City Overview
City Overview

Transportation

 

Airport

Nanjing Lukou International Airport
Website：http://www.njiairport.com/
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is located in Jiangning District and serves as the gateway to both Jiangsu Province and Nanjing. The airport features a 4F-grade airfield with two parallel runways, two terminal buildings, and a comprehensive transportation hub capable of handling an annual passenger throughput of 36 million. The airport is 36 kilometers from the city center, with airport shuttle buses connecting to the urban area.
Address: Airport South Road, Lukou Town, Jiangning District, Nanjing
Transport: Metro Line S1, Lukou Airport Station
Service Hotline: +86-25-96066
 

Railway

Nanjing currently operates 510 kilometers of railway, including 268 kilometers of high-speed rail. High-speed trains connect directly to 30 major cities nationwide, with over 50 cities reachable within a three-hour travel radius. Nanjing has two main stations — Nanjing Station and Nanjing South Station — while Nanjing North Station is currently under construction.

When traveling to cities like Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou, please ensure you have your original passport with you and take the high-speed train from the local train station to any train station in Nanjing.

High-speed rail travel time reference: Beijing–Nanjing approx. 3.5 hrs／Shanghai–Nanjing approx. 1 hr／Guangzhou–Nanjing approx. 7 hrs
  • Nanjing Station
    Address: 111 Longpan Road, Xuanwu District
    Transport: Metro Lines 1 & 3, Nanjing Station
    Service Tel: +86-25-85824224
  • Nanjing South Station
    Address: 98 Yulan Road, Yuhuatai District
    Transport: Metro Lines 1, 3, S1 & S3, Nanjing South Station
    Service Tel: +86-25-85838335
Train Categories in China

Chinese trains are classified by speed and service level, each identified by a letter prefix in the train number.
G trains: High-speed EMU, 250–400 km/h
D trains: Standard EMU express, 160–250 km/h
C trains: Intercity EMU, 160–300 km/h
Z trains: Non-stop express, 140–160 km/h
T trains: Special express, 120–140 km/h
K trains: Regular express, 110–120 km/h

 

Metro

Lines: Nanjing Metro currently operates 13 lines — Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, S1, S3, S6, S7, S8, and S9 — covering most major tourist attractions and providing highly convenient travel.

Fares: Fares are distance-based, ranging from 2 to 15 RMB. Ticket vending machines at every station display route and fare information, and single-journey tickets can be purchased by selecting your destination.

Payment: The metro accepts cash, anonymous transit cards, and smartphone payments. Anonymous transit cards can be issued and recharged at ticket vending machines.
Nanjing Metro Tickets

Nanjing Metro offers two ticket types: token tickets and IC cards. Token tickets are plastic coins purchased from vending machines, valid for a single journey on the day of purchase. For multiple rides, a rechargeable IC card is more convenient. IC cards can be topped up from 50 RMB, offer a 2% fare discount, and are also valid on buses.

Token-type ticket
IC card (regular version)
IC Card (special edition)
 

Taxi

Nanjing taxis come in three categories with the following fare structures:
Standard: Base fare 11 RMB/3 km, then 2.4 RMB/km
Mid-range / Electric: Base fare 11 RMB/2.5 km, then 2.9 RMB/km
Premium: Base fare 11 RMB/2 km, then 2.9 RMB/km
Nanjing taxis charge in both directions throughout the day. Fares may fluctuate slightly during morning and evening rush hours (7:00–9:00 and 16:00–19:00) and in heavy traffic.

Nanjing General Taxi Hotline: +86-25-95128
Nanjing Zhongbei Taxi Hotline: +86-25-96805