Shanghai to Nanjing High-Speed Train
Yangtze Delta history corridor linking Shanghai’s hub with Nanjing’s republican-era landmarks.
- Typical duration
- About 1.5–2 hours
- Average fare
1st class
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2nd class
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- Main stations
- Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanjing South
- Service
- Confirm on your ticket
Tickets are sold by China Railway (12306) — guide to official purchase channels. This page does not show live seat availability. Editorial review: 9 November 2026 (not a live fare check).
Journey times
Planning estimates only — not a live timetable. Exact times depend on the train you book.
| Measure | Estimate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | About 1.5–2 hours | Most G-series planning bands |
| Distance | About 300 km | Catalog reference figure |
Ticket prices
Indicative orientation only. Live fares and seats come from China Railway (12306), not this page.
| Class | Indicative (¥) | Indicative (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st class | Check live prices | Check live prices |
| 2nd class | Check live prices | Check live prices |
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Check trains & pricesWhich stations should you use?
Yangtze Delta history corridor — catalog stations highlight Shanghai Hongqiao and Nanjing South. Other Shanghai / Nanjing terminals may appear; match the ticket.
Train vs flight
Times and prices here are estimates for comparison, not live data.
| Mode | Time | Price | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent HSR (demo) | ~1.5–2 h (demo) | Demo band only | — |
Getting to and from the stations
- Hongqiao → Nanjing South is a frequent Delta hop; keep buffers if you plan same-day republican-era or Ming-wall sightseeing.
- Nanjing South connects by metro toward Xuanwu and Qinhuai areas — walking from the station to the Confucius Temple district is not practical.
- Cluster with Shanghai–Hangzhou / Shanghai–Suzhou day trips only if overnight buffers allow; stacking multiple Delta cities in one day usually fails.
FAQs
How long is Shanghai–Nanjing by HSR?
Demo estimate: about 1.5–2 hours depending on service. Verify live schedules on official railway channels; duration bands here are illustrative only.
Is Nanjing a realistic overnight from Shanghai?
Yes for a history-focused stop when trains cooperate. Prefer overnight over a packed same-day round trip once you include station transfers and site visits.
Do I need to change trains?
Most published Hongqiao–Nanjing South services are direct. Any connection shown in a third-party itinerary should be verified on the official ticket before you rely on tight transfers.
Are the prices on this page real?
No. Price bands here are demo labels only. Official channels set live fares. ChinaTravelChina does not sell tickets and has no live seat inventory.
Sources and methodology
Station and ticket advice on this page was last reviewed on 9 November 2026. That review does not cover timetables or fares.
- China Railway Customer Service Center — English FAQ
China Railway · Last opened 9 November 2026
Used for: Real-name ticketing, passport ID on the English site, buy channels, service hours — not live fares or which terminal a train uses today.
Policies change — re-check before travel. Manual re-access required; we do not scrape 12306.
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beijing.gov.cn (English) · Last opened 9 November 2026
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Municipal orientation page dated 2025-12-26 in the URL path. Orientation only.