More than 30 pairs of high-speed trains and more than 15 pairs of normal-speed trains operate between Tianjin and Nanjing. In addition, two pairs of overnight D-type high-speed trains connect with the two cities daily.
The G-type bullet trains are quite fast, taking about 3–5 hours for a one-way trip. The normal-speed trains are slower and cheaper, taking about 9–16 hours to travel between the two cities.
Tianjin–Nanjing High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 923 kilometers (574 miles)
- Terminals: Tianjin Railway Station, Tianjin West Railway Station, Tianjin South Railway Station, Nanjing South Railway Station
- Duration: about 3–5 hours
- Main stops: Dezhou, Jinan, Xuzhou
Tianjin to Nanjing High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 18, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G51 | 06:52 | 11:10 | 4 h 18 min |
| G123 | 11:41 | 15:12 | 3 h 31 min |
| G133 | 13:27 | 17:09 | 3 h 42 min |
| G203 | 19:11 | 23:10 | 3 h 59 min |
- Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones 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.
Nanjing to Tianjin High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 18, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G108 | 09:06 | 12:45 | 3 h 39 min |
| G1252 | 12:46 | 16:56 | 4 h 10 min |
| G164 | 15:17 | 19:17 | 4 h |
| G156 | 18:41 | 22:22 | 3 h 41 min |
Tianjin to Nanjing High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| ¥1,268.5 ($182) | ¥678.5 ($98) | ¥403.5 ($58) |
Tianjin–Nanjing Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Tianjin Railway Station, Tianjin West Railway Station, Nanjing Railway Station
- Duration: 9–16 hours
- Main stops: Xuzhou, Dezhou, Jinan, Cangzhou
Tianjin to Nanjing Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 18, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z365 | 00:55 | 10:45 | 9 h 50 min |
| K335 | 11:30 | 00:57 | 13 h 27 min |
| Z281 | 20:40 | 05:30 | 8 h 50 min |
| T131 | 22:51 | 09:20 | 10 h 29 min |
- Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones 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.
Nanjing to Tianjin Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 18, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K336 | 01:31 | 14:40 | 13 h 9 min |
| Z176 | 18:44 | 04:24 | 9 h 40 min |
| T110 | 22:07 | 08:41 | 10 h 34 min |
| Z172 | 22:13 | 07:19 | 9 h 6 min |
Tianjin to Nanjing Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| ¥398 ($57) | ¥265 ($37) | ¥135.5 ($20) |
Tianjin–Nanjing Train Ticket Tips
Most of the Tianjin–Nanjing trains run along the Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway. Tianjin and Nanjing are neither the first departure stations nor the final terminal stations. The two stations are just major stops on the way.
It is possible that tickets between Tianjin and Nanjing might be unavailable. In this case, you can try to purchase a ticket for an earlier station on the route, such as Beijing to Nanjing. Please note that you need to collect your paper tickets before the train departs from the earlier station.
Another option is to buy tickets for the next stop after Nanjing but still get off at the station in Nanjing. This may cost a little more than you expected but at least you can still make the trip.
For example, take the high-speed train G57 that’s detailed in the screenshot below. If the tickets between Tianjin and Nanjing are unavailable, you can check and book the tickets from Beijing to Nanjing or Tianjin to Yixing instead. You can still board the train as you originally planned.
