:59 2h 46m 195 CN¥
14:36 17:37 3h 1m 103 CN¥
14:49 17:43 2h 54m 163 CN¥
14:57 19:09 4h 12m 103 CN¥
15:00 16:45 1h 45m 235 CN¥
15:32 18:30 2h 58m 103 CN¥
15:38 18:49 3h 11m 103 CN¥
15:47 17:34 1h 47m 220 CN¥
15:52 19:32 3h 40m 103 CN¥
16:00 17:39 1h 39m 220 CN¥
16:03 20:06 4h 3m 103 CN¥
16:30 19:58 3h 28m 103 CN¥
16:48 19:47 2h 59m 103 CN¥
16:54 19:39 2h 45m 113 CN¥
17:00 18:39 1h 39m 235 CN¥
17:24 19:37 2h 13m 220 CN¥
17:40 21:28 3h 48m 237 CN¥
17:46 20:42 2h 56m 163 CN¥
18:00 20:48 2h 48m 213 CN¥
18:09 22:35 4h 26m 103 CN¥
18:13 20:19 2h 6m 205 CN¥
18:19 20:58 2h 39m 195 CN¥
18:33 21:13 2h 40m 103 CN¥
19:00 20:52 1h 52m 220 CN¥
19:08 21:38 2h 30m 118 CN¥
19:12 21:15 2h 3m 205 CN¥
19:34 22:20 2h 46m 103 CN¥
20:00 21:39 1h 39m 205 CN¥
20:08 23:40 3h 32m 103 CN¥
20:36 22:34 1h 58m 220 CN¥
20:45 00:50 4h 5m 103 CN¥
21:15 23:50 2h 35m 123 CN¥
21:50 23:23 1h 33m 205 CN¥
22:00 01:21 3h 21m 103 CN¥
22:10 01:27 3h 17m 103 CN¥
22:23 02:12 3h 49m 103 CN¥
22:33 02:23 3h 50m 103 CN¥
23:21 04:34 5h 13m 103 CN¥
23:28 03:08 3h 40m 103 CN¥
23:40 03:26 3h 46m 103 CN¥

Train Timetable: Shanghai → Nanjing South

06:06 08:13 2h 7m 209 CN¥
06:19 08:33 2h 14m 193 CN¥
06:27 08:38 2h 11m 193 CN¥
06:55 09:04 2h 9m 209 CN¥
07:00 08:11 1h 11m 236 CN¥
07:05 08:26 1h 21m 181 CN¥
07:23 09:37 2h 14m 179 CN¥
07:31 09:44 2h 13m 225 CN¥
08:05 09:58 1h 53m 209 CN¥
08:10 10:19 2h 9m 225 CN¥
08:15 10:25 2h 10m 209 CN¥
08:30 10:11 1h 41m 179 CN¥
08:36 10:37 2h 1m 225 CN¥
09:21 11:29 2h 8m 208 CN¥
09:30 11:21 1h 51m 188 CN¥
09:37 11:38 2h 1m 225 CN¥
10:05 11:57 1h 52m 209 CN¥
10:27 12:35 2h 8m 240 CN¥
10:41 12:41 2h 225 CN¥
10:54 13:01 2h 7m 209 CN¥
11:15 12:41 1h 26m 219 CN¥
11:20 13:06 1h 46m 209 CN¥
11:33 13:28 1h 55m 209 CN¥
11:53 13:08 1h 15m 236 CN¥
11:58 13:40 1h 42m 209 CN¥
12:10 13:56 1h 46m 209 CN¥
12:37 14:17 1h 40m 227 CN¥
12:50 14:50 2h 225 CN¥
13:14 15:10 1h 56m 225 CN¥
13:39 15:39 2h 240 CN¥
13:49 15:52 2h 3m 225 CN¥
14:20 15:33 1h 13m 236 CN¥
14:28 16:35 2h 7m 240 CN¥
15:21 16:40 1h 19m 226 CN¥
15:28 17:13 1h 45m 225 CN¥
15:42 16:57 1h 15m 236 CN¥
16:13 18:35 2h 22m 225 CN¥
16:22 18:45 2h 23m 210 CN¥
16:41 18:41 2h 225 CN¥
16:49 18:52 2h 3m 225 CN¥
17:29 18:38 1h 9m 236 CN¥
17:43 19:22 1h 39m 219 CN¥
18:33 21:05 2h 32m 209 CN¥
18:38 20:38 2h 201 CN¥
18:43 20:39 1h 56m 225 CN¥
19:18 20:55 1h 37m 225 CN¥
19:51 22:11 2h 20m 174 CN¥
19:55 21:31 1h 36m 207 CN¥
20:46 22:06 1h 20m 214 CN¥
21:25 22:59 1h 34m 214 CN¥

Train Timetable: Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing

11:39 13:40 2h 1m 205 CN¥
12:46 14:32 1h 46m 220 CN¥
15:09 19:03 3h 54m 249 CN¥
17:11 19:13 2h 2m 220 CN¥
18:02 19:59 1h 57m 205 CN¥
18:34 20:28 1h 54m 205 CN¥
20:09 22:00 1h 51m 205 CN¥
21:15 22:58 1h 43m 220 CN¥
21:35 23:15 1h 40m 190 CN¥

Train Timetable: Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South

06:00 07:29 1h 29m 201 CN¥
06:09 07:36 1h 27m 207 CN¥
06:12 08:29 2h 17m 179 CN¥
06:13 07:40 1h 27m 213 CN¥
06:19 07:55 1h 36m 207 CN¥
06:22 08:46 2h 24m 179 CN¥
06:31 08:03 1h 32m 207 CN¥
06:32 08:40 2h 8m 201 CN¥
06:35 08:23 1h 48m 207 CN¥
06:42 08:59 2h 17m 193 CN¥
06:43 07:58 1h 15m 213 CN¥
06:48 08:08 1h 20m 207 CN¥
07:04 09:11 2h 7m 225 CN¥
07:16 08:36 1h 20m 213 CN¥
07:22 08:50 1h 28m 213 CN¥
07:32 09:16 1h 44m 213 CN¥
07:34 09:52 2h 18m 198 CN¥
07:38 09:12 1h 34m 213 CN¥
07:41 10:16 2h 35m 179 CN¥
07:47 09:30 1h 43m 213 CN¥
07:55 08:56 1h 1m 230 CN¥
08:05 09:38 1h 33m 213 CN¥
08:10 09:34 1h 24m 207 CN¥
08:25 10:06 1h 41m 213 CN¥
08:34 10:38 2h 4m 213 CN¥
08:39 10:27 1h 48m 220 CN¥
08:40 10:52 2h 12m 218 CN¥
08:47 10:22 1h 35m 213 CN¥
08:55 09:54 59m 230 CN¥
08:59 11:15 2h 16m 198 CN¥
09:00 09:59 59m 230 CN¥
09:04 10:39 1h 35m 230 CN¥
09:08 10:43 1h 35m 220 CN¥
09:13 10:51 1h 38m 220 CN¥
09:14 11:09 1h 55m 225 CN¥
09:19 10:47 1h 28m 220 CN¥
09:26 11:30 2h 4m 225 CN¥
09:33 11:13 1h 40m 207 CN¥
09:38 11:18 1h 40m 213 CN¥
09:46 11:53 2h 7m 188 CN¥
09:51 11:30 1h 39m 220 CN¥
10:00 10:59 59m 230 CN¥
10:04 11:03 59m 230 CN¥
10:07 12:30 2h 23m 179 CN¥
10:16 11:38 1h 22m 230 CN¥
10:20 12:12 1h 52m 209 CN¥
10:25 11:47 1h 22m 213 CN¥
10:31 11:55 1h 24m 213 CN¥
10:32 12:49 2h 17m 228 CN¥
10:43 12:07 1h 24m 220 CN¥
10:48 12:16 1h 28m 213 CN¥
10:52 12:23 1h 31m 213 CN¥
11:03 12:56 1h 53m 225 CN¥
11:05 12:36 1h 31m 213 CN¥
11:08 13:11 2h 3m 209 CN¥
11:10 12:27 1h 17m 213 CN¥
11:13 12:54 1h 41m 230 CN¥
11:24 12:49 1h 25m 213 CN¥
11:28 12:46 1h 18m 213 CN¥
11:32 13:19 1h 47m 207 CN¥
11:39 13:28 1h 49m 220 CN¥
11:44 13:32 1h 48m 213 CN¥
11:51 13:37 1h 46m 207 CN¥
12:05 13:12 1h 7m 230 CN¥
12:07 14:18 2h 11m 210 CN¥
12:12 14:14 2h 2m 225 CN¥
12:20 13:49 1h 29m 207 CN¥
12:32 13:53 1h 21m 220 CN¥
12:36 13:57 1h 21m 207 CN¥
12:46 14:25 1h 39m 220 CN¥
12:52 14:35 1h 43m 213 CN¥
12:56 15:06 2h 10m 230 CN¥
13:09 14:57 1h 48m 209 CN¥
13:12 14:12 1h 207 CN¥
13:16 14:45 1h 29m 220 CN¥
13:26 14:48 1h 22m 220 CN¥
13:27 15:45 2h 18m 240 CN¥
13:30 14:52 1h 22m 230 CN¥
13:33 15:11 1h 38m 213 CN¥
13:38 15:22 1h 44m 207 CN¥
13:43 15:40 1h 57m 201 CN¥
13:53 15:59 2h 6m 179 CN¥
13:54 14:55 1h 1m 220 CN¥
14:00 15:00 1h 230 CN¥
14:03 16:08 2h 5m 240 CN¥
14:04 15:05 1h 1m 220 CN¥
14:08 15:16 1h 8m 230 CN¥
14:18 15:35 1h 17m 213 CN¥
14:33 16:08 1h 35m 207 CN¥
14:42 16:42 2h 179 CN¥
14:44 16:23 1h 39m 230 CN¥
14:49 16:27 1h 38m 230 CN¥
14:54 16:57 2h 3m 213 CN¥
15:00 15:59 59m 230 CN¥
15:04 16:03 59m 314 CN¥
15:10 16:31 1h 21m 194 CN¥
15:14 16:45 1h 31m 213 CN¥
15:16 17:19 2h 3m 240 CN¥
15:21 16:35 1h 14m 201 CN¥
15:25 17:13 1h 48m 245 CN¥
15:32 16:48 1h 16m 207 CN¥
15:36 17:06 1h 30m 201 CN¥
15:42 17:37 1h 55m 225 CN¥
15:50 17:20 1h 30m 207 CN¥
16:00 16:59 59m 230 CN¥
16:01 18:08 2h 7m 179 CN¥
16:04 17:25 1h 21m 207 CN¥
16:06 18:19 2h 13m 179 CN¥
16:09 17:30 1h 21m 201 CN¥
16:13 17:37 1h 24m 201 CN¥
16:17 18:23 2h 6m 210 CN¥
16:19 17:34 1h 15m 220 CN¥
16:22 18:30 2h 8m 225 CN¥
16:25 17:51 1h 26m 207 CN¥
16:32 17:47 1h 15m 213 CN¥
16:36 18:26 1h 50m 209 CN¥
16:37 18:01 1h 24m 194 CN¥
16:44 18:15 1h 31m 213 CN¥
16:45 19:06 2h 21m 240 CN¥
16:53 17:56 1h 3m 213 CN¥
17:00 18:07 1h 7m 230 CN¥
17:01 19:11 2h 10m 209 CN¥
17:07 18:21 1h 14m 201 CN¥
17:11 18:25 1h 14m 201 CN¥
17:16 18:29 1h 13m 194 CN¥
17:25 18:33 1h 8m 201 CN¥
17:30 18:48 1h 18m 213 CN¥
17:31 19:31 2h 225 CN¥
17:38 19:41 2h 3m 228 CN¥
17:46 19:12 1h 26m 194 CN¥
17:52 20:10 2h 18m 179 CN¥
17:57 20:14 2h 17m 217 CN¥
18:04 19:46 1h 42m 201 CN¥
18:07 20:14 2h 7m 209 CN¥
18:09 19:32 1h 23m 201 CN¥
18:14 19:36 1h 22m 201 CN¥
18:24 19:53 1h 29m 207 CN¥
18:29 20:50 2h 21m 209 CN¥
18:37 20:31 1h 54m 201 CN¥
18:52 20:00 1h 8m 220 CN¥
18:57 20:46 1h 49m 201 CN¥
19:03 21:09 2h 6m 193 CN¥
19:05 20:12 1h 7m 201 CN¥
19:09 20:51 1h 42m 201 CN¥
19:17 21:01 1h 44m 201 CN¥
19:25 20:24 59m 230 CN¥
19:34 21:12 1h 38m 201 CN¥
19:39 21:20 1h 41m 186 CN¥
19:47 21:50 2h 3m 186 CN¥
19:55 20:56 1h 1m 220 CN¥
20:04 22:15 2h 11m 210 CN¥
20:07 21:42 1h 35m 201 CN¥
20:15 22:05 1h 50m 209 CN¥
20:31 21:46 1h 15m 194 CN¥
20:34 22:37 2h 3m 193 CN¥
21:05 22:20 1h 15m 207 CN¥
21:25 23:19 1h 54m 235 CN¥
21:42 23:25 1h 43m 176 CN¥
22:05 23:12 1h 7m 201 CN¥

Train Timetable: Shanghai South → Nanjing

21:05 23:56 2h 51m 121 CN¥

Train Timetable: Shanghai South → Nanjing South

07:05 09:52 2h 47m 206 CN¥
08:06 10:52 2h 46m 226 CN¥
08:45 14:45 6h 553 CN¥
09:05 12:01 2h 56m 285 CN¥
09:16 11:53 2h 37m 196 CN¥
09:22 12:00 2h 38m 242 CN¥
11:46 13:34 1h 48m 242 CN¥
13:26 15:48 2h 22m 242 CN¥
16:27 18:39 2h 12m 242 CN¥

Train Timetable: Shanghai West → Nanjing

07:59 11:50 3h 51m 229 CN¥
10:02 13:53 3h 51m 229 CN¥

Train Timetable: Shanghai West → Nanjing South

10:36 12:35 1h 59m 237 CN¥
13:47 15:39 1h 52m 237 CN¥
14:36 16:35 1h 59m 237 CN¥
18:50 21:05 2h 15m 206 CN¥

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Flight Routes & Schedules from Shanghai to Nanjing

Take off from PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport on the only nonstop flight to Nanjing. You’ll spend around 1h 30m cruising in the air before landing at NKG Nanjing Airport. Services operate at 21:25 with fares starting at 972 CN¥. Consult the full timetable for flights covering Shanghai and Nanjing to select your preferred departure and secure your seat.

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Cheapest & Fastest Flight Shanghai to Nanjing

972 CN¥, from PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport to NKG Nanjing Airport, departure at 21:25, duration 1h 30m

Flight Timetable: PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport → NKG Nanjing Airport

21:25 22:55 1h 30m 972 CN¥

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Frequently Asked Questions Shanghai to Nanjing

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

How long does the Shanghai to Nanjing route usually take?

Travel time on the Shanghai to Nanjing route depends on the transport and the station pair. Trains can take about 1 hour to 6 hours, while the direct flight takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. Different departure and arrival stations explain much of the variation.

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

The cheapest listed option on the Shanghai to Nanjing route is train travel, with fares starting at 93 CNY. Train prices go up to 553 CNY depending on the service and station pair. The flight is listed at 972 CNY.

Which option is fastest on the Shanghai to Nanjing route?

The fastest listed option on the Shanghai to Nanjing route is the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing South, which can take about 1 hour. The direct flight takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. Other train combinations are slower.

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

For the Shanghai to Nanjing route, train fares range from 93 CNY to 553 CNY. The only listed flight costs 972 CNY. Actual prices vary by departure station, arrival station, and the specific service chosen.

Where do trains leave from and arrive at on the Shanghai to Nanjing route?

Trains on the Shanghai to Nanjing route depart from Shanghai, Shanghai West, Shanghai South, or Shanghai Hongqiao. They arrive at Nanjing or Nanjing South. The exact station pair affects both journey time and fare.

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

The context lists 304 train trips on the Shanghai to Nanjing route, but no exact frequency in minutes. The first departure is at 02:05 and the last departure is at 23:40. That gives a wide spread across the day.

Are there different train times on the Shanghai to Nanjing route depending on the station pair?

Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing South can take about 1 hour, while Shanghai South to Nanjing is about 2 hours 51 minutes. Shanghai West to Nanjing is listed at about 3 hours 51 minutes. Station pair makes a clear difference.

What are the train options for Shanghai to Nanjing South specifically?

For Shanghai to Nanjing South, trains depart from Shanghai, Shanghai West, Shanghai South, or Shanghai Hongqiao. Times range from about 1 hour to 6 hours, depending on the pair. Fares are included within the overall train range of 93 CNY to 553 CNY.

How does the direct flight compare on the Shanghai to Nanjing route?

The direct flight on the Shanghai to Nanjing route runs from PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport to NKG Nanjing Airport. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and is listed at 972 CNY. Only one flight is shown, with a single departure at 21:25.

Which Shanghai to Nanjing train route is the quickest to Nanjing South?

Among the listed train pairs, Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing South is the quickest on the Shanghai to Nanjing route, at about 1 hour. Other Shanghai to Nanjing South services are longer, including Shanghai West and Shanghai South departures.

Can I book Shanghai to Nanjing tickets online?

Yes. For the Shanghai to Nanjing route, ticket booking is available through TicketRoutes.com. The route has both train and flight options listed, so checking the site helps compare the available services, prices, and station pairs in one place.

Is there a big difference between the Shanghai to Nanjing train services?

Yes, the Shanghai to Nanjing train services vary a lot. Some pairs, like Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing South, take about 1 hour, while others can take about 6 hours. Prices also range from 93 CNY to 553 CNY.

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