Which stations serve Xining and Changsha?

Xining serve Xining; Changsha, Changsha South serve Changsha.

Xining to Changsha Train

西宁 → 长沙

Xining to Changsha takes between 1 hour 39 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 08:00 and the last at 10:38. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z229	08:00Xining	09:45Changsha	1h45m
Z266	10:31Xining	12:10Changsha	1h39m
Z136	10:38Xining	13:08Changsha	2h30m

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

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Railway Stations in Xining and Changsha

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

Railway Stations in Xining

Xining西宁
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Changsha

Changsha长沙
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 3
Changsha South长沙南
Other railway station in Changsha
Metro Line 2Metro Line 4

At a Glance

Route	Xining (西宁) to Changsha (长沙)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	1 hour 39 minutes on Z266 (10:31 to 12:10)
First train	08:00 Z229 from Xining
Last train	10:38 Z136 from Xining
Departure stations on timetable	Xining
Arrival stations on timetable	Changsha
Train types in snapshot	Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xining to Changsha train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h39m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Xining 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.