Which stations serve Nanjing and Changsha?

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

Nanjing to Changsha Train

南京 → 长沙

Nanjing South to Changsha South takes between 4 hours 8 minutes and 6 hours 49 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 22 direct services, with the first train at 06:32 and the last at 19:04. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

22 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G203	06:32Nanjing South	12:14Changsha South	5h42m
G3591	06:53Nanjing South	11:02Changsha South	4h09m
G637	07:25Nanjing South	11:50Changsha South	4h25m
G223	07:26Nanjing South	11:52Changsha South	4h26m
G1442	07:31Nanjing South	12:04Changsha South	4h33m
G1379	07:43Nanjing South	14:32Changsha South	6h49m
G1772	08:27Nanjing South	12:47Changsha South	4h20m
G1503	08:28Nanjing South	14:41Changsha South	6h13m
G1544	08:42Nanjing South	13:04Changsha South	4h22m
G1540	09:08Nanjing South	13:33Changsha South	4h25m
G1548	09:33Nanjing South	14:00Changsha South	4h27m
G586	10:08Nanjing South	14:55Changsha South	4h47m
G384	10:25Nanjing South	14:33Changsha South	4h08m
G1767	11:24Nanjing South	17:56Changsha South	6h32m
G1481	11:35Nanjing South	17:50Changsha South	6h15m
G1426	12:30Nanjing South	16:45Changsha South	4h15m
G1552	15:07Nanjing South	19:57Changsha South	4h50m
G1744	15:52Nanjing South	20:27Changsha South	4h35m
G1776	16:54Nanjing South	21:24Changsha South	4h30m
G2758	17:26Nanjing South	23:27Changsha South	6h01m
G235	19:00Nanjing South	23:19Changsha South	4h19m
G1782	19:04Nanjing South	23:26Changsha South	4h22m

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

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Railway Stations in Nanjing and Changsha

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

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

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

At a Glance

Route	Nanjing (南京) to Changsha (长沙)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	22
Fastest journey	4 hours 8 minutes on G384 (10:25 to 14:33)
First train	06:32 G203 from Nanjing South
Last train	19:04 G1782 from Nanjing South
Departure stations on timetable	Nanjing South
Arrival stations on timetable	Changsha South
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Changsha train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h08m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 22 direct services between Nanjing and Changsha.

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.