How to Travel Between Changsha and Wuhan

Wuhan is about 330 km (205 mi) from Changsha. There are two transportation means between these two cities: high speed train and normal speed train. High speed trains are highly recommended which takes only 1.5 - 2 hours. The cheapest high speed train ticket costs only CNY164.5-179. Although the normal speed train is slower than the high speed train, some visitors still take it because the ticket price is quite low, and the cheapest ticket costs only CNY 53.5 for a hard seat. Due to the short distance, there are currently no direct flights between Changsha and Wuhan. 
How to Travel Between Changsha and Wuhan
 

Best Ways to Travel from Changsha to Wuhan

1. High Speed Train: 1.5-2h, CNY164.5 - 179 for 2nd Class Seat

Number of Trains Over 120 Departures Daily
Ticket Price CNY 164.5 - 179 for 2nd Class Seat
Duration about 1.5-2h
Departure time 07:08 - 23:30
Dep. - Arr. Changsha South or Changsha Railway Station to Wuchang Railway Station, Wuhan Railway StationHankou Railway Station

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2. Normal Speed Train: 3.5 to 5.5 hours, CNY53.5 for Hard Seat

Number of Trains 40 Departures Daily
Ticket Price CNY 53.5 Hard Seat
CNY 99.5 for Hard Sleeper
CNY 152.5 for Soft Sleepr
Duration 3.5-5.5h
Departure time 00:24 - 22:00
Dep. - Arr. Changsha Railway Station to Wuchang
 

How to Travel from Wuhan to Changsha

1. High Speed Train: 1.5-2.5h, CNY164.5 - 179 for 2nd Class Seat

Number of Trains Over 120 Departures Daily
Ticket Price CNY 164.5 - 179 for 2nd Class Seat
Duration about 1.5-2.5h
Departure time 06:46 - 22:21
Dep. - Arr. Wuchang, Wuhan Railway StationHankou Railway Station to Changsha South or Changsha Railway Station
 

2. Normal Speed Train: 3.5-5h, CNY53.5 for Hard Seat

Number of Trains 40 Departures Daily
Ticket Price CNY 53.5 Hard Seat
CNY 99.5 for Hard Sleeper
CNY 152.5 for Soft Sleepr
Duration 3.5-5h
Departure time 00:29 - 23:56
Dep. - Arr. Wuchang to Changsha Railway Station
 

How to Travel from Changsha to Wuhan Attractions

To Yellow Crane Tower
→ Take a high speed train from Changsha South Railway Station to Wuchang Railway Station;
→ Take city bus no. 10 or 504 to Huanghelou Station, taking 20 minutes and CNY 2. Then, walk toward northwest to the south gate of the attraction.

To Hubei Provincial Museum
→ Take a high speed train from Changsha South Railway Station to Wuchang Railway Station;
→ Take metro line 4 to Yuejiazui, then transfer to line 8 to Provincial Museum, taking 35 minutes and CNY 4. Then, walk towards southeast to find the museum.

- Last updated on Mar. 11, 2024 by Gabby Li -