Nanjing Transportation
Nanjing is the transportation hub in eastern China and the downstream
Yangtze River area.The different means of transportation available
in Nanjing constitute a three-dimensional transport system that
includes land, water and air.Also, in addition to taxis, public
buses, tourist special lines, and other means of transport, getting
around in the city is now especially convenient with the offering
of a new metro service.
Planes and Airport
 Nanjing's
airport known as the Lukou International Airport, serves both
national and international flights.
Nanjing is in a very convenient central spot, 300 kilometers
away from Shanghai, 1200 km from Beijing and 1400 kilometers
from Chongqing. It's a two-hour flight to Guangzhou and Beijing
and 3 hours by train to Shanghai. This proximity to Shanghai
is major reason for the economic boom of the Nanjing region.
But the stretch from Nanjing to HangZhou has tourist traffic
due to the famous cities such Zhenjiang, Wuxi, and Suzhou.
The airport is ranked 15th among 126 civil airports in China
in terms of yearly passenger transport, and 10th for yearly cargo
transport. The airport is connected by a 29 kilometer (18 miles)
highway directly to the city center, and is also linked to various
inter-city highways, making it accessible to the passengers from
the surrounding cities.
The airport currently has 85 routes to national and international
destinations, which include Japan, Korea, Thailand and Singapore.
The Nanjing airport also provides regular daily connections to
all the major cities within China.
Air Ticket Booking
Tel 1: (8625) 8660-2902 (City Area)
Tel 2: (8625) 5248-0482 (Airport with24 hours flight inquiry
and ticket booking service)
Train
Nanjing also has excellent rail links especially to Shanghai
(4 hours), Suzhou (2 hours), Hangzhou (5.5 hours), Anhui, and
Beijing.The newly renovated Railway station is located in the
north of the city and the soft seat entrance is to the right
of the station as you face it.
Train tickets are available here, or at a ticket office near
Gulou on Zhongshan Bei Lu.
Travellers can also get train tickets at most of the major hotels
for a small service charge.This is a good option as it is much
easier than queuing up at the train station!
Nanjing Railway Station Ticket Booking
Tel 1: (8625) 8582-2222 (Enquiry)
Tel 2: (8625) 8582-4224 and 8507-1111 (Booking)
City to City Bus
As a regional hub, Nanjing is well-connected by over 60 state
and provincial highways to all parts of China. There are long
distance buses that make visiting Nanjing by land quite easy.
The buses themselves are generally good and a speedy bus service
operates to Shanghai (3 - 4 hours), Suzhou (2 hours), and Hangzhou
(5-6 hours). There is also an overnight bus to Wuhan which now
takes less than 12 hours.
There are 7 Bus Depots for Long Distance Bus Travellers:
Note: The Zhongyangmen Distance Passenger Station is probably
the most important station in Nanjing as it serves the most travelers.
- Bus Depot at Zhongyangmen
Address: No. 1 in Jianning Lu, Nanjing
- Bus Depot at the Eastern Area
Address: No. 17 in Huayuan Lu in the eastern suburb of the
city
- Bus Depot at Zhonghuamen
Address: No. 88 in Jihecun Lu, Nanjing
- Bus Depot at Xiaguan
Address: No. 10 in Jiangbian Lu, Nanjing
- Bus Depot at Hanzhongmen
Address: No. 278 in Hanzhong Lu, Nanjing
- Bus Depot at Zhongshan Nanlu
Address: No. 400 in Zhongshan Nanlu, Nanjing
- Bus Depot at the Northern Area
Address: No. 22 in Qiaobei Lu, Nanjing
Boat
Nanjing has a developed river transportation system and passenger
ships service. Passenger cruise ships can take travelers to
Zhenjiang, Yangzhou and Nantong in Jiangsu Province or downstream
along the great Yangtze to Shanghai or upstream to Wuhu, Anqing,
Jiujiang and Chongqing and other ports of call. The length of
journey varies depending on the type of boat you travel on.
Travelling by boat is a lovely way to travel between some of
the more popular spots but can be wearing and time consuming.
The Port of Nanjing is the largest inland port in China, with
a port area of 98 kilometers (61 miles) in full length
and has 64 berths including 16 berths for ships with more than
a 10,000 tonnage.
Nanjing Passenger Port
Located in the northern end of Jiangbian Lu in Xiaguan area,
Nanjing Passenger Port is close to West Nanjing Railway Station.
Tel: (8625) 5880-5501 (Enquiry)
Tourist Buses
Nanjing has Tourist Buses which offers routes to main tourist attractions. Just
look out for the Y1, Y2, Y3 buses on the route map and double-check with the
driver. One of the best initiatives of this is that the name of each stop is
announced as the bus makes its stops along its route.This makes getting to
certain areas much easier for the independent traveler. Some announcements also
have English translations; unfortunately not all buses have been upgraded to
provide this. Hard-seat buses cost RMB1 while soft-seats are RMB2, which is
very reasonable for some of the distances you might need to travel.
Public Buses
Public buses cover every corner of the city but the names on the
signposts at the stops are at most times confusing to foreigners.The easiest way is to write down the destination you want to go
in Chinese characters on a sheet and take it with you.There's
no conductor on public buses and non-air conditioned buses cost
RMB1 and for air-conditioned buses the charge is RMB2.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available on the main streets of the city.Fares
start RMB8 for the first three kilometers, and RMB2.4 for each
additional kilometer.At night the charge is the same initial
charge plus RMB2.7 for each additional kilometer.Unlike those
in Shanghai, Beijing or Shenzhen, the waiting time is not charged.
Subway
The subway system in Nanjing is clean, efficient, fast and cheap.
The line runs through the city from north to south with 16 stops,
including many tourist spots of the city.It only costs RMB
2 to any station on the line. The trains are frequent, and the
ample capacity of the lengthy carriages means that they are rarely
uncomfortably overcrowded. Additionally, convenient equipment
such as access for disabilities, telecom signals, electronic
guide screens and navigation signals make the trip comfortable.
Car Rental
Nowadays, car rental is available in all the larger cities in
China.The most well known one in Nanjing is Zhongbei Car Rental
Company at No. 400 Zhongshan Nanlu.The prices range from RMB200
to 400. A standard car is RMB220 per day and a luxury car is
RMB260 per day with a limit of 300 kilometers.Service fee for
driver is not included.
NOTE: Although this information is correct at the time of our web publication,
it is still advised that you call the phone number and confirm the address before
going to the venue because some venues may have changed their telephone numbers
or address locations.
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