Changsha - Zhengzhou Train

A one-way ride between Changsha and Zhengzhou by high speed G train takes about 3 - 5 hours in total. At present, there are around 69 bullet trains running from Changsha to Zhengzhou and 49 back to Changsha every day, including over 3 pairs of overnight D trains, with the running distance of about 850 - 950 km (528 - 590 mi). A second class seat on G trains costs CNY 311 at least. 

In addition, about 27 pairs of normal speed serve this line as well with the general duration of about 8 - 13 hours; a few pairs of them are overnight sleeper trains and the price of a hard sleeper ticket is CNY 214.
 Open date: September 28th, 2012
 Duration: about 3 - 8.5 hours
 Distances: about 850 - 950 km (528 - 590 mi)
 Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
 Operated at: Changsha/ Changsha South Railway Station, Zhengzhou/ Zhengzhou East Railway Station
 Major stations along the way: Yueyang East, Chibi North, Xianning North, Wuhan, Xinyang East, Luohe West, Xuchang East
 (Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G542	10:08 - 13:41	3h33m
G1186	11:58 - 15:55	3h57m
G2690	15:54 - 19:43	3h49m

Around 66 G trains in total: departure time from 07:13 to 19:54; duration from 2H48M to 4H50M.

(Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2	17:46 - 02:04+	8h18m
D90	21:22 - 05:49+	8h27m
D190	23:24 - 08:00+	8h36m
D36	23:30 - 07:40+	8h10m

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 (Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G837	12:26 - 16:14	3h48m

Around 45 G trains in total: departure time from 07:29 to 19:21; duration from 2H47M to 4H40M.

(Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D1	00:05 - 08:16	8h11m
D35	15:12 - 23:18	8h6m
D189	17:00 - 01:44+	8h44m
D89	20:40 - 04:49+	8h9m

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Note:
1. The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. Overnight D trains which depart at night and arrive in the next morning are recommended for travelers with limited budget, not only helping save one-night hotel fee but also offering more daytime for trip.
 (Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

Business Class Seat	VIP Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,074 - 1,494 USD 157 - 219	CNY 638 - 709 USD 94 - 104	CNY 497 - 759 USD 73 - 111	CNY 311 - 480 USD 46 - 70

 

Changsha - Zhengzhou High Speed D Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

1st Class Sleeper	2nd Class Sleeper	Second Class Seat
CNY 358 - 405 USD 52 - 59	CNY 270 - 277 USD 40 - 41	CNY 151 - 153 USD 22

 This high speed railway line is a part of Beijing - Guangzhou High Speed Railway with the operating speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). This line consists of 2 sections: Changsha - Wuhan section, which opened at the end of 2009, and Wuhan - Zhengzhou section, which came into service in 2012.
  Duration: about 8 - 13 hours
 Distance: 898 km (558 mi)
 Top speed: 120/ 140/ 160 km/h (75/ 87/ 99 mph)
 Operated at: Changsha Railway Station, Zhengzhou Railway Station
 Major stations along the way: Yueyang, Chibi, Xianning, Wuchang, Xiaogan, Guangshui, Zhumadian, Luohe, Xuchang
 (Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z168	04:16 - 12:50	8h34m
K458	11:16 - 22:09	10h53m
Z138	16:11 - 01:15+	9h4m
T146	17:15 - 02:44+	9h29m
T370	22:06 - 07:27+	9h21m

Around 27 depatures in total: departure time from 00:42 to 23:36; duration from 8H10M to 13H9M.
 (Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z137	04:36 - 13:08	8h32m
K457	11:22 - 21:31	10h9m
T369	11:50 - 21:13	9h23m
T253	22:33 - 07:35+	9h2m

Around 27 depatures in total: departure time from 00:19 to 22:34; duration from 8H2M to 12H23M.

Notes:
1. "+" means the train arrives on the next day.
2. The above timetables are only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search tool on the top of this page.
 (Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

Deluxe Soft Sleeper	Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 595 USD 87	CNY 315 - 325 USD 46 - 48	CNY 208 - 214 USD 30 - 31	CNY 112 - 115 USD 16 - 17

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