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

The cheapest way to get from Changsha to Shanghai is to train which costs ¥470 - ¥550 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Changsha to Shanghai is to line 2 subway and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥550 - ¥2200.

Is there a direct train between Changsha and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Changsha to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Wuyi Plaza and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Changsha South and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Changsha to Shanghai?

The distance between Changsha and Shanghai is 1111 km. The road distance is 1021.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Changsha to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs ¥470 - ¥550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Changsha to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Changsha to Shanghai train from?

Changsha to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Changsha South station.

Where does the Changsha to Shanghai train arrive?

Changsha to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Station.

Can I drive from Changsha to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Changsha to Shanghai is 1021 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Changsha to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1486+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Changsha to Shanghai - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 2 subway

There are 9 ways to get from Changsha to Shanghai by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Shanghai Hongqiao StationGuangzhou / ...
5h 11m
¥474–524
Train via Nanchang
cheapest
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Nanchang West StationGuangzhou / ...
2. Take the train from Nanchang West Station to Shanghai stationHong Kong
6h 32m
¥464–634
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Hangzhou East
2. Take the bus from Hangzhou East Station to Shanghai Pudong Airport Long Distance Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Shanghai Pudong Airport T2 to Jingan Temple Station2
8h 50m
¥498–598
Drive 1,021.3 km
1. Drive from Changsha to Shanghai1,021.3 km
10h 41m
¥907–1,309
Line 2 subway, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Take the subway from Wuyi Plaza to Changsha South station
2. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)CSX - SHA
4h 16m
¥574–2,124
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Changsha station to Songjiang South StationShimenxian
2. Take the subway from Songjiang South Station to Dapuqiao Station9
15h 38m
Line 2 subway, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Take the subway from Wuyi Plaza to Changsha South station
2. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)CSX - PVG
3. Take the subway from Longyang Road to West Nanjing Road
4h 52m
Line 2 subway, fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, line 3 subway, train
1. Take the subway from Wuyi Plaza to Changsha South station
2. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)CSX - WUX
3. Take the subway from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Wuxi station
4. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai station
5h 17m
¥497–2,495
Fly to Nantong Xingdong Airport, bus
1. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG)CSX - NTG
2. Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhan
6h 33m
¥579–2,844

Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

52Weekly Planes

1h 43mAverage Duration

¥479Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Changsha to Shanghai.

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Distance: 1,111 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Changsha South to Shanghai Hongqiao Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥470–520 and the journey takes 4h 3m.

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