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

The cheapest way to get from Sanming to Changsha is to train which costs ¥420 - ¥470 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sanming to Changsha is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs ¥420 - ¥470.

Is there a direct train between Sanming and Changsha?

No, there is no direct train from Sanming to Changsha. However, there are services departing from Sanming and arriving at Wuyi Plaza via Yong'an South and Changsha South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Sanming to Changsha?

The distance between Sanming and Changsha is 969 km. The road distance is 621.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sanming to Changsha without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs ¥420 - ¥470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Sanming to Changsha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sanming to Changsha train from?

Sanming to Changsha train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Yong'an South station.

Train or fly from Sanming to Changsha?

The best way to get from Sanming to Changsha is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs ¥420 - ¥470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥850 - ¥3800 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Sanming to Changsha train arrive?

Sanming to Changsha train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Changsha South station.

Can I drive from Sanming to Changsha?

Yes, the driving distance between Sanming to Changsha is 621 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Sanming to Changsha.

Where can I stay near Changsha?

There are 228+ hotels available in Changsha.

Sanming to Changsha - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sanming to Changsha by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yong'an South to Changsha Southtrain Xiamen North
6h 14m
¥425–468
Drive 621.1 km
1. Drive from Sanming to Changshacar 621.1 km
6h 56m
¥522–754
Fly from Sanming Shaxian Airport
1. Fly from Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)plane SQJ - CSX
8h 47m
¥880–3,798
Train via Huichang North
1. Take the train from Sanming to Huichang Northtrain Fuzhou-Ganzhou 2
2. Take the train from Huichang North to Changsha Southtrain Xiamen North
8h 24m
¥461–630
Train to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sanming to Xiamen Northtrain
2. Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)plane XMN - CSX
6h 46m
¥586–2,809
Train, train to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sanming to Xiamen Northtrain
2. Take the train from Xiamen North to Jinjiangtrain
3. Fly from Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (JJN) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)plane JJN - CSX
7h 32m
¥585–2,509

Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) flights

9Weekly Planes

6h 31mAverage Duration

¥806Cheapest Price

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Distance: 968.8 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Yong'an South to Changsha South once daily. Tickets cost ¥400–440 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) once daily.

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