Shanghai to Nanjing

Shanghai to Nanjing

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Shanghai to Nanjing Schedule

Shanghai to Nanjing Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Business Class 00:23 - 01:30¥ 523
China Railway Second Class Seat 02:47 - 04:06¥ 149
China Railway Standing 04:09 - 08:10¥ 107
China Railway Second Class Seat 07:02 - 09:11¥ 182
China Railway First Class Seat 09:09 - 10:37¥ 326
China Railway Second Class Seat 11:45 - 13:22¥ 203
China Railway First Class Seat 13:38 - 15:19¥ 320
China Railway First Class Seat 14:16 - 15:35¥ 328
China Railway Second Class Seat 16:04 - 17:24¥ 203
China Railway Business Class 18:24 - 19:53¥ 519
China Railway First Class Seat 20:13 - 22:04¥ 306
China Railway First Class Seat 22:49 - 00:02¥ 315

Transportation from Shanghai to Nanjing

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Nanjing

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure5:46 凌晨
Latest Departure11:39 晚上
Departures per day137
Distance296 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Juneyao Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

How to get from Shanghai to Nanjing

Travelling between Shanghai and Nanjing is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 76.73 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 12.49.

How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Nanjing?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 14 hours to travel between Shanghai and Nanjing depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Nanjing. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 13h 35m to reach Nanjing.

How much does it cost to get from Shanghai to Nanjing?

Travelling between Shanghai and Nanjing can be as cheap as USD 12.49 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 76.73 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Shanghai and Nanjing ?

  • 137 from Shanghai to Nanjing starting from 05:46 Shanghai until 23:39 Shanghai

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shanghai to Nanjing.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Shanghai to Nanjing, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 148.35.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Shanghai and Nanjing

China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Shanghai to Nanjing?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train