Chongqing to Changsha by train
Changsha lies 1,006 km (625 mi) south-east of Chongqing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 15 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,227 km (762 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chongqing | Changsha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 22 million | 688,242 |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
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Common questions
How far is Changsha from Chongqing?
1,006 km (625 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chongqing; by road roughly 1,227 km (762 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Changsha by train?
About 5 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chongqing and Changsha?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.