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 Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G475	07:53 - 12:49	4h56m
G2371	08:05 - 13:50	5h45m
G1335	08:17 - 14:12	5h55m
G1755	08:58 - 14:45	5h47m
G1983	09:48 - 15:36	5h48m
G1761	14:55 - 20:37	5h42m
G2153	17:02 - 22:52	5h50m
G2163	17:37 - 22:47	5h10m

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 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G2161	07:57 - 14:01	6h4m
G1759	09:03 - 14:35	5h32m
G2151	10:50 - 16:39	5h49m
G1757	11:47 - 17:43	5h56m
G2369	13:46 - 19:18	5h32m
G1981	15:03 - 21:06	6h3m
G473	15:59 - 20:55	4h56m
G1333	17:26 - 22:57	5h31m

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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 Jun 28, 2025)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,131 - 1,393.5 USD 159 - 196	CNY 548 - 743 USD 77 - 104	CNY 342 - 448.5 USD 48 - 63

 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 Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K504	16:38 - 05:20+	12h42m

 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

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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