Day trip from Shanghai to Changzhou
Changzhou lies 155 km (96 mi) north-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 155 km (96 mi) apart, Changzhou is a realistic day trip from Shanghai: about 2 h 31 min each way by road.
| Shanghai | Changzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 213000 |
What to see in Changzhou
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| China Dinosaurs Park | 4,300,000 | 2023 |
The busiest is China Dinosaurs Park at 4,300,000 visitors in 2023. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Changzhou
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Staying in Changzhou
Our booking partner lists 127 places to stay in Changzhou. Of the 122 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (42), and 19 are five-star. Guests have left 962 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Changzhou
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Common questions
How far is Changzhou from Shanghai?
155 km (96 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 189 km (118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Changzhou by road?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Changzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Changzhou?
Our booking partner lists 127 places to stay in Changzhou, bookable on this site.
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.