Which stations serve Changsha and Kunming?

Changsha, Changsha South serve Changsha; Kunming, Kunming South serve Kunming.

Changsha to Kunming Train

长沙 → 昆明

Changsha to Kunming takes between 5 hours 23 minutes and 22 hours 27 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 20 direct services, with the first train at 02:24 and the last at 17:15. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

20 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z161	02:24Changsha	22:02Kunming	19h38m
G2125	07:40Changsha South	15:16Kunming South	7h36m
G2115	08:51Changsha South	15:35Kunming South	6h44m
G4365	09:43Changsha South	16:37Kunming South	6h54m
G1525	10:02Changsha South	15:52Kunming South	5h50m
Z325	12:22Changsha	10:49Kunming	22h27m
G307	12:31Changsha South	17:54Kunming South	5h23m
G1421	12:40Changsha South	19:08Kunming South	6h28m
G1537	12:45Changsha South	19:14Kunming South	6h29m
G1371	13:33Changsha South	19:03Kunming South	5h30m
G1540	13:37Changsha South	19:57Kunming South	6h20m
Z53	13:38Changsha	10:36Kunming	20h58m
G201	14:10Changsha South	19:35Kunming South	5h25m
G1535	14:19Changsha South	20:30Kunming South	6h11m
G1397	14:30Changsha South	21:04Kunming South	6h34m
G1379	14:35Changsha South	21:15Kunming South	6h40m
G1377	15:21Changsha South	21:46Kunming South	6h25m
G979	16:45Changsha South	23:06Kunming South	6h21m
G1391	17:05Changsha South	23:16Kunming South	6h11m
G1373	17:15Changsha South	23:24Kunming South	6h09m

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

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Railway Stations in Changsha and Kunming

Compare the railway stations used to reach Changsha and Kunming. 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 Kunming

Kunming昆明
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Kunming South昆明南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 4

At a Glance

Route	Changsha (长沙) to Kunming (昆明)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	20
Fastest journey	5 hours 23 minutes on G307 (12:31 to 17:54)
First train	02:24 Z161 from Changsha
Last train	17:15 G1373 from Changsha South
Departure stations on timetable	Changsha, Changsha South
Arrival stations on timetable	Kunming, Kunming South
Train types in snapshot	Z, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Changsha to Kunming train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h23m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 20 direct services between Changsha and Kunming.

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.