Which stations serve Hangzhou and Zhijiang?

Hangzhou, Hangzhou East, Hangzhou South, Hangzhou West serve Hangzhou; Zhijiang serve Zhijiang.

Hangzhou to Zhijiang Train

杭州 → 芷江

Hangzhou to Zhijiang takes between 6 hours 36 minutes and 8 hours 3 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 07:00 and the last at 12:33. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Hangzhou and Zhijiang. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1321	07:00Hangzhou East	13:51Zhijiang	6h51m
G1397	08:19Hangzhou West	16:22Zhijiang	8h03m
G2189	08:29Hangzhou East	15:05Zhijiang	6h36m
G1333	12:33Hangzhou East	19:23Zhijiang	6h50m

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

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Railway Stations in Hangzhou and Zhijiang

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

Railway Stations in Hangzhou

Hangzhou杭州
Other railway station in Hangzhou
Metro Line 1Metro Line 5
Hangzhou East杭州东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 4Metro Line 6Metro Line 19
Hangzhou South杭州南
Other railway station in Hangzhou
Metro Line 5
Hangzhou West杭州西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 3Metro Line 19

Railway Stations in Zhijiang

Zhijiang芷江
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Hangzhou (杭州) to Zhijiang (芷江)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	6 hours 36 minutes on G2189 (08:29 to 15:05)
First train	07:00 G1321 from Hangzhou East
Last train	12:33 G1333 from Hangzhou East
Departure stations on timetable	Hangzhou East, Hangzhou West
Arrival stations on timetable	Zhijiang
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Hangzhou to Zhijiang train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h36m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Hangzhou and Zhijiang.

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.