Chengdu to Changsha by train
Changsha lies 905 km (562 mi) east of Chengdu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 44 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,104 km (686 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chengdu | Changsha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 20.9 million | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Chengdu railway station, Chengdu East railway station, Dujiangyan railway station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 410000 |
Where to book trains from Chengdu to Changsha
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Staying in Changsha
Our booking partner lists 377 places to stay in Changsha. Of the 350 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (125), and 38 are five-star. Guests have left 2,025 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Changsha from Chengdu?
905 km (562 mi) in a straight line, east of Chengdu; by road roughly 1,104 km (686 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Changsha by train?
About 4 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Changsha?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Changsha?
Our booking partner lists 377 places to stay in Changsha, 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.