Which stations serve Taiyuan and Changsha?

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

Taiyuan to Changsha Train

太原 → 长沙

Taiyuan to Changsha takes between 2 hours 8 minutes and 7 hours 29 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 5 direct services, with the first train at 08:33 and the last at 23:01. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

5 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3845	08:33Taiyuan South	15:41Changsha South	7h08m
G407	09:28Taiyuan South	15:05Changsha South	5h37m
G695	11:21Taiyuan South	18:50Changsha South	7h29m
K2095	19:01Taiyuan	22:35Changsha	3h34m
K237	23:01Taiyuan	01:09Changsha	2h08m

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

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Railway Stations in Taiyuan and Changsha

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

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

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

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Changsha (长沙)
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Direct services	5
Fastest journey	2 hours 8 minutes on K237 (23:01 to 01:09)
First train	08:33 G3845 from Taiyuan South
Last train	23:01 K237 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan South, Taiyuan
Arrival stations on timetable	Changsha South, Changsha
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Changsha train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h08m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

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