Nanjing Train Travel Guide
Nanjing offers major modern-history sites, Ming heritage, museums, city walls, and lakeside landscapes.
About Nanjing
Nanjing offers major modern-history sites, Ming heritage, museums, city walls, and lakeside landscapes. Nanjing South sits on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed corridor and connects easily with Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Beijing.
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Why visit Nanjing
Museums and city wall
Purple Mountain area
Planning Nanjing by train
Nanjing South sits on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed corridor and connects easily with Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Beijing.
Nanjing South (NKH)Nanjing South and Nanjing Railway Station are different. Nanjing South is a large suburban hub with airport and metro connections.
- Route coverage, stations, train numbers, fares, and seat availability vary by date. Search the actual travel date on China Railway 12306 before planning around a specific service.
- Check museum reservation requirements.
- Match Nanjing South versus Nanjing station carefully.
- Allow metro time between the high-speed station and central sights.
How long to stay
Two to three days allows time for museums, the city wall, and the Purple Mountain area.
When to go
Spring and autumn are comfortable; summers are hot and winters can be cold and damp.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which railway station should I use in Nanjing?
Nanjing South is the default station used by this guide. Nanjing South and Nanjing Railway Station are different. Nanjing South is a large suburban hub with airport and metro connections.
How many days should I spend in Nanjing?
Two to three days allows time for museums, the city wall, and the Purple Mountain area.
Can foreign travelers reach Nanjing by train?
Yes. Foreign travelers can book supported services with passport details. Nanjing South sits on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed corridor and connects easily with Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Beijing.