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Hangzhou - Changsha Train

Recently, China Railway announced that the ticket prices for Hangzhou – Changsha High-Speed G Trains will be adjusted starting from June 15, 2024. The highest price will increase by 19.75% compared to previous rates, while the lowest ticket price will receive a discount of 55%.

The best way to travell between Hangzhou and Changsha is perhaps to take a high speed train, which only takes 3.5 to 6 hours. 42 or so pairs of high speed trains are currently available between the two cities and all depart / arrive from either Hangzhou East Railway Station or Changsha South Railway Station. As they depart almost every few minutes, passengers can choose their own preferred time for travel.

In addition, a few pairs of normal speed trains are in operation between Hangzhou South / Hangzhou East Railway Station and Changsha Railway Station, taking 8 to 11.5 hours for a single trip.

Hangzhou - Changsha High Speed Train

Basic Facts:

Open Date: Dec. 10, 2014

Duration: 3.5 - 5.5 hours

Running Distance: 924 kilometers (574 miles)

Top Speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)

Hangzhou to Changsha High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on May 22, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G817	08:47 - 12:26	3h39m
G1373	09:46 - 13:50	4h4m
G1329	14:41 - 19:13	4h32m
G1357	15:58 - 19:33	3h35m
G1359	16:39 - 20:51	4h12m

Over 41 departures in total: departure time from 07:00 to 18:42; duration from 3H35M to 6H1M.
See more Hangzhou Schedule

Changsha to Hangzhou Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on May 22, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1348	09:19 - 12:53	3h34m
G818	10:25 - 14:00	3h35m
G1418	15:37 - 19:55	4h18m
G1306	18:15 - 22:16	4h1m

Around 42 departures in total: departure time from 06:58 to 18:50; duration from 3H34M to 6H17M.
See more Changsha Schedule

Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.

Ticket Fare of Hangzhou - Changsha High Speed Trains

(Last Update on May 22, 2024)

Business Class Seat	VIP Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,257.5 - 1,530.5 USD 176 - 214	CNY 770.5 USD 108	CNY 670.5 - 793.5 USD 94 - 111	CNY 398 - 495.5 USD 56 - 69

Stations along the way: Zhuji, Jinhua, Longyou, Quzhou, Jiangshan, Yushan South, Shangrao, Fuzhou East in Jiangxi, Yingtan North, Jinxian South, Nanchang West, Xinyu North, Yichun, Pingxiang North, Liling East

The fastest trains between Hangzhou and Changsha are G817/G1357, which only have one stop at Nanchang West Railway Station along the whole journey and take about 3.5 hours. Passengers are advised to choose these two if possible.

Hangzhou - Changsha section is a part of Shanghai - Kunming High Speed Railway, which is one of the most important railways running through 6 provincial capitals and municipalities including Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanchang, Changsha, Guiyang and Kunming. For travelers who prefer to travel to Zhangjiajie from Hangzhou, they can take a high speed train to Changsha or Huaihua firstly and then make a connection to Zhangjiajie.

Hangzhou - Changsha Railway Map

Normal Trains of Hangzhou - Changsha

Hangzhou to Changsha Train Schedule:

(Last Update on May 22, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K379	10:59 - 22:08	11h9m
K71	16:51 - 04:25+	11h34m
K1373	18:43 - 05:56+	11h13m
Z247	22:47 - 06:56+	8h9m

Changsha to Hangzhou Train Timetable:

(Last Update on May 22, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K1375	00:06 - 12:15	12h9m
Z245	20:30 - 04:36+	8h6m
K73	20:52 - 09:33+	12h41m
K377	23:14 - 12:06+	12h52m

Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.

Ticket Fare:

(Last Update on May 22, 2024)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 363.5 USD 51	CNY 237.5 USD 33	CNY 128.5 USD 18

Stations along the way: Zhuji, Yiwu, Quzhou, Shangrao, Xinyu, Yichun, Yingtan, Pingxiang, Liling, Zhuzhou

All of the above-listed normal trains are overnight sleepers departing at night and arriving in the next morning or noon, so it’s necessary to buy a sleeper ticket to guarantee a good sleep on the train.

Major Rail Lines from Hangzhou to:

Major Rail Lines from Changsha to:

- Last updated on May. 23, 2024 -

Questions & Answers on Hangzhou - Changsha Train

Asked by Zenia from PERU | Oct. 24, 2019 00:14

Hi, we are looking for a train trip from Hangzhou to Changsha during your New Year holiday

Can you please advise us if railway still allow people with no seats onboard? We know it is a very busy time and wondering if we should book first class or business class to avoid this situation. For a group of 8, it is a large difference in money. I hope you can advise us if it is necessary for business or first class seats? Thank you!

Answers (1)

Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Oct. 24, 2019 18:22

Thank you for your inquiry.

If you are looking for high speed ride for this trip, we are glad to inform you that there is no standing ticket type for sale on these rides. However, standing tickets still exit on some other routes. If you will also travel for other routes, you can advise us your detailed routes. We will be pleased to check the details for you.

Asked by Kendall from UNITED KINGDOM | Apr. 29, 2019 02:42

I know I can change to other later trains even after departure time, but is there a cost？

If yes, can I pay in US credit card? Thank you.

Answers (1)

Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Apr. 29, 2019 19:59

There is no cost if the ticket price is the same. If the new ticket price is higher, there are two possibilities. First, if you bought the ticket in cash, you can pay difference in cash directly. If you paid by debit card, WeChat or Alipay for the ticket, you can only pay by debit card, WeChat or Alipay. If you cannot pay in any of these ways, the station may cancel the old ticket and ask you to buy new tickets. So there could be a fee 20% occur. The railway station never accept credit card. Hope this information can help you.

Asked by Chou from SINGAPORE | Dec. 28, 2018 01:28

Modena by Fraser Changsha

If I reach the South Station at 10:42pm, can I still use metro service to reach my hotel? Thank you for your reply.

Answers (1)

Answered by Matthew from ITALY | Dec. 28, 2018 19:47

The last metro at the South Station should be at 11:03pm to the city direction. If you can reach there before that, it is possible to use it. However, line 2 cannot reach your hotel directly. The closest stop Furong Square, exit 6D is about 2km away from the hotel. So you still need a taxi.