Shanghai to Nanjing

Shanghai to Nanjing

Shanghai
Nanjing
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Shanghai to Nanjing Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Eastar Jet
Economy
00:30
13:40
$266.65
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
01:00
02:19
$16.91
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
01:44
02:51
$23.48
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
02:18
03:25
$24.36
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
05:45
07:40
$30.27
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:03
08:10
$25.40
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:19
08:33
$23.33
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:37
07:58
$23.62
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:53
08:22
$24.36
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
07:10
17:55
$357.99
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:27
09:05
$25.25
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:47
09:30
$25.99
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:05
09:38
$25.99
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:25
10:06
$25.99
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
08:45
14:45
$112.07
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:04
10:38
$25.99
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:20
10:47
$25.99
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:37
11:51
$27.61
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
09:53
13:53
$43.26
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
10:10
22:35
$486.65

How to get from Shanghai to Nanjing

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 85.19 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 14.25.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Shanghai and Nanjing depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Nanjing. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 33m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 10h 30m 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 14.25 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 85.19 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 ?

  • 121 from Shanghai to Nanjing starting from 01:18 Shanghai until 23:40 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?

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

Transportation from Shanghai to Nanjing

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Nanjing

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport1h 33m
Earliest Departure1:18 오전
Latest Departure11:40 오후
Departures per day121
Distance296 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines