2h 30m, Direct
06:10
ChangshaChangsha Nan (South)
08:40
ZhangjiajieZhangJiaJie Xi (West)
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First train
06:10
Last train
18:45
Travel duration
2h 29m
Daily departures
25
Departure station
Changsha
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Zhangjiajie
Ticket price
from $4
Fastest trip
1h 44m
Longest trip
3h 39m
Trains to Changsha
Inbound high-speed trains reach Changsha mainly at Changsha South, while conventional services arrive at Changsha Railway Station. China Railway G-series trains from Wuhan arrive in around 1h20m, and trains from Guangzhou South reach Changsha in about 2h30m. Services from Shenzhen North arrive in roughly 3h20m, while trains from Beijing West take around 5h30m to 6h. Eastbound arrivals from Nanchang take about 1h30m, and trains from Shanghai Hongqiao reach Changsha in around 4h30m to 5h. Longer conventional services from western and northern China also arrive at Changsha Railway Station on selected routes.
Visiting Changsha
Changsha is a major rail hub in central China, positioned on the north-south Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed corridor and linked east-west toward Jiangxi, Guizhou, and Sichuan. The city has two primary long-distance passenger stations: Changsha South for high-speed trains and Changsha Railway Station for conventional services. China Railway operates the main intercity, high-speed, and overnight trains to Changsha.
Trains from Changsha include G-series and D-series high-speed services, C-series intercity trains within Hunan, and conventional Z, T, and K services on longer routes. Changsha South is the main train station for high-speed rail, while Changsha Railway Station handles many conventional intercity and overnight services. The Changsha Maglev Express links Changsha South with Changsha Huanghua International Airport for airport rail access.
Rail routes from Changsha run north toward Wuhan, Zhengzhou, and Beijing; south toward Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong West Kowloon; east toward Nanchang and Shanghai; and west toward Guiyang, Chongqing, and Chengdu. Book trains from and to Changsha online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Changsha
From Changsha South, China Railway high-speed trains run north on the Beijing-Guangzhou corridor toward Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Shijiazhuang, and Beijing West. Southbound G-series services connect Changsha with Guangzhou South, Shenzhen North, and selected cross-border trains to Hong Kong West Kowloon.
Eastbound trains from Changsha South link Hunan with Nanchang, Hangzhou, and Shanghai Hongqiao, while westbound high-speed services run toward Guiyang, Chongqing, and Chengdu. Changsha Railway Station handles conventional intercity and overnight services using Z, T, and K trains, useful for longer routes where sleeper berths or lower-speed services are preferred.
Changsha
Changsha - The capital of Hunan Province, famous for its history and spicy cuisine. Key sites include Orange Isle and the Yuelu Academy.
2h 29m
Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie - A world-renowned tourist destination home to the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the inspiration for the movie Avatar.
Train Operators Serving Changsha
China Railway operates the main passenger train services in Changsha. Its G-series trains provide high-speed long-distance services from Changsha South on national high-speed corridors. D-series and C-series trains cover additional high-speed and intercity routes from Changsha South and other city stations. Z, T, and K trains operate conventional long-distance services from Changsha Railway Station, including overnight options. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these services with the 6 to 12 month advance window for Changsha travel.
Destinations from Changsha
Service types from Changsha rail stations
Daytime high-speed services: China Railway G-series and D-series trains from Changsha South to Beijing West, Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Guangzhou South, Shenzhen North, Nanchang, Shanghai Hongqiao, Guiyang, Chongqing, and Chengdu. Regional and intercity services: C-series and other China Railway services connect Changsha with cities across Hunan and nearby provinces. Conventional long-distance services: Z, T, and K trains from Changsha Railway Station serve longer routes with reserved seats and sleeper berths. Cross-border services: selected high-speed trains connect Changsha South with Hong Kong West Kowloon. Airport services: Changsha Maglev Express links Changsha South with Changsha Huanghua International Airport.
Travel from Changsha to Zhangjiajie by high-speed train and visit the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, known for its towering sandstone pillars and peaks.
Frequency
25 times per day
Popular Trains
Changsha
China
2h 29m
Zhangjiajie
China
Travel from Changsha to Guangzhou by high-speed train and visit the Canton Tower or explore the historic Yuexiu Park and local Dim Sum culture.
Frequency
160 times per day
Changsha
China
2h 40m
Guangzhou
China
Travel from Changsha to Hangzhou by high-speed rail and visit the West Lake or explore the historic Qinghefang Old Street and tea plantations.
Frequency
56 times per day
Popular Trains
Changsha
China
4h 4m
Hangzhou
China
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