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

The cheapest way to get from Changsha to Shanghai is to train and subway which costs ¥120 - ¥300 and takes 15h 38m.

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 1487+ 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 Stationtrain Guangzhou / ...
5h 11m
¥479–529
Train, subway
cheapest
1. Take the train from Changsha station to Songjiang South Stationtrain Huaihua
2. Take the subway from Songjiang South Station to Dapuqiao Stationsubway 9
15h 38m
¥123–295
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Hangzhou Easttrain
2. Take the bus from Hangzhou East Station to Shanghai Pudong Airport Long Distance Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Shanghai Pudong Airport T2 to Jingan Temple Stationbus 2
8h 50m
¥509–609
Drive 1,021.3 km
1. Drive from Changsha to Shanghaicar 1,021.3 km
10h 41m
¥898–1,297
Line 2 subway, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Take the subway from Wuyi Plaza to Changsha South stationsubway
2. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane CSX - SHA
4h 16m
¥579–2,129
Train via Nanchang
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Nanchang West Stationtrain Guangzhou / ...
2. Take the train from Nanchang West Station to Shanghai stationtrain Hong Kong
6h 32m
¥464–634
Line 2 subway, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Take the subway from Wuyi Plaza to Changsha South stationsubway
2. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane CSX - PVG
3. Take the subway from Longyang Road to West Nanjing Roadsubway
4h 52m
¥729–1,579
Line 2 subway, fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, line 3 subway, train
1. Take the subway from Wuyi Plaza to Changsha South stationsubway
2. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane CSX - WUX
3. Take the subway from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Wuxi stationsubway
4. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
5h 17m
¥401–2,210
Fly to Nantong Xingdong Airport, bus
1. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG)plane CSX - NTG
2. Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhanbus
6h 33m
¥534–2,669

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

61Weekly Planes

1h 44mAverage Duration

¥480Cheapest Price

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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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