The Guangzhou–Changsha train route is one of the busiest rail lines in China. It starts from Guangzhou, passes through the major cities of Hengyang and Zhuzhou, and arrives in Changsha.
Since the high-speed service on this railway began, the train travel time between Guangzhou and Changsha has been greatly shortened. The fastest train from Guangzhou to Changsha takes less than 2½ hours to finish 720 kilometers.
Between Guangzhou and Changsha, 145 pairs of G-series high-speed trains operate during the daytime.
Guangzhou–Changsha High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 720 kilometers (447 miles)
- Duration: 2–3 hours
- Number of trains: 116 pairs of G-series trains
- Terminals for the G trains: Guangzhou South Station (广州南站), Changsha South Railway Station (长沙南站)
Guangzhou to Changsha High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 20th, 2024)
| Train Number | Dep and Arr Time | Stations | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G818 | 08:00-10:20 | Guangzhou South-Changsha South | 2h 20m |
| G1006 | 10:10-12:47 | Guangzhou South-Changsha South | 2h 37m |
| G1164 | 14:02-16:52 | Guangzhou South-Changsha South | 2h 50m |
| G546 | 16:20-19:16 | Guangzhou South-Changsha South | 2h 56m |
| G6026 | 19:03-21:51 | Guangzhou South-Changsha South | 2h 48m |
Please note: The timetable above is only for your reference. If you want up-to-date schedules, please use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Train Ticket Service.
Changsha to Guangzhou High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 20th, 2024)
| Train Number | Dep and Arr Time | Stations | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1103 | 08:29-11:25 | Changsha South-Guangzhou South | 2h 56m |
| G6017 | 10:04-12:59 | Changsha South-Guangzhou South | 2h 55m |
| G637 | 11:57-14:36 | Changsha South-Guangzhou South | 2h 39m |
| G1031 | 13:11-16:07 | Changsha South-Guangzhou South | 2h 56m |
| G1119 | 19:19-22:14 | Changsha South-Guangzhou South | 2h 55m |
Please note: The timetable above is only for your reference. If you want up-to-date schedules, please use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Train Ticket Service.
Guangzhou to Changsha High-Speed Train Ticket Prices
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US$145 (CNY995) | US$74 (CNY504) | US$46 (CNY314) | |||||||
Guangzhou–Changsha Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Number of trains: 32 normal-speed trains
- Duration: 7–9 hours
- Terminals: Guangzhou Railway Station (广州站), Guangzhou East Railway Station (广州东站), Guangzhou North Railway Station (广州北站), Changsha Railway Station (长沙站)
Guangzhou to Changsha Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 20th, 2024)
| Train Number | Dep and Arr Time | Stations | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K770 | 09:10-18:08 | Guangzhou North-Changsha | 8h 58m |
| T370 | 13:22-22:00 | Guangzhou-Changsha | 8h 38m |
| K536 | 15:59-00:10 (next day) | Guangzhou North-Changsha | 9h 13m |
Check out the Guangzhou to Changsha normal-speed train up-to-date schedules.
Changsha to Guangzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 20th, 2024)
| Train Number | Dep and Arr Time | Stations | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| T235 | 00:17-08:11 | Changsha-Guangzhou | 9h 4m |
| T179 | 08:04-15:57 | Changsha-Guangzhou | 7h 53m |
| Z137 | 13:16-21:19 | Changsha-Guangzhou | 8h 3m |
| T95 | 22:30-05:34 | Changsha-Guangzhou North | 7h 4m |
| K687 | 23:30-07:03 | Changsha-Guangzhou North | 7h 33m |
Guangzhou to Changsha Normal Train Ticket Prices
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US$50 (CNY338) | US$27 (CNY184) | US$16 (CNY105) | |||||||
Train Travel Tips
Yuelu Academy of ChangshaWith the development of China's high-speed railway, the trains run much faster than before. In the time it takes a normal-speed train to travel one way, a bullet train can do the journey both ways.
The ticket price is also cost-effective (a second-class ticket is 314 CNY (45 USD)). It is highly recommended to take a high-speed train to travel between Guangzhou and Changsha.