Currently, five pairs of high-speed trains and one pair of normal-speed trains operate between Changsha and Jinan. If your budget is limited, you can consider taking a berth on an overnight normal-speed train.
Changsha–Jinan High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 1,301–1,588 kilometers (808–987 miles)
- Terminals: Changsha South Railway Station, Jinan Railway Station / Jinan West Railway Station
- Duration: 7½–8½ hours
- Main stops: Yueyang, Zhengzhou, Xuzhou
Changsha to Jinan High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 28, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1848 | 08:30 | 15:55 | 7 h 25 min |
| G276 | 09:30 | 16:49 | 7 h 19 min |
| G280 | 11:02 | 18:13 | 7 h 11 min |
| G2066 | 13:17 | 21:10 | 7 h 53 min |
Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.
If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.
Jinan to Changsha High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 28, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G279 | 07:35 | 15:15 | 7 h 40 min |
| G275 | 09:07 | 16:21 | 7 h 14 min |
| G2058 | 10:14 | 18:08 | 7 h 54 min |
| G1847 | 13:59 | 21:50 | 7 h 51 min |
Changsha to Jinan High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| ¥2,068–2,140 ($298–305) | ¥1,057–1,096.5 ($151–156) | ¥660–678.5 ($94–97) |
Changsha–Jinan Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Changsha Railway Station, Jinan Railway Station
- Duration: 15–18½ hours
- Main stops: Yueyang, Jinan
Changsha to Jinan Normal-Speed Train Schedule
(Updated on April 28, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z168 | 07:09 | 01:28+1 | 18 h 19 min |
Please note: The timetable is just for your reference. If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.
“+1” means you will arrive on the second day.
Jinan to Changsha Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 28, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| T179 | 17:19 | 08:15+1 | 14 h 56 min |
| Z167 | 18:08 | 10:33+1 | 16 h 25 min |
Changsha to Jinan Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| ¥440.5 ($63) | ¥288.5 ($42) | ¥156.5 ($23) |
Travel Tip
You can also consider taking a flight. Over 10 pairs of flights operate between Changsha and Jinan every day and the journey duration is about 2 hours. The full airfare is about 1,240 CNY (177 USD).
However, you can check to see if there are any discounts in advance. Sometimes, you can find very good discounts, such as 80% off in April 2020.
