There are 6 ways to get from Shanghai to Gulou (Station) by train, car, taxi, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shanghai station to NanjingShanghai-Nanjing 1 / ...
1h 48m¥112–240Train via Shanghai Hongqiao
cheapest- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing SouthZhengzhou East / ...
3h 6m¥108–230Drive 295.6 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Gulou (Station)295.6 km
3h¥264–381Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shanghai to Gulou (Station)295.6 km
3h¥850–1,100Line 2 subway, Maglev, fly, line 1 subway
- Take the subway from West Nanjing Road to Longyang Road
- Take the train from Longyang Road to Pudong International Airport
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)PVG - NKG
- Take the subway from Nanjing South to Gulou
3h 47mTrain via Shanghai South
- Take the train from Shanghai South to Nanjing SouthShanghai South
4h 45m¥118–254
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Gulou (Station) is to train via Shanghai Hongqiao which costs ¥100 - ¥230 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Gulou (Station) is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥110 - ¥240.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai station to Gulou (Station). However, there are services departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Gulou via Nanjing station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Shanghai and Gulou (Station) is 305 km. The road distance is 295.6 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Gulou (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥110 - ¥240.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Shanghai to Gulou (Station), including transfers.
Shanghai to Gulou (Station) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
Shanghai to Gulou (Station) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Nanjing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Gulou (Station) is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Shanghai to Gulou (Station).
There are 251+ hotels available in Gulou (Station).
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Gulou (Station), Jiangsu, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai station to Nanjing hourly. Tickets cost ¥130–150 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Three other operators also service this route.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,040–1,090
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥320–460
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥120–140
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥120–140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥210–230
- Business Class Seat
- ¥310–440
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–230
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥160–230
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Nanjing South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–220
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–220
Train from Shanghai South to Nanjing South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–240
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥170–240
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing
- Phone
- (86)021-64370000
- Website
- shmetro.com
Subway from West Nanjing Road to Longyang Road
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Phone
- 86 021 28907700
- Website
- smtdc.com
Train from Longyang Road to Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥40–50
- Website
- http://www.smtdc.com/en/
- Phone
- +86 025-51899999
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Nanjing South to Gulou
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2–15
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
Shanghai Qiangsheng
- Phone
- +86 21 - 62580000
Shanghai Jinjiang Taxi Service
- Phone
- +86 21 - 96961
Shanghai Dazhong
- Phone
- + 86 21 - 96822
- Website
- 96822.com
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