There are 6 ways to get from Nanjing to Changsha by train, car, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nanjing South to Changsha Southtrain Nanjing South / ...
5h 51m¥527–580Train via Xiangtan
cheapest- Take the train from Nanjing to Xiangtantrain Nantong / ...
15h 44m¥123–284Drive 832.9 km
- Drive from Nanjing to Changshacar 832.9 km
8h 34m¥705–1,017Line 1 subway to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly, line 2 subway
- Take the subway from Gulou to Nanjing Southsubway
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)plane NKG - CSX
- Take the subway from Changsha South station to Wuyi Plazasubway
4h 51m¥352–2,038Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nanjing to Wuxitrain
- Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)plane WUX - CSX
5h 26m¥805–2,169Train to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nanjing to Jiangdutrain
- Fly from Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)plane YTY - CSX
5h 31m¥521–2,509
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Changsha is to train via Xiangtan which costs ¥120 - ¥290 and takes 15h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Changsha is to line 1 subway and fly and line 2 subway which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥350 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct train from Nanjing to Changsha. However, there are services departing from Gulou and arriving at Wuyi Plaza via Nanjing South and Changsha South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Nanjing and Changsha is 1206 km. The road distance is 832.9 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Changsha without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Nanjing to Changsha, including transfers.
Nanjing to Changsha train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South station.
Nanjing to Changsha train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Changsha South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing to Changsha is 833 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Nanjing to Changsha.
There are 375+ hotels available in Changsha.
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Changsha, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Nanjing South to Changsha South hourly. Tickets cost ¥520–570 and the journey takes 4h 19m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Changsha Huanghua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,300
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Changsha Huanghua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,600
Train from Nanjing South to Changsha South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥520–570
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥850–950
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,800
Train from Nanjing to Wuxi
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥130–140
- Business Class Seat
- ¥180–260
Train from Nanjing to Jiangdu
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥58–63
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥90–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–190
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