Beijing to Changzhou by train
Changzhou lies 959 km (596 mi) south of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 1 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,170 km (727 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Beijing | Changzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Changzhou railway station, Liyang railway station, Wawushan Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 213000 |
Where to book trains from Beijing to Changzhou
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Staying in Changzhou
Our booking partner lists 127 places to stay in Changzhou. Of the 122 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (42), and 19 are five-star. Guests have left 962 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Changzhou from Beijing?
959 km (596 mi) in a straight line, south of Beijing; by road roughly 1,170 km (727 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Changzhou by train?
About 5 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Changzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Changzhou?
Our booking partner lists 127 places to stay in Changzhou, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.