Shanghai Hongqiao, Suzhou North, Wuxi East , Changzhou North, Zhenjiang South , Nanjing South, Dingyuan, Bengbu South , Suzhou (Anhui) East, Xuzhou East, Tengzhou East, Qufu East , Ji'nan West, Ji'nan East
Station No.
Station Name
Arrive Time
Depart Time
Stop Time
1
Shanghai Hongqiao
18:09
18:09
0 mins
2
Suzhou North
18:32
18:34
2 mins
3
Wuxi East
18:44
18:46
2 mins
4
Changzhou North
19:03
19:05
2 mins
5
Zhenjiang South
19:23
19:25
2 mins
6
Nanjing South
19:43
19:45
2 mins
7
Dingyuan
20:16
20:18
2 mins
8
Bengbu South
20:34
20:48
14 mins
9
Suzhou (Anhui) East
21:10
21:15
5 mins
10
Xuzhou East
21:34
21:36
2 mins
11
Tengzhou East
22:02
22:04
2 mins
12
Qufu East
22:20
22:22
2 mins
13
Ji'nan West
22:54
23:00
6 mins
14
Ji'nan East
23:24
23:24
0 mins
G298 is a G train route originating from
Shanghai Hongqiao at 18:09, and arriving at the final destination of
Ji'nan East at 23:24. The duration of the total journey is
5 hours 15 minutes. There are 14 stops in total:
Shanghai Hongqiao, Suzhou North, Wuxi East , Changzhou North, Zhenjiang South , Nanjing South, Dingyuan, Bengbu South , Suzhou (Anhui) East, Xuzhou East, Tengzhou East, Qufu East , Ji'nan West, Ji'nan East. 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.