Fuzhou, Ningde, Xiapu, Fuding, Wenzhou South , Wenling, Taizhou, Ninghai, Ningbo, Hangzhou East, Huzhou, Changxing, Liyang, Lishui, Nanjing South, Bengbu South , Xuzhou East, Zaozhuang, Ji'nan West, Tianjin South , Dezhou East , Cangzhou West, Beijing South
Station No.
Station Name
Arrive Time
Depart Time
Stop Time
1
Fuzhou
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07:53
0 mins
2
Ningde
08:38
08:40
2 mins
3
Xiapu
09:01
09:03
2 mins
4
Fuding
09:23
09:25
2 mins
5
Wenzhou South
10:00
10:02
2 mins
6
Wenling
10:37
10:39
2 mins
7
Taizhou
10:51
10:53
2 mins
8
Ninghai
11:22
11:24
2 mins
9
Ningbo
11:53
11:55
2 mins
10
Hangzhou East
12:42
12:47
5 mins
11
Huzhou
13:08
13:10
2 mins
12
Changxing
13:19
13:25
6 mins
13
Liyang
13:44
13:46
2 mins
14
Lishui
14:02
14:04
2 mins
15
Nanjing South
14:20
14:29
9 mins
16
Bengbu South
15:11
15:13
2 mins
17
Xuzhou East
15:50
15:52
2 mins
18
Zaozhuang
16:10
16:19
9 mins
19
Ji'nan West
17:09
17:11
2 mins
19
Tianjin South
18:15
18:18
3 mins
20
Dezhou East
17:35
17:37
2 mins
21
Cangzhou West
18:04
18:06
2 mins
22
Beijing South
18:58
18:58
0 mins
G56 is a G train route originating from
Fuzhou at 07:53, and arriving at the final destination of
Beijing South at 18:58. The duration of the total journey is
11 hours 00 minutes. There are 23 stops in total:
Fuzhou, Ningde, Xiapu, Fuding, Wenzhou South , Wenling, Taizhou, Ninghai, Ningbo, Hangzhou East, Huzhou, Changxing, Liyang, Lishui, Nanjing South, Bengbu South , Xuzhou East, Zaozhuang, Ji'nan West, Tianjin South , Dezhou East , Cangzhou West, Beijing South. You can purchase
tickets starting at, and ending at any station. Ticket prices are set on a per kilometer basis.
What’s the different between Business, First and Second class?
Second class is the standard seating which normally takes up 80%+ of the train. Seats are configured in a 3 + 2 arrangement and are spacious compared to plane seats. First class seats are wider, positioned in a 2+2 arrangement, have slightly more legroom and a foldout foot stand. Business class is the top class (Yes, it’s opposite to airplanes), and is typically a 2+1 arrangement. It’s much like first class on a plane, with full lie-flat electric seats and (some) complimentary food.
How fast are the trains?
G trains are the fastest, travelling at 300 km/h on all routes, and 350 km/h on select routes including Beijing to Shanghai. D trains are also quite fast, travelling at 200-250 km/h. Other trains travel between 100-140 km/h and aren’t considered high-speed.
Is there a discount for return tickets?
No, only single direction train tickets can be purchased. Although some services will allow you to purchase return tickets, this is really just two one-way fares and there is no discount.
How far in advance can I purchase China Train Tickets?
You can purchase China Train Tickets up to 30 days in advance (previously it was 60 days). Occasionally, China Rail will do a major timetable adjustment which usually involves adding new trains and routes, and the forward booking window might by as short as 10 days.