Which stations serve Sanming and Changsha?

Sanmingbei, Taining serve Sanming; Changsha South serve Changsha.

Sanming to Changsha Train

三明 → 长沙

Sanming to Changsha takes between 3 hours 20 minutes and 4 hours 10 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 12 direct services, with the first train at 09:24 and the last at 13:03. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

12 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3333	09:24Sanmingbei	13:34Changsha South	4h10m
G3336	09:24Sanmingbei	13:34Changsha South	4h10m
G2278	10:41Sanmingbei	14:37Changsha South	3h56m
G2279	10:41Sanmingbei	14:37Changsha South	3h56m
G3337	11:50Sanmingbei	15:46Changsha South	3h56m
G3340	11:50Sanmingbei	15:46Changsha South	3h56m
G3337	12:26Taining	15:46Changsha South	3h20m
G3340	12:26Taining	15:46Changsha South	3h20m
G1681	12:28Sanmingbei	16:35Changsha South	4h07m
G1684	12:28Sanmingbei	16:35Changsha South	4h07m
G1681	13:03Taining	16:35Changsha South	3h32m
G1684	13:03Taining	16:35Changsha South	3h32m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Sanming and Changsha

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

Railway Stations in Sanming

Sanming North三明北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Taining泰宁
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Changsha

Changsha South长沙南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 4

At a Glance

Route	Sanming (三明) to Changsha (长沙)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	12
Fastest journey	3 hours 20 minutes on G3337 (12:26 to 15:46)
First train	09:24 G3336 from Sanmingbei
Last train	13:03 G1684 from Taining
Departure stations on timetable	Sanming North, Taining
Arrival stations on timetable	Changsha South
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Sanming to Changsha train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h20m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 12 direct services between Sanming 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.