Shortest travel time:
59 m
Longest travel time:
2 h 18 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$28
Avg. daily departures:
92
Earliest departure:
06:10
Latest departure:
19:10
Shanghai
Shanghai train stations
Hongqiao
Minhang, Shanghai, China
Shanghai railway station
385 Meiyuan Rd, Zha Bei Qu, Shanghai, China
317 km
Nanjing
Nanjing train stations
Nanjing South station
Jiangning, Nanjing, Nanjing, China
Nanjing railway station
Zhongyang Gate, Xuanwu, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Shanghai to Nanjing Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Shanghai to Nanjing is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (on average, the journey takes about an hour), and an extensive timetable with up to 38 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Shanghai to Nanjing boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats and offering plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Shanghai to Nanjing is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Shanghai to Nanjing Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
59 min
2 hrs 18 min
06:10
11:51
46
Afternoon trains
59 min
2 hrs 3 min
12:03
17:41
40
Evening trains
1 hrs 0 min
1 hrs 45 min
18:09
19:10
6

Trains on Shanghai - Nanjing Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
China Railway
China Railway
Bullet train
59 min
$28
92
8.5 / 10 based on 55 reviews

Shanghai to Nanjing Train Review & Rating

The train ran on time with no delays

Kourtney L. about traveling from Shanghai to Nanjing