This train route links Shanghai with Nanchang, the capital of Jiangxi Province. 42 pairs of trains operate daily between 06:10 and 18:28 - 38 pairs are high-speed trains and the other four pairs are normal-speed trains.
Train G817 from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Nanchang West Railway Station is the fastest and takes 3 hours. It is much faster than taking a normal-speed train.
Shanghai-Nanchang High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 741 kilometers (460 miles)
- Terminals: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Nanchang West Railway Station
- Duration: 3–4½ hours
- Main stops: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanchang
Shanghai to Nanchang High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 8th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G1321 |
06:10 |
10:10 |
4h |
|
G997 |
07:15 |
10:17 |
3h 2m |
|
G1375 |
11:11 |
15:21 |
4h 10m |
|
G1395 |
18:28 |
22:19 |
3h 51m |
Please note: These are just some of the trains in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.
If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our Travel China train ticket service.
Nanchang to Shanghai High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 8th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G1382 |
07:20 |
11:16 |
3h 56m |
|
G818 |
11:47 |
14:48 |
3h 1m |
|
G1374 |
18:07 |
22:08 |
4h 1m |
|
G1306 |
19:36 |
23:04 |
3h 28m |
Shanghai to Nanchang High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$152 (CNY1,051.5) | US$81 (CNY560.5) | US$49 (CNY336.5) |
Shanghai-Nanchang Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Shanghai Railway Station / Shanghai South Railway Station, Nanchang Railway Station
- Duration: 10–16½ hours
- Main stops: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanchang
Shanghai to Nanchang Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 8th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K1185 |
10:22 |
19:55 |
9h 33m |
|
K287 |
20:21 |
06:47 (next day) |
10h 26m |
Please note: The timetable is just for your reference.
If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our Travel China train ticket service.
Nanchang to Shanghai Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 8th, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K1187 |
20:04 |
06:32 |
10h 28m |
|
K121 |
23:07 |
10:39 (next day) |
11h 32m |
Shanghai to Nanchang Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$45 (CNY312) | US$29 (CNY200) | US$17 (CNY115) |
Pay Attention to Your Train Stations
On the Shanghai–Nanchang train route, all of the high-speed trains operate at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station in Shanghai and most of them operate at Nanchang West Railway Station in Nanchang. All of the normal-speed trains operate at Nanchang Railway Station and most of them operate at Shanghai South Railway Station. Carefully select the stations when you book the trains.
Seat Types on G Trains
All of the high-speed trains on this route are G trains. There are three main types of seats on G trains:
- Business class is the highest class available on high-speed trains. It is the most expensive class but also the most comfortable, especially for long train journeys.
- First class is comfortable and offers more space than second class.
- Second class is the most economical and the facilities are better than those on normal-speed trains.
Spend a minute to read about the differences below:
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
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