There are 6 ways to get from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjing by bus, subway, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Nanjing Airport to Xihua Menbus Airport Express 1
43 min¥20Subway, line 1 subway
cheapest- Take the subway from Lukou Airport to Nanjing Southsubway S1
- Take the subway from Nanjing South to Gulousubway 1
59 min¥8–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nanjing (NKG) to Nanjing42.3 km
28 minDrive 42.3 km
- Drive from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjingcar 42.3 km
28 min¥36–52Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjingtaxi 42.3 km
28 min¥120–150Bus, line 1 subway
- Take the bus from Nanjing Airport to Nanjing Southbus Airport Express 2
- Take the subway from Nanjing South to Gulousubway 1
1h 9m¥23–26
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjing is to subway and line 1 subway which costs ¥8 - ¥14 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjing is to drive which takes 28 min and costs ¥35 - ¥55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nanjing Airport and arriving at Xihua Men. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
No, there is no direct train from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjing. However, there are services departing from Lukou Airport and arriving at Gulou via Nanjing South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Nanjing Airport (NKG) and Nanjing is 40 km. The road distance is 42.3 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjing without a car is to bus which takes 43 min and costs ¥20.
The bus from Nanjing Airport to Xihua Men takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjing bus services, operated by Airports China, depart from Nanjing Airport station.
Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjing train services, operated by Nanjing Metro, depart from Lukou Airport station.
Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjing bus services, operated by Airports China, arrive at Xihua Men station.
What companies run services between Nanjing Airport (NKG), China and Nanjing, China?
Airports China operates a bus from Nanjing Airport to Xihua Men every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥20 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Lukou Airport to Gulou via Nanjing South in around 59 min.
- Phone
- +86 025-51899999
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Lukou Airport to Nanjing South
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥5–8
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Nanjing South to Gulou
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–6
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Nanjing South to Gulou
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–6
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Nanjing Airport to Xihua Men
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
Bus from Nanjing Airport to Nanjing South
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nanjing (NKG) to Nanjing
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- ¥120–150
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Booking & Getting There
Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjing train services, operated by Nanjing Metro, arrive at Nanjing South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjing is 42 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Nanjing.
There are 371+ hotels available in Nanjing.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nanjing Airport (NKG) and Nanjing. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.