Which stations serve Changsha and Jinan?

Changsha, Changsha South serve Changsha; Jinan, Jinan East, Jinan West serve Jinan.

Changsha to Jinan Train

长沙 → 济南

Changsha to Jinan takes between 4 hours 56 minutes and 16 hours 17 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 12 direct services, with the first train at 03:39 and the last at 18:32. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

12 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z168	03:39Changsha	19:35Jinan	15h56m
D130	04:16Changsha	19:50Jinan	15h34m
G942	09:36Changsha South	16:48Jinan	7h12m
G2078	10:29Changsha South	17:17Jinan	6h48m
G931	10:36Changsha South	17:47Jinan West	7h11m
G2056	11:00Changsha South	19:48Jinan West	8h48m
G3615	11:14Changsha South	17:22Jinan West	6h08m
G1462	12:30Changsha South	18:24Jinan West	5h54m
G2066	13:22Changsha South	19:43Jinan West	6h21m
G3644	13:39Changsha South	20:57Jinan West	7h18m
D209	14:17Changsha	06:34Jinan	16h17m
G416	18:32Changsha South	23:28Jinan West	4h56m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Changsha and Jinan

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

Railway Stations in Changsha

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

Railway Stations in Jinan

Jinan济南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Jinan East济南东
Other railway station in Jinan
Rail Transit Line 3Rail Transit Line 6
Jinan West济南西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 1

At a Glance

Route	Changsha (长沙) to Jinan (济南)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	12
Fastest journey	4 hours 56 minutes on G416 (18:32 to 23:28)
First train	03:39 Z168 from Changsha
Last train	18:32 G416 from Changsha South
Departure stations on timetable	Changsha, Changsha South
Arrival stations on timetable	Jinan, Jinan West
Train types in snapshot	Z, D, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Changsha to Jinan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h56m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 12 direct services between Changsha and Jinan.

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.