Chongqing - Changsha Train

8 pairs of high speed trains connect Chongqing and Changsha with duration of around 5 - 6.5 hours, and the distance is 1,040/ 1,243 kilometers (646/ 772 miles). The first class seat costs CNY 548 - 743 and the second class seat costs CNY 342 - 448.5.

Over 4 pairs of normal speed trains are operated between the two cities, taking around 10 - 14 hours to finish a single trip. It costs CNY 237.5 for a hard sleeper ticket.
 

 Duration: around 5 - 6.5 hours
 Running Distance: 1,040/ 1,243 kilometers (646/ 772 miles)
 Top Speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
 Operated at: Chongqing West Railway Station, Changsha South Railway Station
(Last Update on May 6, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G2373	07:02 - 12:53	5h51m
G2425	07:17 - 12:04	4h47m
G243	07:53 - 12:48	4h55m
G2371	08:05 - 13:50	5h45m
G2427	08:16 - 12:42	4h26m
G1755	08:59 - 14:45	5h46m
G1983	09:49 - 15:35	5h46m
G2445	09:52 - 13:45	3h53m
G2431	11:03 - 17:24	6h21m
G2321	11:46 - 19:07	7h21m
G3375	12:14 - 18:29	6h15m
G3763	13:42 - 19:35	5h53m
G1761	14:54 - 20:37	5h43m
G2435	15:07 - 20:05	4h58m
G2449	16:02 - 21:30	5h28m
G2437	16:03 - 22:12	6h9m
G2447	16:21 - 20:45	4h24m
G2153	17:02 - 22:52	5h50m
G2163	17:37 - 22:45	5h8m
G2439	18:54 - 22:54	4h

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 (Last Update on May 6, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G2426	06:55 - 10:54	3h59m
G2448	07:04 - 11:30	4h26m
G2428	07:16 - 11:45	4h29m
G2161	07:49 - 14:01	6h12m
G2450	08:00 - 12:07	4h7m
G1759	09:03 - 14:35	5h32m
G2432	10:00 - 14:39	4h39m
G2319	10:07 - 15:56	5h49m
G3764	10:10 - 14:54	4h44m
G2151	10:50 - 16:38	5h48m
G1757	11:47 - 17:43	5h56m
G2375	11:55 - 18:19	6h24m
G2434	12:25 - 17:26	5h1m
G2436	13:05 - 17:30	4h25m
G2369	13:46 - 19:17	5h31m
G2446	14:06 - 17:59	3h53m
G3373	14:26 - 20:33	6h7m
G1981	15:03 - 21:06	6h3m
G241	15:59 - 20:55	4h56m
G1333	17:36 - 22:50	5h14m
G2440	17:45 - 22:16	4h31m
G1471	17:46 - 23:25	5h39m

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Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
 (Last Update on May 6, 2026)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,131 - 1,768 USD 167 - 262	CNY 533 - 862 USD 79 - 128	CNY 333 - 534 USD 49 - 79

 Bullet trains between the two cities are running along two different routes.

 Route 1: Chongqing West, Luohuang South, Qijiang East, Ganshui East, Tongzi North, Loushanguan South, Zunyi, Longkeng, Zunyi South, Xifeng, Xiuwenxian, Guiyang East, Guiding North, Kaili South, Sansui, Tongren South, Xinhuang West, Zhijiang, Huaihua South, Xupu South, Xinhua South, Shaoyang North, Loudi South, Shaoshan South, Xiangtan North, Changsha South

 Route 2: Chongqing North, Changshou North, Fuling North, Fengdu, Shizhuxian, Lichuan, Enshi, Jianshi, Badong, Yichang East, Zhijiang North, Jingzhou, Qianjiang, Xiantao South, Tianmen South, Hankou, Wuhan, Xianning North, Chibi North, Yueyang East, Miluo East, Changsha South
  Duration: around 10 - 14 hours
 Top Speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)
 Running Distance: 1,043/ 1,094/ 1,503 kilometers (648/ 680/ 934 miles)
 Operated at: Chongqing North Railway Station, Changsha Railway Station
 (Last Update on May 6, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K504	16:38 - 05:26+	12h48m
Z334	16:52 - 04:37+	11h45m

 (Last Update on May 6, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K502	16:35 - 06:29+	13h54m
Z332	16:55 - 05:28+	12h33m

Notes:
1. “+” indicates the second day;
2. The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
 About 10 pairs of flights are serving passengers between the two cities. The duration is 1.5 hours and the ticket fare of an economy class seat is around CNY 300 – 800. If you are on a tight schedule, taking a plane is a good choice.
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