What is the cheapest way from Changsha airport to the city centre?

Public bus 114 to Changsha Railway Station, a flat ¥2 paid on board, taking about 65 minutes with buses roughly every 8 minutes from 06:20 to 19:00. From the station, Wuyi Square is 4 metro stops (about 9 minutes, ¥2) further.

Is the Changsha Maglev Express worth the extra cost?

It's much faster — 19.5 minutes versus roughly 65 by bus — but costs ¥20, ten times the bus fare, and lands at Changsha South Railway Station, so you still need a further ¥4, 26-minute ride on Metro Line 2 to reach Wuyi Square.

Where does bus 114 leave from at Huanghua Airport?

From the Huanghua Airport Terminal stop, a short walk from arrivals. Buses serve Terminal 2 first, then Terminal 1, so allow about 5 extra minutes if you're at T1.

How do I pay for bus 114?

Drop exact ¥2 cash into the farebox as you board, or scan the Alipay/WeChat QR reader by the door, or tap a Changsha transit card. There's no ticket machine and no advance booking.

What is the best way from CSX to downtown Changsha?

For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: public bus 114 to Changsha Railway Station, a flat ¥2 and about 65 minutes, then 4 metro stops (about 9 minutes, ¥2) to Wuyi Square.

How to get from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to downtown Changsha — the cheapest way

The cheapest way from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) into central Changsha is public bus 114 to Changsha Railway Station: pay a flat ¥2 in cash or by Alipay/WeChat as you board, for a roughly 65-minute ride that leaves about every 8 minutes between 06:20 and 19:00. From the railway station, Wuyi Square is just 4 metro stops (about 9 minutes, ¥2) away. If you'd rather skip the traffic, the Changsha Maglev Express to Changsha South Railway Station costs ¥20 for 19.5 minutes, then a further ¥4 and 26 minutes on Metro Line 2 to reach Wuyi Square — but ignore the unlicensed drivers touting rides in the arrivals hall, since they aren't real taxis and often overcharge.

How to find it

AIRPORTChangsha Huanghua International Airport
01From arrivals at either terminal, follow the public bus (公交) signs out to the Huanghua Airport Terminal stop. Buses serve Terminal 2 first, then Terminal 1, so allow about 5 extra minutes if you're boarding or arriving at T1.
02Board bus 114 towards Changsha Railway Station and pay the flat ¥2 fare — exact cash into the farebox, a Changsha transit card, or an Alipay/WeChat QR scan. Buses run about every 8 minutes from 06:20 to 19:00; there's no ticket machine and no advance booking.
03Ride around 65 minutes over the 26.6 km route through Changsha County and the eastern suburbs to the Changsha Railway Station terminus.
04At Changsha Railway Station, Wuyi Square and the city core are one quick hop away: the adjacent Changsha Railway Station metro stop puts you at Wuyi Square in 4 stops / about 9 minutes for another ¥2 on Metro Line 2.
CITY CENTREChangsha

Ticket

Bus 114 one-way fare (Huanghua Airport – Changsha Railway Station)

Where to buy: Pay as you board at the Huanghua Airport Terminal stop, a short walk from arrivals; no advance ticket needed.

How to pay: Drop exact ¥2 cash into the farebox as you board, or tap a Changsha transit card, or scan the Alipay/WeChat QR reader by the door.

Local's trick: Skip the airport's branded shuttle bus and taxi queue and look for the plain public bus 114 instead — same tarmac, a tenth of the price. If you don't have cash, the driver's QR reader takes Alipay or WeChat Pay, so you don't need a physical transit card.

Trap to avoid: Ignore the unlicensed drivers ('黑车') who approach you in the arrivals hall offering a ride — they aren't real taxis, aren't insured, and often quote one price then demand more on arrival. Use the official taxi queue at Gate 5 or a ride-hailing app instead if you want a car.

All ways to downtown, compared

Option	Price	Time	Ticket
BusCheapest route	CN¥2.00	1 h 15 min	Bus 114 one-way fare (Huanghua Airport – Changsha Railway Station)
Combination	CN¥24.00	1 h	Changsha Maglev Express one-way ticket (Huanghua Airport – Changsha South Railway Station) + Metro Line 2 fare onward to Wuyi Square

Frequently asked

What is the cheapest way from Changsha airport to the city centre?: Public bus 114 to Changsha Railway Station, a flat ¥2 paid on board, taking about 65 minutes with buses roughly every 8 minutes from 06:20 to 19:00. From the station, Wuyi Square is 4 metro stops (about 9 minutes, ¥2) further.
Is the Changsha Maglev Express worth the extra cost?: It's much faster — 19.5 minutes versus roughly 65 by bus — but costs ¥20, ten times the bus fare, and lands at Changsha South Railway Station, so you still need a further ¥4, 26-minute ride on Metro Line 2 to reach Wuyi Square.
Where does bus 114 leave from at Huanghua Airport?: From the Huanghua Airport Terminal stop, a short walk from arrivals. Buses serve Terminal 2 first, then Terminal 1, so allow about 5 extra minutes if you're at T1.
How do I pay for bus 114?: Drop exact ¥2 cash into the farebox as you board, or scan the Alipay/WeChat QR reader by the door, or tap a Changsha transit card. There's no ticket machine and no advance booking.
Are the drivers who approach me in the arrivals hall real taxis?: No — those are unlicensed 'black cab' (黑车) touts. They aren't insured or regulated and often quote one price then demand more on arrival. Use the official taxi queue at Gate 5 or a ride-hailing app instead.
What is the best way from CSX to downtown Changsha?: For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: public bus 114 to Changsha Railway Station, a flat ¥2 and about 65 minutes, then 4 metro stops (about 9 minutes, ¥2) to Wuyi Square.

Last verified: Jul 2, 2026. Prices and timetables change — confirm at the official transport source.