Hangzhou to Changsha by train
Changsha lies 1,152 km (716 mi) south-west of Hangzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 1 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,406 km (873 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hangzhou | Changsha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 11.9 million | 688,242 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Hangzhou railway station, Hangzhou East railway station, Hangzhou South railway station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 310000 | 410000 |
Where to book trains from Hangzhou to Changsha
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Changsha
Live rooms and prices for Changsha are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Changsha
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Changsha from Hangzhou?
1,152 km (716 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hangzhou; by road roughly 1,406 km (873 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hangzhou to Changsha by train?
About 6 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hangzhou 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.