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Changsha - Zhangjiajie Train

Currently, there are 7 pairs of trains running between Changsha and Zhangjiajie. The duration for this popular tourist route is around 4.5 to 6 hours. Every year, thousands of travelers bounce to Zhangjiajie for the amazing scenery. With not too many direct rail service available, Changsha is one of the most frequently used city for transfer.

Basic Facts

Duration: 4.5 hours to 6 hours
Running Distance: 396 kilometers (246 miles)
Stations along the way: Yiyang, Changde, Linli, Shimenxian North, Cili

Changsha to Zhangjiajie Train Schedule

(Last Update on May 7, 2019)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K9036	04:30 - 09:40	5h10m
K966	06:02 - 11:20	5h18m
K9026	07:16 - 12:04	4h48m
K1376	07:28 - 12:56	5h28m
K810	11:35 - 17:24	5h49m
T8322	18:38 - 23:03	4h25m
K9064	22:15 - 03:50+	5h35m

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Zhangjiajie to Changsha Train Timetable

(Last Update on May 7, 2019)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
T8324	08:15 - 12:40	4h25m
K968	13:22 - 18:23	5h1m
K9028	15:06 - 20:13	5h7m
K808	15:55 - 21:24	5h29m
K9038	16:45 - 21:33	4h48m
K9066	17:07 - 22:39	5h32m
K1374	18:58 - 23:46	4h48m

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Note: Timetable is for reference only. Please use the search tool on top of the page for real-time schedule.

Ticket Fare for Changsha – Zhangjiajie Train

(Last Update on May 7, 2019)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 161.5 - 310.5 USD 24 - 47	CNY 108.5 - 197.5 USD 16 - 30	CNY 54.5 - 83.5 USD 8 - 13

Travel Tips:

1. All these rides depart or stop at Changsha Railway Station, the main station located at No. 406 Mid Chezhan Road, Furong District. Travelers need to distinguish it from the South Railway Station. In Zhangjiajie, there is only one station for passenger use.
2. Although it is a trip for 4.5 to 6 hours, if traveling overnight, it is still recommended to have a sleeper bed to guarantee a good rest. If the sleeper bed sold out for overnight ride, a hard seat for day time ride can be a back up option which allows you to enjoy the countryside view along the way.
3. There are Express Buses from Zhangjiajie Railway Station to different scenic spots in Wulingyuan. The bus ride would cost around CNY11 to 15 per person. The departure interval is 10 minutes to an hour based on number of travelers.

How to choose between Changsha – Zhangjiajie Train, Flight and Bus?

Except rail service, flight and bus service can also be used for this trip. Travelers can compare advantages and disadvantages of each options listed below for a better arrangement.

	Train	Long-distance Bus	Flight
Price	CNY54.5 – CNY277.5	Around CNY120 – CNY140	Around CNY300 – CNY990
Duration	4.5 – 6h	4.5 – 5h	1h
Departures Frequency	7 pairs a day from early morning till late night	Around every 30 to 60 minutes from 7am to 7pm	4 pairs a day
Punctuality	Usually on time	Can be influenced by traffic	Can be influenced by weather
Moving Space	Larger, especially the sleeper carriages	limited leg space	limited leg space
Others	Tickets under great demands	Hard to book a ticket in advance	Airports are far from city centers

Changsha – Zhangjiajie High Speed Trains

The Changsha – Zhangjiajie High Speed Railway is a section of Qinjiang-Changde High Speed Railway. It is planned to put into service around year 2019. By then, taking a high speed train from Changsha to Zhangjiajie or vice versa will take around 1 to 2 hours only. Once the bullet trains from Changsha to Zhangjiajie become available, these high speed rides will surely become the most competitive option.

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- Last modified on Apr. 24, 2019 -

Questions & Answers on Changsha - Zhangjiajie Train

Asked by Leroy from MEXICO | Apr. 15, 2019 04:11

What is a soft seat? What's difference between soft seat and hard seat?

Answers (1)

Answered by Redmond from CANADA | Apr. 16, 2019 02:23

Not a big difference with hard seat, but indeed larger space and less passengers in the carriage. Soft seat is 2+2 form, 2 seats on each side and passengers sit face to face with a small table between.

Asked by Anna Essex from FRANCE | Sep. 20, 2018 16:48

From tangkou to zhangjiaje

Hello! What is the cheapest way to go from tangkou to zhangjiaje?

Xiexie

Answers (3)

Answered by Denny | Sep. 20, 2018 23:42

Do you mean Tangkou in Huangshan? You may conside a ride to Huaihua and then change to other ride to Zhangjiajie

Answered by Anna Essex from FRANCE | Sep. 21, 2018 17:20

By ride you mean bus? There are bus from tangkou to Changsha ? Tksss

Answered by Denny | Sep. 22, 2018 01:08

Sorry, I mean by train.

Asked by Louisa ANG from MALAYSIA | Feb. 26, 2018 21:24

Changsa to Fenghung

Can i make a day trip to Fenghuang town if i am staying in Changsa. How far is the distance ?

Answers (1)

Answered by Colin from UNITED KINGDOM | Feb. 27, 2018 01:48

I think the time is not enough for a day trip. The bus to Fenghuang need around 5.5 to 6 hours on the way.

Asked by Shez from AUSTRALIA | Jan. 11, 2018 08:17

Bus from Changsha to Zhangjiajie

Hi
We want to travel from Changsha to Zhangjiajia next month on the 7th, but the trains are already booked out. Do the express buses have a website where we can book tickets?

Answers (1)

Answered by Harriet from CANADA | Jan. 11, 2018 20:14

I can see some hard seat left that day. Anyway, there are buses available from some stations, for example, the bus stations near railway stations. However, I cannot find a website for booking. Maybe you need to buy it after arrival only.