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

The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Shanghai is to bus which costs ¥100 - ¥140 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Shanghai is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥110 - ¥230.

Is there a direct bus between Nanjing and Shanghai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nanjing and arriving at Shanghai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Nanjing and Shanghai?

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

How far is it from Nanjing to Shanghai?

The distance between Nanjing and Shanghai is 300 km. The road distance is 295.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nanjing to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥110 - ¥230.

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

The train from Nanjing to Shanghai station takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Nanjing to Shanghai bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nanjing to Shanghai train from?

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

Train or bus from Nanjing to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Nanjing to Shanghai is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥110 - ¥230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥100 - ¥140 and takes 4h.

Where does the Nanjing to Shanghai bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nanjing to Shanghai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nanjing to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing to Shanghai is 296 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Nanjing to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1482+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Nanjing to Shanghai - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Nanjing to Shanghai by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nanjing to Shanghai stationNanjing-Shanghai 1 / ...
1h 40m
¥110–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nanjing to Shanghai
4h
¥100–140
Drive 295.8 km
1. Drive from Nanjing to Shanghai295.8 km
2h 58m
¥263–380
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nanjing to Shanghai295.8 km
2h 58m
¥850–1,100
Line 1 subway, fly, Maglev, line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from Gulou to Nanjing South
2. Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)NKG - PVG
3. Take the train from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road
4. Take the subway from Longyang Road to West Nanjing Road
3h 53m
Train via Shanghai Hongqiao
1. Take the train from Nanjing South to Shanghai HongqiaoZhengzhou East / ...
3h 8m
¥102–235
Train via Shanghai South Railway
1. Take the train from Nanjing to Shanghai SouthBeijing South
3h 17m
¥110–240

Nanjing to Shanghai by train

293Weekly Trains

1h 40mAverage Duration

¥110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300 km
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Shanghai, China?

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Nanjing to Shanghai station hourly. Tickets cost ¥130–150 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Nanjing to Shanghai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥100–140 and the journey takes 4h.

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