Nanjing to Shanghai

Nanjing to Shanghai

Nanjing
Shanghai
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Nanjing to Shanghai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
China Railway
Hard Seat
00:21
04:34
$10.56
Train
China Railway
Hard Seat
01:10
05:06
$10.56
Train
China Railway
Hard Seat
01:30
05:12
$10.56
Train
China Railway
Hard Seat
01:56
05:22
$10.56
Train
China Railway
Hard Seat
02:52
06:39
$10.56
Train
China Railway
Hard Seat
03:10
08:09
$10.56
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
03:29
06:13
$11.81
Train
China Railway
Hard Seat
03:46
06:53
$10.56
Train
China Railway
Hard Seat
04:20
10:20
$10.56
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
04:58
07:25
$15.36
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
05:36
07:30
$20.67
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:00
07:59
$20.67
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:20
07:49
$25.99
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:40
08:16
$25.25
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:57
08:37
$24.36
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:15
09:36
$27.02
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:33
09:43
$24.95
Train
China Railway
Hard Seat
07:49
11:02
$10.56
Flight
Hong Kong Airlines
Economy
08:15
16:45
$206.60
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:34
10:55
$27.61
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How to get from Nanjing to Shanghai

Travelling between Nanjing and Shanghai 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 80.76 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 13.36.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 22 hours to travel between Nanjing and Shanghai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Nanjing and Shanghai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 21h 45m to reach Shanghai.

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

Travelling between Nanjing and Shanghai can be as cheap as USD 13.36 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 80.76 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 Nanjing and Shanghai ?

  • 191 from Nanjing to Shanghai starting from 00:21 Nanjing until 23:16 Nanjing

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

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 Nanjing to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 145.14.

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 Nanjing and Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan 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 Nanjing to Shanghai?

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

Transportation from Nanjing to Shanghai

Facts about the transport from Nanjing to Shanghai

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure12:21 AM
Latest Departure11:16 PM
Departures per day191
Distance362 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Xiamen Airlines