Shanghai to Changsha

Shanghai to Changsha

Shanghai
Changsha
Thu, May 30
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Shanghai to Changsha Schedule

Shanghai to Changsha Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Juneyao Airlines Economy #HO112306:55 - 08:40¥ 600
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU848508:15 - 10:30¥ 3,273
China Railway First Class Seat 10:18 - 15:59¥ 884
China Railway First Class Seat 12:41 - 18:14¥ 884
China Railway Hard Seat 14:13 - 04:37¥ 222
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU537116:50 - 19:10¥ 670
Shanghai Airlines Economy #FM938918:20 - 20:10¥ 2,378
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU536721:40 - 23:45¥ 2,678
Hainan Airlines Economy #HU775823:05 - 01:05¥ 989

Transportation from Shanghai to Changsha

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Changsha

Cheapest Transport$29
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure6:10 午前
Latest Departure10:10 午後
Departures per day92
Distance720 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

How to get from Shanghai to Changsha

Travelling between Shanghai and Changsha 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 641.86 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 28.79.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Shanghai and Changsha depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Changsha. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Train does a much slower job and take about 14h 24m to reach Changsha.

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

Travelling between Shanghai and Changsha can be as cheap as USD 28.79 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 641.86 if you buy a China Eastern 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 Shanghai and Changsha ?

  • 76 from Shanghai to Changsha starting from 06:10 Shanghai Hongqiao until 20:45 Shanghai South
  • 16 from Shanghai to Changsha starting from 06:55 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport until 22:10 Shanghai Pudong Airport

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

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 Shanghai to Changsha, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 74.70.

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 Shanghai and Changsha

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Changsha?

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