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Beijing - Changsha Train

Up to now, there are about 40 pairs of trains running between Beijing and Changsha. Among them, about 23 pairs are G type bullet trains and the other 16 or so pairs are non-bullet ones; 2 D type bullet trains are operated.
 

Beijing - Changsha High Speed Train

Basic Facts:

 Duration: about 5 - 8 hours
 Distance: about 1,591 km (989 mi)
 Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
 Operated at: Beijing West Railway StationBeijing Railway StationChangsha South Railway Station, Changsha Railway Station
 Stations along the way: Zhuozhou East, Gaobeidian East, Baoding East, Dingzhou East, Zhengding Airport, Shijiazhuang, Gaoyi West, Xingtai East, Handan East, Anyang East, Hebi East, Xinxiang East, Zhengzhou East, Xuchang East, Luohe West, Zhumadian West, Minggang East, Xinyang East, Xiaogan North, Wuhan, Xianning North, Chibi North, Yueyang East, Miluo East
 

Beijing to Changsha High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jul 9, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G48506:50 - 14:397h49m
G7910:00 - 15:105h10m
G33912:26 - 19:547h28m
G50314:47 - 21:527h5m
G8317:00 - 22:255h25m
Around 23 departures in total: departure time from 06:50 to 17:00; duration from 5H9M to 7H48M. 
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(Last Update on Jul 9, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
D3509:17 - 23:1814h1m
D117:59 - 08:16+14h17m

 

Changsha to Beijing High Speed Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jul 9, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G50207:08 - 14:127h4m
G33610:18 - 17:587h40m
G158011:19 - 19:137h54m
G50816:32 - 23:337h1m
Around 23 departures in total: departure time from 07:08 to 23:14; duration from 5H11M to 7H54M. 
See more Changsha Schedule

(Last Update on Jul 9, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
D217:46 - 08:16+14h30m
D3623:30 - 13:45+14h15m

Note:
The timetable listed above is for reference only. You can search for the real-time schedule by the tool on page top.
 

Ticket Price of G Trains

(Last Update on Jul 9, 2025)
Business Class SeatFirst Class SeatSecond Class Seat
CNY 2,049 - 2,456
USD 288 - 345
CNY 1,037 - 1,250
USD 146 - 176
CNY 649 - 781
USD 91 - 110

 

Ticket Price of D Trains


(Last Update on Jul 9, 2025)
1st Class Sleeper2nd Class SleeperSecond Class Seat
CNY 674 - 684
USD 95 - 96
CNY 446 - 455
USD 63 - 64
CNY 245 - 249
USD 34 - 35

Beijing - Changsha Railway Map
Beijing - Changsha Railway Map

D trains run overnight. The ride takes about 14 - 14.5 hours. There are sleepers and second class seats set up on the overnight trains. The ticket price of sleeper is under adjustment by railway authority and changes frequently.
 

Beijing - Changsha Normal Train

Basic Facts:

 Duration: about 14 - 21.5 hours
 Distance: about 1,587 km (986 mi)
 Top speed: 100/ 120/ 140/ 160 km/h (62/ 75/ 87/ 99 mph)
 Operated at: Beijing Fengtai Railway Station/ Beijing West Railway Station, Changsha Railway Station
 

Beijing to Changsha Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jul 9, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
K59905:19 - 01:38+20h19m
T14512:16 - 04:20+16h4m
Z516:05 - 06:13+14h8m
Z28521:37 - 11:46+14h9m
Around 16 departures in total: departure time from 05:19 to 22:30; duration from 14H8M to 20H56M. 
 

Changsha to Beijing Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jul 9, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
Z1400:42 - 15:1514h33m
K15801:45 - 22:4821h3m
Z5402:38 - 17:1714h39m
Z15007:06 - 22:0014h54m
T14617:16 - 11:01+17h45m
Around 16 departures in total: departure time from 00:42 to 23:36; duration from 14H25M to 21H22M. 

Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. You can search for the real-time schedule by the tool on page top.
 

Beijing - Changsha Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Jul 9, 2025)
Deluxe Soft SleeperSoft SleeperHard SleeperHard Seat
CNY 972.5
USD 137
CNY 527.5
USD 74
CNY 343.5
USD 48
CNY 189.5
USD 27
 
 

Beijing - Changsha Flight vs. High Speed Train

In addition, there are also flights available between with duration of around 2.5 hours. However, the airports are far from the city center. If you take the transfer time into consideration, duration may not differ a lot from rail travel. The flight ticket price is usually higher but if good discount offered by the airlines, it can be competitive as well.

See also: Beijing to Changsha: Best Ways to Travel


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- Last updated on Jul. 09, 2025 by Grace Yang -