The Beijing–Nanchang high-speed trains began operation on September16, 2014.Inthe beginning, the travel time on a high-speed train wasn’t much shorter than on the fastest normal-speed train as the high-speed trains had to detour to cities in Hunan Province.
However,3 years later, with the completion of the Beijing–Jiujiang high-speed railway(in Chinese: 京九高铁), new high-speed trains began operation on a new route and the travel time shortened from 13 hours to 6 hours.
Five pairs of high-speed trains operate on the Beijing–Nanchang route and they are all G trains. There are 12 pairs of normal-speed trains in service.
Beijing–Nanchang High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
Beijing to Nanchang High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G485 | 07:03 | 16:24 | 9 h 21 min |
| G33 | 09:40 | 18:47 | 9 h 7 min |
| G487 | 10:52 | 17:21 | 6 h 29 min |
| G4815 | 16:18 | 23:31 | 7 h 13 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.
Beijing to Nanchang Overnight High-SpeedTrain Schedules
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D737 | 19:53 from Beijing West Railway Station | 07:32 next day at Nanchang Railway Station | 11 h 39 min |
| D727 | 19:59 from Beijing West Railway Station | 07:43 next day at Nanchang West Railway Station | 11 h 44 min |
Please note: Both overnight bullet trains depart from Beijing West Railway Station but they arrive at different stations in Nanchang.
Nanchang to Beijing High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrivalh | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G38 | 08:37 | 18:09 | 9 h 32 min |
| G488 | 10:49 | 17:06 | 6 h 17 min |
| G486 | 12:09 | 21:26 | 9 h 17 min |
| G492 | 14:43 | 22:42 | 7 h 59 min |
Nanchang to Beijing Overnight High-Speed Train Schedules
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D728 | 00:24 from Nanchang Railway Station | 12:19atBeijing West Railway Station | 11 h 39 min |
| D734 | 21:09 from Nanchang West Railway Station |
08:54atBeijing West Railway Station |
11 h 45 min |
Please note: Both overnight bullet trains arrive at Beijing West Railway Station but they depart from different stations in Nanchang.
Beijing to Nanchang High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
| ¥1,963.5 ($279) | ¥1,003.5 ($143) | ¥627.5 ($91) |
Beijing to Nanchang Overnight High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Second Class |
| ¥658($94) | ¥399 ($57) | ¥222 ($32) |
Beijing–Nanchang Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Beijing Railway Station, Beijing West Railway Station, Nanchang Railway Station, NanchangWest Railway Station
- Duration: 13½–23 hours
- Main stops: Beijing, Zhangjiakou, Datong,Nanchang
Beijing to Nanchang Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z181 | 03:36 | 17:24 | 13 h 48 min |
| T145 | 12:37 | 10:34+1 | 21 h 57 min |
| K571 | 16:53 | 11:06+1 | 18 h 13 min |
| K105 | 23:16 | 15:56+1 | 16 h 40 min |
Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. 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 Beijing Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 1, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| T147 | 12:10 | 11:18+1 | 23 h 8 min |
| T168 | 19:20 | 13:05+1 | 17 h 45 min |
| K572 | 19:46 | 13:15+1 | 17 h 29 min |
| K106 | 22:30 | 16:27+1 | 17 h 57 min |
Beijing to Nanchang Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat | |
|---|---|---|
| ¥511($73) | ¥329 ($47) | ¥175 ($25) |
Train or Airplane - Which Is Better?
Which one is better depends on why you are traveling.
If you are traveling for business, it is better to take a flight because an airplane is the fastest mode of transportation from Beijing to Nanchang or vice versa. Airfares can be competitive when there are discounts.
If you are traveling as a tourist, it is better to take the high-speed trains because they are fast, punctual, and non-smoking. The ticket prices are reasonable. You can walk around on a train to stretch your legs and enjoy the views from the windowson the way.
It is not recommended to take the normal-speed trains, however, as they take too long and the facilities and environment are not very good.
Please see the detailed information below:
| High-Speed Train | Normal-Speed Train | Airplane | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket Price | US$91 for second class US$143for first class |
US$47 for a hard sleeper US$73 for a soft sleeper |
US$238 for economy class |
| Duration | 6½–9½ hours | 13½–23 hours | 2½ hours |
| Punctuality | Punctual | Occasionaldelays | Occasional delays |
| Seat Space | More legroom than on an airplane | Spacious | Cramped |
Read about How to Choose Between Train Types and Seat Classes in China.
