Shanghai - Nanjing High-Speed Trains Timetable
Jul 25, 2010, 7:32 pm
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Yes, very doable with luggage, and can only get easier once construction is finished. I actually did the walk on the top level outside (where the cabs drop you off). But there are 4-5 floors, with one of them set to function as the link between the two stations, but was not yet complete. For the rest there is just office space in between T2 and the railway station.
Jul 26, 2010, 10:29 am
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While I haven't had the chance to take the new connection, a friend used it for the short Suzhou - Kunshan hop and remarked that ticket prices in 1st class were double the D train fare.
Not sure if that is accurate but this China Daily article also mentions substantially higher fares than for other highspeed services:
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2...t_11038626.htm
Not sure if that is accurate but this China Daily article also mentions substantially higher fares than for other highspeed services:
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2...t_11038626.htm
Aug 15, 2010, 4:22 pm
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Did take the G train in 1st class from Suzhou to Shanghai. At least for this connection we were able to arrive at Shanghai Main Station so it's good to check when purchasing tickets.
Travel time including a stop in Kunshan was about 30 minutes so not much difference to the D trains. Carriages are similar to before but the stations along the highspeed track ultra-modern ala Shanghai South Station.
Travel time including a stop in Kunshan was about 30 minutes so not much difference to the D trains. Carriages are similar to before but the stations along the highspeed track ultra-modern ala Shanghai South Station.
Aug 25, 2010, 3:39 am
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Hi all,
I need to buy G train tickets for Shanghai to Nanjing on 13th Sept. A week prior, I would actually stay at a hotel next to the Nanjing train station. Anyone knows if I could buy the ticket in the Nanjing train station (different city from departing city) for travelling next week from Shanghai-Nanjing?
Thanks.
Aaron
I need to buy G train tickets for Shanghai to Nanjing on 13th Sept. A week prior, I would actually stay at a hotel next to the Nanjing train station. Anyone knows if I could buy the ticket in the Nanjing train station (different city from departing city) for travelling next week from Shanghai-Nanjing?
Thanks.
Aaron
Aug 25, 2010, 3:48 am
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Transfers from the rail station to T2 on the other hand are very easy - literally the same building, just a walk with travelators to help. You will soon also be able to check-in for PVG flights at SHA and then take the bus to the other airport.
Aug 25, 2010, 4:12 am
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Hi all,
I need to buy G train tickets for Shanghai to Nanjing on 13th Sept. A week prior, I would actually stay at a hotel next to the Nanjing train station. Anyone knows if I could buy the ticket in the Nanjing train station (different city from departing city) for travelling next week from Shanghai-Nanjing?
Thanks.
Aaron
I need to buy G train tickets for Shanghai to Nanjing on 13th Sept. A week prior, I would actually stay at a hotel next to the Nanjing train station. Anyone knows if I could buy the ticket in the Nanjing train station (different city from departing city) for travelling next week from Shanghai-Nanjing?
Thanks.
Aaron
Aug 25, 2010, 5:58 am
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that's no problem at all. You can get the ticket directly from one of the ticket kiosks at the train station for any train on the whole G-route network. That's what I did in Shanghai: Bought the ticket to Nanjing as well as the return ticket from Nanjing to Shanghai. You will even get a message that tells you that you just bought a ticket which you cannot board from your current location.
Great knowledge for someone who is first time travelling to China.
Aaron
Aug 27, 2010, 9:59 am
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that's no problem at all. You can get the ticket directly from one of the ticket kiosks at the train station for any train on the whole G-route network. That's what I did in Shanghai: Bought the ticket to Nanjing as well as the return ticket from Nanjing to Shanghai. You will even get a message that tells you that you just bought a ticket which you cannot board from your current location.
Aug 29, 2010, 2:39 pm
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that's no problem at all. You can get the ticket directly from one of the ticket kiosks at the train station for any train on the whole G-route network. That's what I did in Shanghai: Bought the ticket to Nanjing as well as the return ticket from Nanjing to Shanghai. You will even get a message that tells you that you just bought a ticket which you cannot board from your current location.
Aug 30, 2010, 3:13 am
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You have to go to a ticket counter to get a ticket for any other train type. However, if I recall correctly from my experiences last year it was only possible to buy tickets up to 7 days in advance and only for travel originating at the station were you buy the tickets. At least I was not able to buy a ticket Zhangjiajie to Hangzhou in Shanghai. However, my mandarin skills are limited and the rules may have changed since last year...so you should definately try and report back
Sep 4, 2010, 10:29 am
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Can't tell you for sure. The ticket kiosks I've been talking about only cover the G trains.
You have to go to a ticket counter to get a ticket for any other train type. However, if I recall correctly from my experiences last year it was only possible to buy tickets up to 7 days in advance and only for travel originating at the station were you buy the tickets. At least I was not able to buy a ticket Zhangjiajie to Hangzhou in Shanghai. However, my mandarin skills are limited and the rules may have changed since last year...so you should definately try and report back
You have to go to a ticket counter to get a ticket for any other train type. However, if I recall correctly from my experiences last year it was only possible to buy tickets up to 7 days in advance and only for travel originating at the station were you buy the tickets. At least I was not able to buy a ticket Zhangjiajie to Hangzhou in Shanghai. However, my mandarin skills are limited and the rules may have changed since last year...so you should definately try and report back
Sep 4, 2010, 10:36 am
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Just check where your nearest local train ticket shop is located. Assuming you live in Shanghai, there should be one in every ward. One of the easiest to find is downstairs from the Maglev at Longyang Rd. station.
Sep 4, 2010, 10:55 am
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Also try this. Not sure how accurate it is for Shanghai--for Beijing the locations listed are pretty current and accurate, although there are many additional locations that don't appear on the list. Once you know what to look for, you'll start seeing them everywhere. This very morning at my neighborhood outlet, I purchased a D train ticket for 5 days from now, out of Beijing southbound on the Shanghai line. It should work the same down there.
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Sep 6, 2010, 11:13 am
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Now you have to buy those tickets at the train stations. I waited 1 hour two weeks ago to get a ticket to Hangzhou (last minute ticket). I'd rather use a machine or have someone else buy it for me.