Shanghai to Nanjing by Train
300 km • 59min-1h30m • Ancient Capital
Distance
300 km
Fastest Train
59 min
Daily G-trains
76
Ticket Price
¥140-220
Best For
History, Ancient Capital
Stations
🚉 Shanghai
- Shanghai Hongqiao (上海虹桥)Most G-trains to Nanjing South
- Shanghai (上海站)Some G and D trains
🚉 Nanjing
- Nanjing South (南京南)High-speed station, metro Line 1/3/S1/S3
- Nanjing (南京站)Near city center, Xuanwu Lake
Train Options
G-train (High-speed) ⭐
Best ChoiceDuration: 59min-1h30m
Frequency: Every 10-15 min
Daily trains: 76
Fastest: G32 (59 min)
Business: ¥280-320
First class: ¥230-260
Second class: ¥140-160
D-train (Bullet)
Duration: 1h30m-2h • Frequency: Every 20-30 min • Second: ¥110-130
Popular Trains
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G32 | 19:25 | 20:24 | 59m | Fastest |
| G76 | 20:15 | 21:15 | 1h00m | Evening |
| G460 | 16:53 | 17:56 | 1h03m | Afternoon |
| G7176 | 19:55 | 20:56 | 1h01m | Peak hour |
Top Attractions in Nanjing
- Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (中山陵) (2-3h) Dr. Sun's final resting placeFree
- Ming Xiaoling Tomb (明孝陵) (2-3h) UNESCO, Ming Dynasty¥70
- Confucius Temple (夫子庙) (2h) Qinhuai River areaFree
- Nanjing City Wall (明城墙) (1-2h) Ming Dynasty wall¥30
- Presidential Palace (总统府) (2h) ROC history¥40
- Xuanwu Lake (玄武湖) (1-2h) Scenic parkFree
Practical Tips
Best route: Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South (most trains)
Booking: Same-day tickets usually available
History: Allow 2-3 days for all historical sites
Food: Try salted duck (盐水鸭) and duck blood soup (鸭血粉丝)
Best season: Spring (March-May) best for plum blossoms