Shanghai to Changsha Train

上海 → 长沙

Shanghai to Changsha takes between 4 hours and 13 hours 46 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 41 direct services, with the first train at 06:07 and the last at 20:44. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Shanghai and Changsha. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
41 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G132106:07Shanghaihongqiao12:02Changsha South5h55m
G177206:35Shanghaihongqiao12:47Changsha South6h12m
G20507:00Shanghaihongqiao11:00Changsha South4h
G21907:04Shanghaihongqiao11:23Changsha South4h19m
G134107:08Shanghaihongqiao12:56Changsha South5h48m
G137107:21Shanghaihongqiao13:27Changsha South6h06m
G218907:28Shanghaihongqiao13:10Changsha South5h42m
G150507:50Shanghaihongqiao13:59Changsha South6h09m
G20307:56Shanghaihongqiao12:14Changsha South4h18m
G24508:00Shanghaihongqiao12:18Changsha South4h18m
K37808:22Shanghaisongjiang22:08Changsha13h46m
G58608:25Shanghaihongqiao14:55Changsha South6h30m
G38408:47Shanghaihongqiao14:33Changsha South5h46m
G22509:00Shanghaihongqiao13:01Changsha South4h01m
G23709:04Shanghaihongqiao13:22Changsha South4h18m
G137709:30Shanghaihongqiao15:11Changsha South5h41m
G20110:00Shanghaihongqiao14:06Changsha South4h06m
G130110:18Shanghaihongqiao15:52Changsha South5h34m
G142610:52Shanghaihongqiao16:45Changsha South5h53m
G26311:00Shanghaihongqiao15:09Changsha South4h09m
G137311:10Shanghaihongqiao17:00Changsha South5h50m
G161511:25Shanghaihongqiao17:12Changsha South5h47m
G133311:37Shanghaihongqiao17:26Changsha South5h49m
G24111:56Shanghaihongqiao15:56Changsha South4h
G147112:12Shanghai South17:41Changsha South5h29m
G136812:44Shanghaihongqiao18:24Changsha South5h40m
G139512:56Shanghaihongqiao19:10Changsha South6h14m
G214113:40Shanghaihongqiao19:20Changsha South5h40m
G25114:00Shanghaihongqiao18:09Changsha South4h09m
G217515:00Shanghaihongqiao20:50Changsha South5h50m
G177615:14Shanghaihongqiao21:24Changsha South6h10m
G20715:56Shanghaihongqiao19:59Changsha South4h03m
G25316:00Shanghaihongqiao20:19Changsha South4h19m
K137316:34Shanghaisongjiang05:47Changsha13h13m
G134316:37Shanghaihongqiao22:14Changsha South5h37m
G134517:07Shanghaihongqiao22:49Changsha South5h42m
G23117:13Shanghaihongqiao21:14Changsha South4h01m
G134717:23Shanghai South22:58Changsha South5h35m
G134917:38Shanghaihongqiao23:07Changsha South5h29m
G22718:00Shanghai South22:04Changsha South4h04m
D8020:44Shanghai South06:52Changsha10h08m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Changsha

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Changsha. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai上海
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
  • Shanghai South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
  • Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Shanghai West上海西
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

Railway Stations in Changsha

  • Changsha长沙
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 3
  • Changsha South长沙南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 4

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Changsha (长沙)
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Direct services41
Fastest journey4 hours on G205 (07:00 to 11:00)
First train06:07 G1321 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train20:44 D80 from Shanghai South
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai South
Arrival stations on timetableChangsha South, Changsha
Train types in snapshotG, K, D
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Changsha train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 41 direct services between Shanghai and Changsha.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.