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

The cheapest way to get from Changsha to Shanghai is to taxi and train which costs ¥230 - ¥450 and takes 17h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Changsha to Shanghai is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥700 - ¥4400.

How far is it from Changsha to Shanghai?

The distance between Changsha and Shanghai is 1030 km. The road distance is 1173.7 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 taxi and train via Hongqiao which takes 8h 14m and costs ¥700 - ¥800.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Changsha to Shanghai, including transfers.

Can I drive from Changsha to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Changsha to Shanghai is 1174 km. It takes approximately 12h 5m to drive from Changsha to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Shanghai.

Changsha to Shanghai - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Changsha to Shanghai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Changsha to Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY)taxi
2. Fly from Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane HNY - SHA
2h 59m
¥709–4,328
Taxi, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Changsha to Hengyangtaxi
2. Take the train from Hengyang to Shanghai Southtrain Haikou
17h 5m
¥234–443
Taxi, train via Hongqiao
1. Take the taxi from Changsha to Qidongtaxi
2. Take the train from Qidong to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Yongzhou / ...
8h 14m
¥717–792
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Changsha to Hengyang Easttaxi
2. Take the train from Hengyang East to Changsha Southtrain
3. Take the train from Changsha South to Hangzhou Easttrain
4. Take the bus from Hangzhou East Station to Shanghai Pudong Airport Long Distance Bus Terminalbus
5. Take the bus from Shanghai Pudong Airport T2 to Jingan Temple Stationbus 2
9h 49m
¥691–827
Drive 1,173.7 km
1. Drive from Changsha to Shanghaicar 1,173.7 km
12h 5m
¥997–1,440
Taxi, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Changsha to Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY)taxi
2. Fly from Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane HNY - PVG
3h 51m
¥629–2,578

Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 55mAverage Duration

¥560Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,029.9 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Changsha to Shanghai. However, you can take the taxi to Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY) airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), walk to Hongqiao Airport T1, then take the line 10 subway to South Shaanxi Road. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Qidong, take the train to Shanghai Hongqiao, walk to Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, then take the line 10 subway to South Shaanxi Road.

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