Which stations serve Changsha and Taiyuan?

Changsha, Changsha South serve Changsha; Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan.

Changsha to Taiyuan Train

长沙 → 太原

Changsha to Taiyuan takes between 3 hours 40 minutes and 7 hours 22 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 5 direct services, with the first train at 01:44 and the last at 14:30. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

5 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K238	01:44Changsha	06:05Taiyuan	4h21m
G696	09:47Changsha South	17:09Taiyuan	7h22m
G408	13:06Changsha South	18:52Taiyuan South	5h46m
G3846	13:35Changsha South	20:42Taiyuan South	7h07m
K2096	14:30Changsha	18:10Taiyuan	3h40m

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

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Railway Stations in Changsha and Taiyuan

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

Taiyuan太原
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Taiyuan South太原南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

At a Glance

Route	Changsha (长沙) to Taiyuan (太原)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	5
Fastest journey	3 hours 40 minutes on K2096 (14:30 to 18:10)
First train	01:44 K238 from Changsha
Last train	14:30 K2096 from Changsha
Departure stations on timetable	Changsha, Changsha South
Arrival stations on timetable	Taiyuan, Taiyuan South
Train types in snapshot	K, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Changsha to Taiyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h40m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 5 direct services between Changsha and Taiyuan.

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.