Which stations serve Baotou and Changsha?

Baotou, Baotoubei, Baotoudong serve Baotou; Changsha, Changsha South serve Changsha.

Baotou to Changsha Train

包头 → 长沙

Baotou to Changsha takes between 1 hour 38 minutes and 8 hours 32 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 09:00 and the last at 17:06. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Baotou and Changsha. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z335	09:00Baotou	10:38Changsha	1h38m
Z338	09:00Baotou	10:38Changsha	1h38m
K598	17:06Baotou	01:38Changsha	8h32m
K599	17:06Baotou	01:38Changsha	8h32m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Baotou and Changsha

Compare the railway stations used to reach Baotou and Changsha. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Baotou

Baotou包头
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Baotou East包头东
Other railway station in Baotou

Railway Stations in Changsha

Changsha长沙
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 3
Changsha South长沙南
Other railway station in Changsha
Metro Line 2Metro Line 4

At a Glance

Route	Baotou (包头) to Changsha (长沙)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	1 hour 38 minutes on Z335 (09:00 to 10:38)
First train	09:00 Z338 from Baotou
Last train	17:06 K599 from Baotou
Departure stations on timetable	Baotou
Arrival stations on timetable	Changsha
Train types in snapshot	Z, K
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Baotou to Changsha train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h38m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Baotou and Changsha.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.