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Shanghai - Changsha Train

There are around 37 pairs of trains running between the metropolis, Shanghai and Changsha, the capital city of Hunan Province. Among them, 33 pairs are high speed trains with duration of 4.5 - 6.5 hours. The other 4 pairs of normal types take much longer time, from 10 to 15.5 hours.
 

High Speed Train

Basic Facts:

 Duration: about 4.5 - 6.5 hours
 Distance: about 1,038 kilometers (645 miles)
 Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
 Operated at: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station/ Jinshan North Railway Station, Changsha South Railway Station
 Stations along the way: Songjiang South, Jinshan north, Jiashan South, Jiaxing South, Tongxiang, Haining West, Yuhang, Hangzhou East, Zhuji, Yiwu, Jinhua, Youlong, Quzhou, Jiangshan, Yushan South, Shangrao, Geyang, Yingtan North, Fuzhou [Jiangxi] East, Nanchang West, Gaoan, Xinyu North, Yichun, Pingxiang North, Liling East, Zhuzhou
 

Shanghai to Changsha High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jun 30, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G137107:21 - 13:286h7m
G23910:00 - 14:064h6m
G136912:41 - 18:245h43m
G22315:00 - 19:024h2m
G134717:23 - 22:585h35m
40 departures in total: departure time from 06:10 to 18:00; duration from 4H22M to 6H27M.
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Changsha to Shanghai Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jun 30, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G177807:24 - 14:066h42m
G22610:14 - 14:174h3m
G22812:30 - 16:484h18m
G50015:12 - 19:304h18m
G82017:36 - 21:544h18m
37 departures in total: departure time from 06:58 to 17:40; duration from 4H22M to 6H30M.
See more Changsha Schedule 

Note: The timetable listed above is for reference only. You can search for the real-time schedule by the tool on page top.
 

Shanghai - Changsha High Speed Train Ticket Price

(Last Update on Jun 30, 2025)
Business Class SeatPremium 1st Class SeatFirst Class SeatSecond Class Seat
CNY 1,497 - 1,790
USD 210 - 251
CNY 1,259
USD 177
CNY 788 - 916
USD 111 - 129
CNY 470 - 572
USD 66 - 80

Most rides run between Hongqiao Railway Station and Changsha South Railway Station. Although both of them are not close to the city center, the transfer is not very difficult. The Hongqiao Railway Station has been connected with subway line 2line 10 and line 17 as well as Pudong Airport shuttle bus. Changsha South Railway Station has been connected with subway line 4 and line 2, which also passes by Changsha Railway Station and Mt. Yuelu.
 

Normal Train

Basic Facts:

 Duration: around 10 - 15.5 hours
 Distance: about 1,177 kilometers (731 miles)
 Top speed: 100/ 120/ 140/ 160 km/h (62/ 75/ 87/ 99 mph)
 Operated at: Shanghai South Railway Station, Changsha Railway Station
 

Shanghai to Changsha High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jun 30, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
K37908:22 - 22:0813h46m
K137316:30 - 05:47+13h17m
Z24721:00 - 06:55+9h55m

 

Changsha to Shanghai Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jun 30, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
K137500:09 - 15:1615h7m
K37700:25 - 15:2815h3m
Z24520:30 - 06:18+9h48m
Notes:
1. The timetable listed above is for reference only. You can search for the real-time schedule by the tool on page top.
2. "+" indicates the second day.
 

Shanghai - Changsha Train Ticket Price

(Last Update on Jun 30, 2025)
Soft SleeperHard SleeperHard Seat
CNY 415.5
USD 58
CNY 272.5
USD 38
CNY 148.5
USD 21

Although take longer time, they are still a good complement to G types, especially the overnight sleeper trains. Because their ticket price is cheaper and also they can help travelers to save hotel fee as traveling overnight. Passengers can have a good rest during the trip and greet the next day with full energy. Z247/Z245 are most recommended due to their shortest travel time.
 

City Guide

Changsha, the capital city of Hunan Province, is well known for Yuelu Academy, an honored academic school in ancient China. Except the attractive landscape and historical sites, travelers are also able to enjoy the famous Hunan Cuisine (Xiang Cuisine) there, one of the Eight Cuisines of China. Travelers who are interested in Chinese Cuisine will surely enjoy their stay there.
 

Flight

Additionally, flights are available between the two cities and cut the trip to around 2 hours only. Travelers can make a comparison based on the schedule and price and choose the one suitable for you.

See also: Shanghai to Changsha: Best Ways to Travel

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- Last updated on Jun. 30, 2025 by Grace Yang -