Nanjing functions as a comprehensive transportation hub in Eastern China, featuring Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), several prominent railway stations including Nanjing Railway Station and the modern Nanjing South Railway Station, and numerous long-distance bus terminals.
By Air (Nanjing Lukou International Airport - NKG):
Metro:: The S1 Line connects the airport to Nanjing South Railway Station, where transfers to other metro lines are available for reaching the city center. This journey typically takes approximately 30-50 minutes and costs around 6-8 CNY.
Airport Shuttle Bus:: Shuttle services are available from the airport to key city locations like Nanjing Railway Station and Nanjing South Railway Station. The fare ranges from 20 to 30 CNY, with travel times between 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic.
Taxi/Ride-Hailing:: A taxi ride to downtown Nanjing usually costs between 100 to 180 CNY and takes approximately 40-60 minutes.
By Train:
High-Speed Rail:: Nanjing South Railway Station is a major high-speed rail hub, offering extensive connections to cities across China.
From Beijing: High-speed trains take approximately 3.5 to 4.5 hours, with ticket prices ranging from approximately 73 USD to 223 USD.
From Shanghai: High-speed trains can reach Nanjing in about 59 minutes to 1.5 hours, with ticket prices for a second-class seat starting from 55 CNY to 191 CNY.
Regular Trains:: Nanjing Railway Station operates conventional trains, including some high-speed services.
By Long-Distance Bus:
Nanjing has multiple long-distance bus stations, with Zhongyangmen Long-Distance Bus Station being a significant hub connecting to cities like Shanghai, Beijing, and Hangzhou.
Buses to Shanghai can take about 4 hours and cost around 85 CNY.
Buses to Hangzhou take approximately 4 hours and cost around 100-120 CNY.
By Ferry:
While historically significant, ferries within Nanjing primarily serve local cross-river transportation, such as the Zhongshan Ferry Terminal providing service to Pukou Wharf, with a fare of about 2 CNY.
Direct long-distance ferry services to major cities like Shanghai are generally not available as a primary travel option.
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