Zhangjiakou to Beijing Train Schedules, Tickets, Fares and Stations

Updated on February 12,2020

After the opening of Beijing-Zhangjiakou High Speed Railway on December 30, 2019, it becomes more convenient and fast to travel to Zhangjiekou for the upcoming Beijing 2020 Winter Olympics. The new intercity high speed railway is about 174 km (108 miles) long, and train journey is 1 hour short from previous 3.5 hours. Based on your itinerary, you can choose from nearly 30 daily high speed trains from Zhangjiakou Railway Station to return to Qingshui Railway Station and Beijing North Railway Station in Beijing, continue to tour Beijing after skiing in Zhangjiakou.

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Top Highlights of Beijing Zhangjiakou High Speed Railway

What makes this rail so different? Here are special records and features you shouldn’t miss.

● It is the world’s first smart high speed railway, designed with the highest speed of 350 km/h, and running through complicated and tough geologic areas in the world.

● It links Beijing and Zhangjiakou, the two host cities for 2020 Winter Olympics in a faster and more convenient way. Skiers can greatly benefit from the direct train travel to Taizicheng, Zhangjiakou from Beijing.

● First driverless newest and most advanced Fuxing Trains are running on it. The automated trains offers special facilities and services, including the 5G signals, wireless charging, specialized baggage storage area for skiing equipment, more comfortable environment, and many automated functions.

● The railway goes through 2 stations, 3 bridges and 4 tunnels, passing the Juyongguan and Badaling Great Walls. Two branches can take you to Taizicheng, Zhangjiakou and Yanqing, Beijing.

● China's self-developed Beidou satellites-navigated system has been firstly used on the rail.

Zhangjiakou High Speed Train Schedules

● Zhangjiakou to Beijing

From	To	Frequency (day)	Operating Hours	Duration	Detailed Train Schedule >>
Zhangjiakou	Beijing North/Qinghe	about 25 (including 3 driverless bullet trains)	about 07:30-22:30	about 1 hour

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● Beijing to Zhangjiakou

From	To	Frequency (day)	Operating Hours	Duration	Detailed Train Schedule >>
Beijing North/Qinghe	Zhangjiakou	about 25 (including 3 driverless bullet trains)	about 06:00-20:00	about 1 hour

What to See along Zhangjiakou Beijing High Speed Railway

Zhangjiakou

Zhangjiakou in northwest of Hebei Province is a famous neighbor city near Beijing. It holds vital location between Beijing, Hebei with Inner Mongolia. Largest scale of Great Walls, many prairies and forests makes Zhangjiakou one of the most popular side trip destinations from Beijing. Most importantly, the city is a paradise for skiers, for it has two biggest natural ski resorts in Northern China. In future, Zhangjiakou will host 2020 Winter Olympics with Beijing and show the world fantastic winter charming and interesting activities.

Zhangjiakou Railway Station 张家口站

Address: No.11, Zhanqian West Avenue, Qiaodong District, Zhangjiakou, Hebei 河北省张家口市桥东区站前西大街11号

Transportation: Zhangjiakou Railway Station is located close to downtown, about 2 km to city center. There are public city bus, long-distance coach, taxi available for transfer. If take a private car or taxi, it takes about 30 minutes (nearly 12 km) to get to the Dajing Gate scenic area, about 1.5 hours to the Wanlong Ski Resort and 1.5 hours to Bashang Prairie of Zhangbei. (Note: Zhangjiakou is a small city where major ski resort needs a little longer transfer. Thus, it’s best to Travel with China Discovery, using our considerate, safe, convenient vehicle to go around.)

Beijing

Beijing has rich tourism resources telling the cultural, historical and local attraction for the world. Normally, tourists spend 2 to 3 full days to grab the major highlights. Great Wall Hiking Tour is always the top 1 things to do. Others spots like the “Forbidden City”, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Beijing Hutongs are highly recommended. Like an in-depth discovery tour? Go to the Hutongs, watch a Peking Opera, taste Beijing local food and snacks...

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Beijing North Railway Station 北京北站

Address: NO.1 North Binhe Road, Beida Street, Xizhimen, Xicheng District, Beijing 北京市西城区西直门北大街北滨河路1号

Transportation: The station is located close to the northwest corner of the 2nd Ring Road, about 10 km to city center (Tiananmen Square), about 30 minutes’ driving to the “Forbidden City”, 1.5 hours’ ride to Mutianyu and Badaling Great Walls. Passengers can take public city bus and subway (Beijing Metro Line 2, Line 4 and Line 13) to get to/leave Beijing North Railway Station. The most convenient way is traveling with China Discovery and enjoying our private transfer service to catch your train or go for sightseeing in Beijing.

Beijing Qinghe Railway Station 北京清河站

Address: Qinghe Street, Qinghe Town, Haidian District, Beijing 北京市海淀区清河镇清河街道

Transportation: Qinghe Railway Station is located outside the 5th Ring Road in north suburb area. It lies about 25 km (about 45 minutes’ drive) to Tiananmen Square and city center, about 20 km (50 minutes’ drive) to “Forbidden City” , 1 hour’s ride to Badaling Great Wall and 1.5 hours’ drive to Mutianyu Great Wall.
There has about 6 bus lines, 1 subway (Beijing Metro Line 13) to get to Qinghe Railway Station. Taxi can be found on the West Square.

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High Speed Train Tips

Class of Ticket

There are three kinds of tickets are provided on high speed train from Zhangjiakou to Beijing, Business Class Seat, First Class Seat and Second Class Seat. Second Class Seat is the most budget level you will share a row space with other passengers. And the First Class of Seat is more comfortable and quieter for those who prefer a good rest on the way. If you would like to try the most luxury and superior train travel experience, the Business Class better than the business level on airplane will shock you beyond expectation. Check All Types of Seats on China High Speed Train>

Book, Collect, Alter and Cancel

Foreign tourists can book train ticket online or ask help from ticket agency, or buy the tickets physically at the train station with your valid passport. One thing you should remember is to book the ticket as early as possible, especially in peak tourist seasons. After collecting the tickets, please read carefully about the train number, departure date and station to make sure you won’t miss the train. If you want to cancel, alter your train tickets, you are required to bring your passport to the ticket counter and make the adjustments. Check details about How to Book, Collect, Alter, and Cancel Train Tickets>

Board & Get off

1) Prepare your documents well (valid passport with China Visa); 2) Get to the right train station in advance; 3) Collect train tickets; 4) Read your train ticket; 5) Pass the security control; 6) Pass through Security & Luggage Checks; 7) Find the right waiting room; 8) Cross the ticket checking gate; 9) Get to the right platform; 10) Get on your train. Keep the ticket well, because the ticket will be checked again to leave the station after you get off. Check details about How to Board & Disembark a Train>

Baggage Allowance

China train travel with luggage is much easier than taking flight, for you don’t need to check luggage separately. Each passenger with a train ticket is allowed to carry luggage in certain weight and volume, but without limitation of amount and types. Though there are written regulation and rules about the luggage allowance, in practice, passengers can take as much luggage as you can if only you handled them properly. Check detailed Baggage Allowance & Policy to Take China Train>

Facilities and Service

All high speed trains in China are equipped with advanced facilities and good service to make your journey more convenient and comfortable. There are different places you can put your luggage onboard, racks and specialized luggage storage areas. Besides, the air-conditioner train offers you plug under the seats to charge your phone or laptop, sightseeing window to view the outside scenery as well as western-style toilets. There is also available dining area you can get some supplies. Bilingual signs and the broadcast use both Chinese and English so that you don’t need to worry about the communication. Check All Facilities & Service on China Train>