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Xi'an-Changsha Trains

Xi'an-Changsha Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Sep. 28, 2023

Currently, there are nine pairs of high-speed trains and eight pairs of normal-speed trains running between Xi'an and Changsha every day. It takes only about 5 hours from Xi'an to Changsha by the fastest high-speed train.

Xi'an-Changsha High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 1,412-1,421 kilometers (877-883 miles)
  • Terminals: Xi'an North Railway Station, Xi'an North Railway Station
  • Duration: 5-6½ hours
  • Main stops: Yueyang, Wuchang

Xi'an to Changsha High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 28th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G824 09:50 16:19 6h 29m
G828 11:16 17:22 6h 6m
G832 12:53 19:15 6h 22m
G848 14:02 20:10 6h 8m

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.

Changsha to Xi'an High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 28th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G864 08:58 15:38 6h 40m
G878 11:20 18:03 6h 33m
G838 14:07 20:13 6h 6m
G830 16:20 22:36 6h 16m

Xi'an to Changsha High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$273 (CNY1,929) US$139 (CNY980) US$87 (CNY612)

Xi'an-Changsha Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Xi'an Railway Station, Changsha Railway Station
  • Duration: 14½-19 hours
  • Main stops: Yueyang, Wuchang

Xi'an to Changsha Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 28th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
K228 06:43 03:30 (next day) 20h 47m
K1350 14:36 09:21 (next day) 18h 45m
Z232 19:54 09:46 (next day) 13h 52m
Z136 22:34 13:15 (next day) 14h 41m
  • 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.

Changsha to Xi'an Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 28th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
K82 01:24 21:10 19h 46m
K226 03:47 23:50 20h 3m
K1348 18:33 13:08 (next day) 18h 35m
Z264 19:10 09:44 (next day) 14h 34m

Xi'an to Changsha Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Superior Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$66 (CNY464.5) US$42 (CNY296.5) US$25 (CNY173.5)

Train Travel Tips

Please pay attention to the stations when you bu the train tickets.

If you have limit budget, please consider overnight normal-speed trains. There are 2 different types of normal-speed trains running between Xi'an and Changsha "Z" and "K" trains. "Z" trains are much more faster than "K" train. The duration of "Z" trains are about 14.5 hours while that of "K" trains are about 18.5 hours.

There are over 11 pairs of flights between Xi'an and Changsha every day. The duration of taking plane is about 2 hours and full price is about 1,050CNY for single trip. If you plan your tour early, you can check discount as early as possible. Sometimes the discount is very good.

Transportation to Train Stations

The following public buses can reach Changsha Railway Station: Line 1/7/9/12/169/101/103/104/105/107/108/10/111/112/113/114/117/118/348/121/126/127/135/136/139/148/158/168/225/263/362/317/321/401/408/602/803/905

The following public buses can reach Changsha Railway Station: Line 8/16/39/63/67/68/124/135/148/159/160/208/276/321/365/503/938

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