This train route links Shanghai with the capital of Jiangxi Province. Thirty-six pairs of trains operate daily between 06:00 and 18:00 - 29 pairs are high-speed trains and the other seven pairs are normal-speed trains.
Train G85 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 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G1321 |
06:10 |
10:12 |
4 h 2 min |
|
G85 |
08:00 |
11:00 |
3 h |
|
G1375 |
11:15 |
15:21 |
4 h 6 min |
|
G1395 |
18:28 |
22:19 |
3 h 51 min |
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 China Highlights train ticket service.
Nanchang to Shanghai High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G1382 |
07:22 |
11:31 |
4 h 9 min |
|
G86 |
11:47 |
14:48 |
3 h 1 min |
|
G1376 |
18:32 |
22:59 |
4 h 27 min |
|
G1306 |
19:36 |
23:12 |
3 h 36 min |
Shanghai to Nanchang High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | uperior Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|---|
|
¥1,051.5 ($150) |
¥633.5 ($91) |
¥560.5 ($80) |
¥336.5 ($48) |
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 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K1556 |
10:21 |
23:46 |
13 h 25 min |
|
K782 |
13:28 |
05:48+1 |
16 h 20 min |
|
K351 |
15:43 |
02:28+1 |
10 h 45 min |
|
K287 |
20:24 |
06:23+1 |
9 h 59 min |
Please note: The timetable is just for your reference.
“+1” means you will arrive on the second day.
If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.
Nanchang to Shanghai Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K353 |
00:05 |
12:35 |
12 h 30 min |
|
K1558 |
16:17 |
05:23+1 |
13 h 6 min |
|
K784 |
21:02 |
11:41+1 |
14 h 39 min |
|
K121 |
22:56 |
11:40+1 |
12 h 44 min |
Shanghai to Nanchang Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
|
¥315–343 ($45–49) |
¥203–224 ($29–32) |
¥105–115 ($15–17) |
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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