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Nanjing-Changsha High-Speed Trains

Nanjing-Changsha High-Speed Trains

Written by FabioUpdated May. 19, 2023

This train route links the capitals of Jiangsu and Hunan provinces. 14 pairs of trains operate on the this route daily and they are all high-speed trains operating between Nanjing South Railway Station and Changsha South Railway Station.

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 895 kilometers (556 miles)
  • Duration: 4-7 hours
  • Terminals: Nanjing South Railway Station, Changsha South Railway Station
  • Main stops: Nanjing, Hangzhou, Nanchang, Changsha

Nanjing to Changsha High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 19th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

G637

07:25

11:52

4h 27m

G1773

08:30

13:02

4h 32m

G1549

09:33

14:06

4h 33m

G2335

11:50

18:03

6h 13m

G1483

15:19

21:39

6h 20m

G1777

16:54

21:24

4h 30m


Please note: These are only some of the trains in operation. The timetable above is just 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 Highlights train ticket service.

Changsha to Nanjing High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 19th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

G1778

07:47

12:35

4h 48m

G1744

09:51

14:50

4h 59m

G1546

13:57

18:35

4h 38m

G588

14:59

19:08

4h 9m

G1504

16:06

22:11

6h 5m

G638

17:42

22:32

4h 50m

Nanjing to Changsha High-Speed Train Ticket Prices

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$161 (CNY1,128.5) US$84 (CNY586.5) US$53 (CNY367.5)

Train or Airplane- Which Is Better?

Which is better depends on what your travel for.

If you are traveling for business because it is the fastest mode from Nanjing to Changsha or vice versa. Airfares can be competitive when there are discounts.

If you are traveling as a tourist, it is better to take a high-speed train. This is because it’s fast, you can enjoy the views from the windows during the journey, and the price is reasonable.

Please see the detailed information below:                                      

  High-Speed Train Airplane

Ticket Price

US$53 for second class
US$84 for first class

US$150 for economy class

Duration

4-7 hours

2½hours

Punctuality

Punctual

Occasional delays

Seat Space

More legroom than on an airplane

Cramped

You may be interested in how to take a train in China.

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