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

The cheapest way to get from Changsha to Shanghai is to train and bus which costs ¥500 - ¥650 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Changsha to Shanghai is to fly which takes 3h 50m 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 10m.

How far is it from Changsha to Shanghai?

The distance between Changsha and Shanghai is 1111 km. The road distance is 1021.1 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 10m and costs ¥470 - ¥950.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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.

Train or fly from Changsha to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Changsha to Shanghai is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs ¥470 - ¥950. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥550 - ¥2200 and takes 3h 50m.

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.

How do I get a train ticket from Changsha to Shanghai?

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Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1898+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Changsha to Shanghai - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Changsha to Shanghai by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Chongqing West / ...
5h 10m
¥479–909
Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane CSX - WUX
2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
4h 56m
¥413–2,302
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 49m
¥509–609
Drive 1,021.1 km
1. Drive from Changsha to Shanghaicar 1,021.1 km
10h 41m
¥878–1,267
Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane CSX - SHA
3h 50m
¥571–2,121
Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, line 2 subway
1. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane CSX - PVG
2. Take the subway from Longyang Road to West Nanjing Roadsubway
4h 16m
¥571–1,571
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
5h 52m
¥516–2,561

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

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1h 46mAverage Duration

¥547Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,110.9 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Changsha South to Shanghai Hongqiao every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥470–869 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) every 4 hours.

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