What is the cheapest way to get from Changsha to Beijing?

The cheapest way to get from Changsha to Beijing is to train which costs ¥150 - ¥370 and takes 14h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Changsha to Beijing?

The fastest way to get from Changsha to Beijing is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct train between Changsha and Beijing?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Changsha station station and arriving at Beijing West Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from Changsha to Beijing?

The distance between Changsha and Beijing is 1499 km. The road distance is 1466.7 km.

How do I travel from Changsha to Beijing without a car?

The best way to get from Changsha to Beijing without a car is to train via Changsha South which takes 5h 25m and costs ¥470 - ¥1200.

How long does it take to get from Changsha to Beijing?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Changsha to Beijing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Changsha to Beijing train from?

Changsha to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Changsha station.

Train or fly from Changsha to Beijing?

The best way to get from Changsha to Beijing is to train via Changsha South which takes 5h 25m and costs ¥470 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Changsha to Beijing train arrive?

Changsha to Beijing train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Beijing West Station.

Can I drive from Changsha to Beijing?

Yes, the driving distance between Changsha to Beijing is 1467 km. It takes approximately 14h 54m to drive from Changsha to Beijing.

Where can I stay near Beijing?

There are 334+ hotels available in Beijing.

Changsha to Beijing - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Changsha to Beijing by train, car, or plane

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Train via Changsha South
best
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Beijing West Stationtrain Hong Kong / ...
5h 25m
¥470–1,147
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Changsha station to Beijing West Stationtrain Kunming / ...
14h 22m
¥150–370
Drive 1,466.7 km
1. Drive from Changsha to Beijingcar 1,466.7 km
14h 54m
¥1,260–1,820
Fly Changsha Huanghua Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
1. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane CSX - PEK
5h 8m
¥1,547–2,254
Fly Changsha Huanghua Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
1. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane CSX - PKX
2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing Westtrain
5h 35m
¥516–2,659
Fly Changsha Huanghua Airport to Tianjin Binhai, train
1. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane CSX - TSN
2. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain
5h 30m
¥466–2,298
Train to Hengyang Nanyue Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Hengyang Easttrain
2. Fly from Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane HNY - PEK
5h 41m
¥1,637–3,469
Train to Yichun Mingyueshan Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Yichuntrain
2. Fly from Yichun Mingyueshan Airport (YIC) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane YIC - PEK
6h 6m
¥1,652–3,484

Changsha to Beijing by train

42Weekly Trains

14h 22mAverage Duration

¥150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,498.7 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Changsha, China and Beijing, China?

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Changsha South to Beijing West Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥273–750 and the journey takes 5h 11m. China Railways D-Class also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Air China and Hainan fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) hourly.

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