Shanghai - Nanchang Trains

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	Superior 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
Most luxurious 3 seats in a row (2+1) A VIP lounge in the station Fully reclining Free meal on some trains Flat-screen TVs Power outlet available	Comfortable ride  4 seats in a row (2+2)   Partially reclining  Foldable table, a pillow, and a footrest Power outlet available	The most affordable 5 seats in a row (3+2)  Often crowded Power outlet available

For further reading:

How to Choose Between Train Types and Seat Classes in China