Nanjing to Jilin by train
Jilin lies 1,476 km (917 mi) north-east of Nanjing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 43 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,800 km (1,119 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Nanjing | Jilin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 9.3 million | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Nanjing railway station, Nanjing South railway station, Changfujie station | Jiangbei railway station, Shulan railway station, Dongfu railway station |
Where to book trains from Nanjing to Jilin
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Jilin
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Jilin. Of the 11 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (4). Guests have left 28 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Jilin
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Jilin from Nanjing?
1,476 km (917 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Nanjing; by road roughly 1,800 km (1,119 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nanjing to Jilin by train?
About 7 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nanjing and Jilin?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Jilin?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Jilin, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.