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

The cheapest way to get from Changsha to Shantou is to bus which costs ¥300 - ¥480 and takes 15h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Changsha to Shantou is to line 2 subway and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs ¥500 - ¥1500.

Is there a direct train between Changsha and Shantou?

No, there is no direct train from Changsha to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Wuyi Plaza and arriving at Shantou via Changsha South and Shenzhen North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Changsha to Shantou?

The distance between Changsha and Shantou is 1069 km. The road distance is 864.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Changsha to Shantou without a car is to train via Chaoshan Station which takes 6h 29m and costs ¥450 - ¥600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Changsha to Shantou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Changsha to Shantou train from?

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

Train or bus from Changsha to Shantou?

The best way to get from Changsha to Shantou is to train via Chaoshan Station which takes 6h 29m and costs ¥450 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥300 - ¥480 and takes 15h 37m.

Where does the Changsha to Shantou train arrive?

Changsha to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenzhen North station.

Can I drive from Changsha to Shantou?

Yes, the driving distance between Changsha to Shantou is 864 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Changsha to Shantou.

Where can I stay near Shantou?

There are 47+ hotels available in Shantou.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Changsha to Shantou 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 via Chaoshan Station
best
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Shenzhen Northtrain Beijing / ...
2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Chaoshan Stationtrain Guangzhou East / ...
6h 29m
¥452–602
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hunan Changsha to Xiamen Xinglin Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Xiamen Xinglin Bus Station to Guangdong Shantoubus
15h 37m
¥302–473
Drive 864.1 km
1. Drive from Changsha to Shantoucar 864.1 km
8h 59m
¥759–1,096
Line 2 subway to Changsha Huanghua Airport, fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
1. Take the subway from Wuyi Plaza to Changsha South stationsubway
2. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane CSX - SWA
5h 2m
¥524–1,444
Train
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Shenzhen Northtrain Beijing / ...
2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Shantoutrain Guangzhou South
6h 33m
¥474–524
Train #2
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Zhangzhoutrain Chengdu East
2. Take the train from Zhangzhou to Chaoshantrain Nanjing South / ...
10h 31m
¥562–672
Train via Jianningxian North
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Jianningxian Northtrain Xiamen
2. Take the train from Jianningxian North to Chaoshantrain Nanchang West
12h 28m
¥382–872
Train to Hengyang Nanyue Airport, fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Hengyang Easttrain
2. Fly from Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane HNY - SWA
5h 16m
¥434–2,159
Line 2 subway to Changsha Huanghua Airport, fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, line 1 subway, train, bus
1. Take the subway from Wuyi Plaza to Changsha South stationsubway
2. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane CSX - XMN
3. Take the subway from Gaoqi to Xiamen North stationsubway
4. Take the train from Xiamen North Station to Chaoshantrain
5. Take the bus from Chaoshan Station to Golden Gulf Hotelbus
6h 59m
¥750–2,744

Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) flights

53Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

¥295Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Changsha to Shantou.

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Distance: 1,068.8 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a subway from Wuyi Plaza to Golden Gulf Hotel via Changsha South station, Changsha South, Shenzhen North, Chaoshan Station, and Chaoshan Station in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wuyi Square to Guangdong Shantou via Kaifu District Government, Hunan Changsha, and Xiamen Xinglin Bus Station in around 15h 37m.

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