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Hangzhou - Changsha Train

The best way to travell between Hangzhou and Changsha is perhaps to take a high speed train, which only takes 3.5 to 5.5 hours. 40 or so pairs of high speed trains are currently available between the two cities and all depart / arrive from either Hangzhou East Railway Station or Changsha South Railway Station. As they depart almost every few minutes, passengers can choose their own preferred time for travel.

In addition, a few pairs of normal speed trains are in operation between Hangzhou South / Hangzhou East Railway Station and Changsha Railway Station, taking 8.5 to 14 hours for a single trip.

Hangzhou - Changsha High Speed Train

Basic Facts:

Open Date: Dec. 10, 2014

Duration: 3.5 - 5.5 hours

Running Distance: 924 kilometers (574 miles)

Top Speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)

Hangzhou to Changsha High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1421	07:19 - 12:03	4h44m
G1373	09:46 - 13:50	4h4m
G1391	11:35 - 16:42	5h7m
G1329	14:41 - 19:14	4h33m
G1359	16:39 - 20:51	4h12m

Over 35 departures in total: departure time from 06:45 to 18:59; duration from 3H36M to 5H31M.
See more Hangzhou Schedule

Changsha to Hangzhou Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1346	08:01 - 12:17	4h16m
G1348	09:19 - 12:53	3h34m
G1322	12:51 - 17:13	4h22m
G1418	15:37 - 19:55	4h18m
G1306	18:15 - 22:16	4h1m

Around 37 departures in total: departure time from 06:58 to 18:51; duration from 3H34M to 5H14M.
See more Changsha Schedule

Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.

Ticket Fare of Hangzhou - Changsha High Speed Trains

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Business Class Seat	VIP Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,257.5 - 1,530.5 USD 185 - 225	CNY 770.5 - 837 USD 113 - 123	CNY 670.5 - 793.5 USD 99 - 117	CNY 398 - 495.5 USD 59 - 73

Hangzhou - Changsha Railway Map

Stations along the way: Zhuji, Jinhua, Longyou, Quzhou, Jiangshan, Yushan South, Shangrao, Fuzhou East in Jiangxi, Yingtan North, Jinxian South, Nanchang West, Xinyu North, Yichun, Pingxiang North, Liling East

The fastest trains between Hangzhou and Changsha are G85/G86, which only have one stop at Nanchang West Railway Station along the whole journey and take about 3.5 hours. Passengers are advised to choose these two if possible.

Hangzhou - Changsha section is a part of Shanghai - Kunming High Speed Railway, which is one of the most important railways running through 6 provincial capitals and municipalities including Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanchang, Changsha, Guiyang and Kunming. For travelers who prefer to travel to Zhangjiajie from Hangzhou, they can take a high speed train to Changsha or Huaihua firstly and then make a connection to Zhangjiajie.

Normal Trains of Hangzhou - Changsha

Hangzhou to Changsha Train Schedule:

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K379	11:04 - 22:13	11h9m
K71	16:51 - 04:37+	11h46m
K1373	19:17 - 06:38+	11h21m
Z247	22:41 - 07:05+	8h24m

Changsha to Hangzhou Train Timetable:

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z245	20:06 - 04:36+	8h30m
K73	20:55 - 09:13+	12h18m
K377	21:10 - 08:48+	11h38m
K1375	23:59 - 12:15+	12h16m

Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.

Ticket Fare:

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 363.5 USD 53	CNY 237.5 USD 35	CNY 128.5 USD 19

Stations along the way: Zhuji, Yiwu, Quzhou, Shangrao, Xinyu, Yichun, Yingtan, Pingxiang, Liling, Zhuzhou

All of the above-listed normal trains are overnight sleepers departing at night and arriving in the next morning or noon, so it’s necessary to buy a sleeper ticket to guarantee a good sleep on the train.

Major Rail Lines from Hangzhou to:

Major Rail Lines from Changsha to:

- Last updated on Apr. 25, 2023 -

Questions & Answers on Hangzhou - Changsha Train

Asked by Zenia from PERU | Oct. 24, 2019 00:14

Hi, we are looking for a train trip from Hangzhou to Changsha during your New Year holiday

Can you please advise us if railway still allow people with no seats onboard? We know it is a very busy time and wondering if we should book first class or business class to avoid this situation. For a group of 8, it is a large difference in money. I hope you can advise us if it is necessary for business or first class seats? Thank you!

Answers (1)

Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Oct. 24, 2019 18:22

Thank you for your inquiry.

If you are looking for high speed ride for this trip, we are glad to inform you that there is no standing ticket type for sale on these rides. However, standing tickets still exit on some other routes. If you will also travel for other routes, you can advise us your detailed routes. We will be pleased to check the details for you.

Asked by Kendall from UNITED KINGDOM | Apr. 29, 2019 02:42

I know I can change to other later trains even after departure time, but is there a cost？

If yes, can I pay in US credit card? Thank you.

Answers (1)

Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Apr. 29, 2019 19:59

There is no cost if the ticket price is the same. If the new ticket price is higher, there are two possibilities. First, if you bought the ticket in cash, you can pay difference in cash directly. If you paid by debit card, WeChat or Alipay for the ticket, you can only pay by debit card, WeChat or Alipay. If you cannot pay in any of these ways, the station may cancel the old ticket and ask you to buy new tickets. So there could be a fee 20% occur. The railway station never accept credit card. Hope this information can help you.

Asked by Chou from SINGAPORE | Dec. 28, 2018 01:28

Modena by Fraser Changsha

If I reach the South Station at 10:42pm, can I still use metro service to reach my hotel? Thank you for your reply.

Answers (1)

Answered by Matthew from ITALY | Dec. 28, 2018 19:47

The last metro at the South Station should be at 11:03pm to the city direction. If you can reach there before that, it is possible to use it. However, line 2 cannot reach your hotel directly. The closest stop Furong Square, exit 6D is about 2km away from the hotel. So you still need a taxi.