Which stations serve Changsha and Lankao?

Changsha, Changsha South serve Changsha; Lankao, Lankaonan serve Lankao.

Changsha to Lankao Train

长沙 → 兰考

Changsha to Lankao takes between 4 hours 35 minutes and 13 hours 56 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 09:36 and the last at 16:49. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G942	09:36Changsha South	14:11Lankaonan	4h35m
G3786	11:29Changsha South	16:14Lankaonan	4h45m
G2687	15:54Changsha South	20:36Lankaonan	4h42m
K1160	16:49Changsha	06:45Lankao	13h56m

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

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Railway Stations in Changsha and Lankao

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

Lankao兰考
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Lankao South兰考南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Changsha (长沙) to Lankao (兰考)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	4 hours 35 minutes on G942 (09:36 to 14:11)
First train	09:36 G942 from Changsha South
Last train	16:49 K1160 from Changsha
Departure stations on timetable	Changsha South, Changsha
Arrival stations on timetable	Lankao South, Lankao
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Changsha to Lankao train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h35m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

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

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.