Changsha to Shanghai

Changsha to Shanghai

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Changsha to Shanghai Schedule

Changsha to Shanghai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Standing 00:03 - 15:11¥ 209
China Railway Second Class Seat 07:47 - 14:06¥ 613
China Railway Business Class 09:19 - 13:42¥ 1,728
China Railway Business Class 11:42 - 17:02¥ 1,759
China Railway Second Class Seat 13:32 - 19:48¥ 624
China Railway First Class Seat 15:42 - 13:22¥ 949
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ244517:50 - 19:55¥ 1,508
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU848418:55 - 21:05¥ 3,236
China Railway Soft Sleeper 20:55 - 12:03¥ 507
China Railway Hard Sleeper 23:59 - 15:12¥ 361

Transportation from Changsha to Shanghai

Facts about the transport from Changsha to Shanghai

Cheapest Transport$29
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure6:58 AM
Latest Departure11:14 PM
Departures per day85
Distance776 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

How to get from Changsha to Shanghai

Travelling between Changsha and Shanghai is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 627.85 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 28.77.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Changsha and Shanghai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Changsha and Shanghai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Train does a much slower job and take about 15h 31m to reach Shanghai.

How much does it cost to get from Changsha to Shanghai?

Travelling between Changsha and Shanghai can be as cheap as USD 28.77 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 627.85 if you buy a China Southern Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Changsha and Shanghai ?

  • 77 from Changsha to Shanghai starting from 06:58 Changsha South until 23:14 Changsha
  • 8 from Changsha to Shanghai starting from 07:55 Changsha Airport until 20:15 Changsha Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Changsha to Shanghai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Changsha to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 50.92.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Changsha and Shanghai

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Changsha to Shanghai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train