Search, compare and book your train tickets in Asia
Select your departing trip
Results from Nanning to Beijing on Friday, 18 September 2026
| Departure | Arrival | Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Our pricing policy is transparentThe fares displayed have been obtained directly from the transport providers and do not include any mark-ups. Please note that prices do not include our service fee. The total price including any additional fees will be displayed before payment.
Our platform is trusted by travelersWe are recommended by leading independent travel guides such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness, Rough Guides, Insight Guides, DuMont Reise-Handbuch, Le Routard and others. Travelers consistently praise the quality of our service, so you can rely on us to plan your trip and book with confidence.
How to get from Nanning to Beijing
There are two ways to travel from Nanning to Beijing: by plane and by train.
How far is Nanning from Beijing?
The travel distance between Nanning and Beijing is 2,335 km. There are two options to travel from Nanning to Beijing: taking a flight or taking a train.
How long does it take to get from Nanning to Beijing?
It takes 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours to get from Nanning to Beijing by plane, 10 hours 25 minutes to 12 hours 55 minutes by high-speed train and 23 hours 10 minutes to 34 hours 15 minutes by conventional train.
The plane and the train usually depart and arrive on time.
How to get from Nanning to Beijing by plane
What types of airlines operate the route Nanning to Beijing?
There are two domestic airlines flying the route Nanning to Beijing, two full-service carriers: China Southern Airlines (CZ) and Hainan Airlines (HU).
For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in China.
Where do flights from Nanning to Beijing depart?
Flights from Nanning to Beijing depart from Nanning Wuxu Airport (NNG).
Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.
Where do flights from Nanning to Beijing arrive?
Flights from Nanning to Beijing arrive at Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital Airport (PEK).
How to get from Nanning to Beijing by train
What types of trains operate the route Nanning to Beijing?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Nanning to Beijing.
China Railway is the state-owned railway company in China operating high-speed trains and conventional trains.
There are four types of services on route Nanning to Beijing: G-series are high-speed services with maximum speed of 350 km/h, Z-series are conventional direct express services stopping at provincial capitals or no stops with maximum speed of 160 km/h, T-series are conventional express services stopping at province-level cities with maximum speed of 140 km/h, and K-series are conventional fast services stopping at prefecture-level cities with maximum speed of 120 km/h.
In total, high-speed trains offer three seat classes: Business class Seat, First class Seat and Second class Seat available in G-series trains.
In total, conventional trains offer one seat class: Hard seat, and two sleeper classes: Soft Sleeper in compartments for 1-4 passengers and Hard Sleeper in compartments for 1-6 passengers available in Z, T and K series trains.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in China.
Where do trains from Nanning to Beijing depart?
All the G-series high-speed trains depart from Nanning East Railway Station located in Qingxiu, Nanning. All the Z, T and K series conventional trains depart from Nanning Railway Station located in Xixiangtang, Nanning.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Nanning to Beijing arrive?
All the G-series high-speed trains and the Z,T and K series conventional trains arrive at Beijing West Railway Statio located in Fengtai, Beijing.
Why you should book your trains in China with Baolau?
You can compare transport options and see the available schedules and fares offered by China Railway, then you can choose the option that works best for your trip.
Baolau sells official China Railway tickets for international travellers, facilitating advance ticket reservations and providing direct customer support. Seats are allocated automatically by CR's ticketing system assigning specific car and seat numbers to all the passengers included in the reservation and booking requests are accepted 21 days in advance and confirmed instantly during the official sales period of 15 days before departure.
Once you select your desired travel option, you can pay using international credit or debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay and other available local payment methods. Your booking request will be processed immediately and you will receive your booking confirmation by email. China Railway integrates a ticketless passenger transportation system, so you will be required to use your passport in lieu of the ticket and scan it at the ticket gates to check-in before departure.