Hangzhou to Nanjing by train
Nanjing lies 237 km (147 mi) north-west of Hangzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 14 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 289 km (179 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hangzhou | Nanjing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 11.9 million | 9.3 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Hangzhou railway station, Hangzhou East railway station, Hangzhou South railway station | Nanjing railway station, Nanjing South railway station, Changfujie station |
| Postal codes | 310000 | 210000 |
Where to book trains from Hangzhou to Nanjing
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Staying in Nanjing
Our booking partner lists 340 places to stay in Nanjing. Of the 313 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (112), and 58 are five-star. Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 6,026 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nanjing from Hangzhou?
237 km (147 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Hangzhou; by road roughly 289 km (179 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hangzhou to Nanjing by train?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hangzhou and Nanjing?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Nanjing?
Our booking partner lists 340 places to stay in Nanjing, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.