Changsha to Zhangjiajie/Zhangjiajie to Changsha Transfer Guide

Known as a famous scenic city, Zhangjiajie is located in Hunan Province, of which Changsha is the capital city and located to the east of Zhangjiajie. Besides the influence inside Hunan Province, Changsha is also a major transportation hub city in the mid-south region of China with flights and trains to the other first-tier cities and scenic cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xian, and Guilin. The distance between Zhangjiajie and Changsha is about 321 km (199 miles). There are multiple high-speed and normal trains, flights and buses connecting them.

Changsha Zhangjiajie Transportation Map

Zhangjiajie to Changsha/Changsha to Zhangjiajie Train, High Speed Rail

Located in the same province, Changsha and Zhangjiajie are connected by dozens of high-speed trains from morning to night. The serving stations are Zhangjiajie West Railway Station (张家界西站), Changsha Railway Station (长沙站) and Changsha South Railway Station (长沙南站). The whole journey takes about 2-3.5 hours. Besides, there is also a normal Z-train running between two places, normally takes about 3.5 hours.

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Itinerary: Changsha / Zhangjiajie
Highlights: Hunan Provincial Museum, Yuelu Academy, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, Tianmen Mountain

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>> Changsha to Zhangjiajie Train Schedule, Time and Tickets

>> Zhangjiajie to Changsha Train Schedule, Time and Tickets

Zhangjiajie West Railway Station (Pinyin: Zhangjiajiexi Zhan 张家界西站)

Address: 306 Provincial Highway, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie 张家界市永定区306省道

Located in the north part of Zhangjiajie City, Zhangjiajie West Railway Station is about 23 km to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (about 30 minutes by car) 9 km to Zhangjiajie International Airport (about 15min by car). Serving as an important hub station connecting Qianzhangchang railway and Zhangjihuai high-speed railway, Zhangjiajiexi Railway Station runs about 25 trains to Changsha, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Chengdu, and other cities every day. It is a comprehensive transportation hub integrating railway, bus transport, public transportation, maglev and other modes of transportation.

>> How to Get to & around Zhangjiajie

Changsha Railway Station (Pinyin: Changsha Zhan 长沙火车站)

Address: 406 Chezhanzhong Rd. Furong District, Changsha 长沙市芙蓉区车站中路406号

Changsha Railway Station is the oldest train station in Changsha, serving both normal trains and high speed bullet trains. It is located in the city center, about 24 km to Changsha Huanghua International Airport (40min by car), 13 km to Changsha South Railway Station (28min by car). With developed traffic system, tourists can get to the station by Metro Line 2 from Changsha South Railway Station, and airport express from Changsha International Airport. There is also maglev train running between Changsha South Railway Station and Changsha Airport.

Changsha South Railway Station (Pinyin: Changsha Nan Zhan 长沙火车南站)

Address: Huahou Rd. Yuhua District, Changsha 长沙市雨花区花侯路

Changsha South Railway Station is renowned for its modern design and extensive transportation network which serves for high speed bullet trains and also maglev train running between Changsha Railway Station and Changsha Airport. It is only about 20 km to Changsha Huanghua International Airport (25min by car), and 13 km to Changsha Railway Station (28min by car) . Tourists can get to the station by maglev train, Metro Line 2 or airport bus station from Changsha Huanghua International Airport bus station or by Metro Line 2 from Changsha Railway Station.
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Itinerary: Zhangjiajie / Fenghuang / Changsha
Highlights: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianzi Mountain, Fenghuang Ancient Town, Yuelu Academy, Orange Island Park

Changsha to Zhangjiajie/Zhangjiajie to Changsha Bus

There are tens of buses running between Zhangjiajie and Changsha (normally, from 7am to 7pm). The duration is about 4 to 5.5 hours according to the actual traffic condition. The serving stations at Zhangjiajie are Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station and Wulingyuan Passenger Station, while there are four bus stations in Changsha, namely, Changsha West Bus Station, Changsha East Bus Station, Changzhutan Bus Station, and Changsha High Speed Railway Bus Station.

From - To	Departure Station	Opening Time	Duration	Ticket(￥)
Zhangjiajie - Changsha	Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station	7:00am-7:00pm	4 to 5.5 hours	110-135
Zhangjiajie - Changsha	Wulingyuan Passenger Station	8:30am-4:00pm	4 to 5.5 hours	110-135
Changsha - Zhangjiajie	Changsha West Bus Station	7:40am-7:00pm	4 to 5.5 hours	119-135
	Changsha East Bus Station	8:20am-7:00pm
	Changzhutan Bus Station	8:40am-7:00pm
	Changsha High Speed Railway Bus Station	10:30am-6:10pm

Note: The bus info above is only for your reference. Please confirm the latest schedules on site in case of any change.

Zhangjiajie Bus Stations

Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station Pinyin: Zhangjiajie Zhongxin Qichezhan 张家界中心汽车站

-Location: Guanli Rd, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie 张家界永定区官黎路

Wulingyuan Passenger Station Pinyin: Wulingyuan Keyunzhan 武陵源客运站

-Location: Guihua Rd, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie 张家界武陵源区桂花路

Changsha Bus Stations

Changsha West Bus Station Pinyin: Changsha Qichexizhan 长沙汽车西站

-Location: Yulan Rd, Yuelu District, Changsha 长沙市岳麓区玉兰路

Changsha East Bus Station Pinyin: Changsha Qichedongzhan 长沙汽车东站

-Location: 1021 Yuandayi Rd, Furong District, Changsha 长沙市芙蓉区远大一路1021号

Changzhutan Bus Station Pinyin: Changzhutan Qichezhan 长株潭汽车站

-Location: 339 Chezhan Zhong Rd, Furong District, Changsha 长沙市芙蓉区车站中路339号

Changsha High Speed Railway Bus Station Pinyin: Changsha Gaotiezhan 长沙高铁汽车站

-Location: South to Changsha South Railway Station, Yuhua District, Changsha 长沙市雨花区火车南站南侧

How to Travel Zhangjiajie and Changsha

Zhangjiajie is located in the northwestern part of Hunan Province in central China. The main attraction is the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, including Zhangjiajie National Forest Park , Tianzi Mountain, Tianmen Mountain and Suoxiyu Nature Reserve. Here, traveling through countless cloud-kissing mountains, clear streams and leafy trees, you may easily indulge yourself in the heavenly views. Changsha is the capital of Hunan Province, a major city in the mid-south of China, located by the Xiang River. Although not as ancient as Beijing & Xian, Changsha also has rich historical heritages. Visiting the academic school “ Yuelu Academy” is the best way to appreciate the ancient Huxiang Culture; while getting to the hometown of Chairman Mao, Shaoshan, and Hunan Provincial Museum is better to learn more about China's Modern history.

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