Which stations serve Changsha and Nanjing?

Changsha, Changsha South serve Changsha; Nanjing, Nanjing South serve Nanjing.

Changsha to Nanjing Train

长沙 → 南京

Changsha South to Nanjing South takes between 3 hours 54 minutes and 6 hours 24 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 20 direct services, with the first train at 07:23 and the last at 18:50. 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
G2757	07:23Changsha South	13:03Nanjing South	5h40m
G1775	07:24Changsha South	12:33Nanjing South	5h09m
G1781	08:06Changsha South	12:47Nanjing South	4h41m
G1551	09:06Changsha South	13:33Nanjing South	4h27m
G1743	09:53Changsha South	14:50Nanjing South	4h57m
G1482	11:24Changsha South	17:33Nanjing South	6h09m
G1441	12:25Changsha South	16:32Nanjing South	4h07m
G1771	13:18Changsha South	17:53Nanjing South	4h35m
G1543	13:52Changsha South	18:35Nanjing South	4h43m
G230	14:00Changsha South	18:34Nanjing South	4h34m
G1768	14:08Changsha South	20:23Nanjing South	6h15m
G585	14:46Changsha South	19:08Nanjing South	4h22m
G1547	15:48Changsha South	20:34Nanjing South	4h46m
G1504	15:52Changsha South	22:16Nanjing South	6h24m
G383	17:16Changsha South	21:10Nanjing South	3h54m
G1425	17:40Changsha South	22:03Nanjing South	4h23m
G638	17:52Changsha South	22:32Nanjing South	4h40m
G206	18:01Changsha South	23:12Nanjing South	5h11m
G3592	18:02Changsha South	23:01Nanjing South	4h59m
G236	18:50Changsha South	23:32Nanjing South	4h42m

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

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Railway Stations in Changsha and Nanjing

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

Railway Stations in Changsha

Changsha长沙
Other railway station in Changsha
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 Nanjing

Nanjing南京
Other railway station in Nanjing
Nanjing South南京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

At a Glance

Route	Changsha (长沙) to Nanjing (南京)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	20
Fastest journey	3 hours 54 minutes on G383 (17:16 to 21:10)
First train	07:23 G2757 from Changsha South
Last train	18:50 G236 from Changsha South
Departure stations on timetable	Changsha South
Arrival stations on timetable	Nanjing South
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Changsha to Nanjing train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h54m. 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 Nanjing.

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.