Zhangjiajie Transportation - Getting to Zhangjiajie by Air, Train

Taking trains is another good way to reach Zhangjiajie. Nowadays, there are high-speed trains connecting Zhangjiajie with Changsha (shortening the transfer time from 4-5 hours to 2-3.5 hours), Guilin (7.5 hours), Beijing (10.5 hours), Shanghai (9.5 hours)... Travelers can also take normal trains to Zhangjiajie from Kunming (16.5 hours), Wuhan (10 hours), and so on. The trains will arrive at Zhangjiajie West Railway Station (张家界西站) or Zhangjiajie Railway Station (张家界火车站), both stations are located in the downtown area.

Zhangjiajie Railway Station Address: Guanli Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City (张家界市永定区官黎路)

Transportation: Zhangjiajie Railway Station is located in the downtown area. It is about 6 kilometers to Tianmen Mountain (about 15 minutes by driving) and about 29 kilometers to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (about 40-50 minutes by driving).

Travel around Zhangjiajie by high speed trains:

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● Changsha to Zhangjiajie: There are dozens of trains running from Changsha to Zhangjiajie each day. Most of them are high speed trains. The fastest one takes less 2 hours to reach Zhangjiajie. It's strongly recommended to travel Changsha with Zhangjiajie now. >> Changsha to Zhangjiajie

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Changsha is served as the transfer city to Zhangjiajie. It is located in the southeast of Zhangjiajie in Hunan province. The distance between each other is 321 kilometers away. Travelers can get to Zhangjiajie from Changsha train and long distance bus.

By Train

Nowadays, there are dozens of high speed trains running from Changsha to Zhangjiajie everyday from early morning to night. The whole journey only takes about 2 ~ 3.5 hours. Besides, travelers can take normal trains from Changsha to Zhangjiajie.

By Coach

There are lots of coaches running from Changsha to Zhangjiajie. You can go from Changsha West Bus Station, Changzhutan Bus Station, Changsha East Bus Station, Changsha Railway Station, Changsha Huanghua International Airport to different areas of Zhangjiajie such as Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station, Tianmen Mountain cableway, Yellow Dragon Cave.

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Beijing is capital of China served as the gateway city to China. It is situated in the north China in the northeast of Zhangjiajie, about 1567 kilometers away. Travelers can get from Beijing to Zhangjiajie by air and train. The most convenient way is by air.

By Air

There is direct flight from Beijing to Zhangjiajie. If you cannot get a direct flight, you can first transfer to Changsha and then get to Zhangjiajie from Changsha by air, train or long distance bus.

By Train

If you fail to book a flight from Beijing to Zhangjiajie, taking a high speed train is a good alternative. Beijing West Railway Station (北京西站) operates one daily high speed train to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station (张家界西站) and the whole train trip takes about 11 hours. There are also three K trains running from Beijing Railway Station or Beijing West Railway Station to Zhangjiajie Railway Station, which take 18 ~ 24 hours.

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“East or west, Guilin landscape is the best”. Similar to Zhangjiajie, Guilin is the gorgeous scenic destination worth your time to spend 3 to 4 days. Some travelers who are obsessed with natural scenery, you want to put Guilin and Zhangjiajie in one trip. Guilin is at the south of Zhangjiajie City in Guangxi Province, about 600 kilometers away.

By Train

Taking a high speed train is the best way to travel from Guilin to Zhangjiajie. There is one daily high speed train available. You can board the train at Guilin Railway Station (桂林站) or Guilin North Railway Station (桂林北站), and reaches Zhangjiajei West Railway Station (张家界西站). The whole train trip takes about 7.5 hours. If you fail to book the high speed train, you can make a transfer via Changsha.

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Chengdu is the “Hometown of Giant Pandas” located in Sichuan Province in western China. It is in the northwest of Zhangjiajie, about 877 kilometers in between. Many travelers choose to visit Zhangjiajie after Chengdu tours. Limited flights are connected Chengdu with Zhangjiajie. No direct train is served between.

By Air

Direct flights are available daily from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie. It takes off from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport. It needs 1-1.5 hours in total. You’d better check the flights condition before arrange Chengdu Zhangjiajie tour. Or you can transit to Changsha first and then to Zhangjiajie.

By Train

There is also one bullet train per day available, which takes about 7.5 hours in total.

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Guangzhou is located in Guangdong Province at the southeast of Zhangjiajie, known for its dynamic blend of ancient traditions and modernity, offers vibrant markets, historical sites, and delectable Cantonese cuisine. For travelers planning to journey from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie, several transportation options are available, ensuring accessibility to this natural wonderland. Whether by high-speed train or flight, each mode offers its unique advantages in terms of comfort, speed, and scenic views along the way.

By Air

Direct flights are available from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie. Normally, there is one flight per day. 9 Air operates flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, while flights by China Southern Airlines are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. 9 Air's flight schedule is from 06:30 to 08:20, and China Southern Airlines' schedule is from 11:50 to 13:35. The flight duration between the two cities is approximately 1 hour 45 to 50 minutes.

By Train

From Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie, there are 14 daily direct trains available. The train distance between these two cities is approximately 1,100km. Travel times of high-speed trains range from 5 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours. With multiple options for high-speed and regular trains, traveling to Zhangjiajie is easily accessible.

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Zhangjiajie is an incredible place with absolutely beautiful landscape under heaven. Travelers usually spend 3 to 5 days in and around Zhangjiajie. There is no doubt that Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is the highlight of all the stunning attractions which needs to spend 2 days inside. If you have one more day, you should add Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon with Glass Bridge Experience or Tianmen Mountain into the trip. Some travelers choose to visit Yellow Dragon Cave or Baofeng Lake for one day.

If you want to enjoy the antique beauty of ancient town, Fenghuang Ancient Town is the best choice for one to two days' escape.

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