Shanghai Hongqiao, Kunshan South, Wuxi East , Changzhou North, Nanjing South, Bengbu South , Suzhou (Anhui) East, Xuzhou East, Ji'nan West, Tianjin West, Tangshan, Qinhuangdao, Shanhaiguan, Shenyang North, Changtu West, Siping East, Gongzhuling South , Changchun West
Station No.
Station Name
Arrive Time
Depart Time
Stop Time
1
Shanghai Hongqiao
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09:08
0 mins
2
Kunshan South
09:25
09:27
2 mins
3
Wuxi East
09:43
09:45
2 mins
4
Changzhou North
10:02
10:04
2 mins
5
Nanjing South
10:37
10:42
5 mins
6
Bengbu South
11:25
11:27
2 mins
7
Suzhou (Anhui) East
11:49
11:55
6 mins
8
Xuzhou East
12:14
12:19
5 mins
9
Ji'nan West
13:22
13:24
2 mins
10
Tianjin West
14:34
14:42
8 mins
11
Tangshan
15:19
15:22
3 mins
12
Qinhuangdao
15:59
16:04
5 mins
13
Shanhaiguan
16:18
16:25
7 mins
14
Shenyang North
18:35
18:39
3 mins
15
Changtu West
19:13
19:14
2 mins
16
Siping East
19:30
19:32
2 mins
17
Gongzhuling South
19:47
19:49
2 mins
18
Changchun West
20:05
20:05
0 mins
G1255 is a G train route originating from
Shanghai Hongqiao at 09:08, and arriving at the final destination of
Changchun West at 20:05. The duration of the total journey is
10 hours 57 minutes. There are 18 stops in total:
Shanghai Hongqiao, Kunshan South, Wuxi East , Changzhou North, Nanjing South, Bengbu South , Suzhou (Anhui) East, Xuzhou East, Ji'nan West, Tianjin West, Tangshan, Qinhuangdao, Shanhaiguan, Shenyang North, Changtu West, Siping East, Gongzhuling South , Changchun West. 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.
