How to Travel from

Shanghai to Nanjing

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

China Shanghai Nanjing

How to Get from Shanghai to Nanjing

Plane

2 h 17 min

Select a Ticket

Car

16 h 57 min

from $89

Rideshare

16 h 57 min

from $21.22

Cheapest

By car (1 627 km)

16 h 57 min

1627 km.

from $89

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

16 h 57 min

1627 km.

from $21.22

Continue onto 长乐路169弄

92 m

Turn left onto 长乐路

412 m

Turn left onto 陕西南路

398 m

Keep left

438 m

Turn left

2 km 744 m

Arrive at destination

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:

en.ceair.com/

Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Nanjing

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$47.07–$508.90

Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Nanjing

Ave. Duration:

3h 45m

Frequency:

Monday to Saturday

Estimated price:

$127.23–$445.29

Juneyao Airlines

Website:

juneyaoair.com/

Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Nanjing

Ave. Duration:

5h 15m

Frequency:

Monday to Wednesday

Estimated price:

$127.23–$407.12

Xiamen Airlines

Website:

xiamenair.com

Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Nanjing

Ave. Duration:

5h 36m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.23–$534.35

Shandong Airlines

Website:

sda.cn/

Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Nanjing

Ave. Duration:

7h 40m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$139.95–$356.23

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:

(86)12306

Website:

12306.cn/index/index.html

Train from Shanghai Station to Nanjing

Ave. Duration:

1h 13m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$20.36–$22.90

Train from Shanghai to Nanjing

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$20.36–$24.17

China Railways D-Class

Phone:

(86)12306

Website:

12306.cn/index/index.html

Train from Shanghai to Nanjing

Ave. Duration:

2h 41m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$16.54–$35.62

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:

(86)12306

Website:

12306.com/

Train from Shanghai to Nanjing

Ave. Duration:

2h 47m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$9.54–$17.81

China Railways K-Class

Phone:

(86)12306

Website:

12306.cn/index/index.html

Train from Shanghai to Nanjing

Ave. Duration:

3h 50m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$6.23–$17.81

Shanghai Metro

Phone:

(86)021-64370000

Website:

shmetro.com

Train from West Nanjing Road to Longyang

Ave. Duration:

19 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.66

Nanjing Metro

Website:

travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/jiangsu/nanjing/subway.htm

Train from Nanjing South to Gulou

Ave. Duration:

22 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.31–$2.42

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

chinabusguide.com

Bus from Shanghai General to Wuxi

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$8.73

Bus from Wuxi to Nanjing

Ave. Duration:

2h 5m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$9.36

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

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Nanjing is to train which costs $5.33 - $30.43 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shanghai to Nanjing?

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Nanjing is to train and line 1 subway which takes 1h 37m and costs $17.39 - $21.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Shanghai and Nanjing?

No, there is no direct bus from Shanghai to Nanjing. However, there are services departing from Shanghai General and arriving at Nanjing via Wuxi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Shanghai and Nanjing?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shanghai and arriving at Nanjing. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Shanghai to Nanjing?

The distance between Shanghai and Nanjing is 305 km. The road distance is 296.5 km.

How do I travel from Shanghai to Nanjing without a car?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Nanjing without a car is to train and line 1 subway which takes 1h 37m and costs $17.39 - $21.74 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Shanghai to Nanjing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Nanjing bus from?

Shanghai to Nanjing bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanghai General station.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Nanjing train from?

Shanghai to Nanjing train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Station.

Train, bus or fly from Shanghai to Nanjing?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Nanjing is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $15.46 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.33 - $30.43 and takes 1h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $315.22 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Shanghai to Nanjing bus arrive?

Shanghai to Nanjing bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Wuxi station.

Where does the Shanghai to Nanjing train arrive?

Shanghai to Nanjing train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Nanjing South Station.

Can I drive from Shanghai to Nanjing?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Nanjing is 297 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Shanghai to Nanjing.

Where can I stay near Nanjing?

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Presidential Palace

The Presidential Palace (Chinese: 總統府; pinyin: Zǒngtǒng fǔ) in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, housed the Office of the President of the Republic of China from 1927 until the capital was relocated to Taipei in 1949. It is now a museum called the China Modern History Museum. It is located at No Changjiang Road (formerly Lin Sen Road), in the Xuanwu District of Nanjing.

Nanjing Museum

The Nanjing Museum (Chinese: 南京博物院; pinyin: Nánjīng Bówùyuàn) is located in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu in East China. With an area of 70,000 square metres (17 acres), it is one of the largest museums in China, with over 400,000 items in its permanent collection. Especially notable is the museum's enormous collections of Ming and Qing imperial porcelain, which is among the largest in the world.

Xuanwu Lake

Xuanwu Lake (Chinese: 玄武湖; pinyin: Xuánwǔ Hú) is located in Xuanwu District in the central-northeast part of Nanjing, Jiangsu. It is near the Nanjing Railway Station and Jiming Temple. Five islands within the lake are interconnected by arched bridges. Within the park are temples, pagodas, pavilions, gardens, teahouses, restaurants, entertainment venues, a small zoo, and other attractions. Its main entrance is the Xuanwu Gate.

Nanjing

Nanjing, alternatively romanized as Nanking, is the capital of Jiangsu province of the People's Republic of China. It is a sub-provincial city, and a megacity. The city has 11 districts, an administrative area of, and a population of 9,423,400. Situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, Nanjing has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, having served as the capital of various Chinese dynasties, kingdoms and republican governments dating from the 3rd century to 1949, and has thus long been a major center of culture, education, research, politics, economy, transport networks and tourism, being the home to one of the world's largest inland ports. The city is also one of the fifteen sub-provincial cities in the People's Republic of China's administrative structure, enjoying jurisdictional and economic autonomy only slightly less than that of a province. Nanjing has been ranked seventh in the evaluation of "Cities with Strongest Comprehensive Strength" issued by the National Statistics Bureau, and second in the evaluation of cities with most sustainable development potential in the Yangtze River Delta. It has also been awarded the title of 2008 Habitat Scroll of Honor of China, Special UN Habitat Scroll of Honor Award and National Civilized City. Nanjing is also considered a Beta (global second-tier) city classification, together with Chongqing, Hangzhou and Tianjin by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, and ranked as one of the world's top 100 cities in the Global Financial Centres Index.

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Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Juneyao Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Shandong Airlines

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

China Railways D-Class

China Railways Z-Class

China Railways K-Class

Shanghai Metro

Nanjing Metro

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Questions and Answers

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

What is the fastest way to get from Shanghai to Nanjing?

Is there a direct bus between Shanghai and Nanjing?

Is there a direct train between Shanghai and Nanjing?

How far is it from Shanghai to Nanjing?

How do I travel from Shanghai to Nanjing without a car?

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

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Nanjing bus from?

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Nanjing train from?

Train, bus or fly from Shanghai to Nanjing?

Where does the Shanghai to Nanjing bus arrive?

Where does the Shanghai to Nanjing train arrive?

Can I drive from Shanghai to Nanjing?

Where can I stay near Nanjing?