Hangzhou East, Tongxiang, Jiaxing South , Shanghai Hongqiao, Wuxi East , Zhenjiang South , Nanjing South, Suzhou (Anhui) East, Xuzhou East, Ji'nan West, Tianjin South , Beijing South
Station No.
Station Name
Arrive Time
Depart Time
Stop Time
1
Hangzhou East
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09:24
0 mins
2
Tongxiang
09:41
09:43
2 mins
3
Jiaxing South
09:54
09:56
2 mins
4
Shanghai Hongqiao
10:24
10:26
2 mins
5
Wuxi East
10:54
10:56
2 mins
6
Zhenjiang South
11:26
11:28
2 mins
7
Nanjing South
11:47
11:49
2 mins
8
Suzhou (Anhui) East
12:49
12:54
5 mins
9
Xuzhou East
13:13
13:15
2 mins
10
Ji'nan West
14:26
14:28
2 mins
11
Tianjin South
15:31
15:34
3 mins
12
Beijing South
16:08
16:08
0 mins
G42 is a G train route originating from
Hangzhou East at 09:24, and arriving at the final destination of
Beijing South at 16:08. The duration of the total journey is
6 hours 44 minutes. There are 12 stops in total:
Hangzhou East, Tongxiang, Jiaxing South , Shanghai Hongqiao, Wuxi East , Zhenjiang South , Nanjing South, Suzhou (Anhui) East, Xuzhou East, Ji'nan West, Tianjin South , 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.
