Jishou - Zhangjiajie Train

Currently, Jishou and Zhangjiajie are connected by more than 30 pairs of high speed trains and over a pair of normal speed trains on a daily basis. It takes 38 to 55 minutes for bullet trains, and a second class seat charges CNY 44 - 79 (US$ 6 - 12).

For normal ones, with a running distance of 125 km (77 mi), about 2 - 3 hours are needed to finish a single ride. Besides, at least CNY 15.5 (US$ 2) will be taken for a hard seat ticket.
 Operated at: Jishou East Railway Station, Zhangjiajie West Railway Station
Duration: about 38 - 55 minutes
Major stations along the way: Furongzhen, Guzhang West
(Last Update on Apr 14, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G2418	10:47 - 11:30	43m
G2322	12:26 - 13:08	42m
G6358	15:53 - 16:40	47m
G6374	22:21 - 23:03	42m

Around 32 departures in total: departure time from 10:47 to 22:14; duration from 39M to 1H1M.
 (Last Update on Apr 14, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D3967	07:12 - 07:55	43m
G6365	09:24 - 10:10	46m
D3969	12:02 - 12:45	43m
G6473	17:14 - 17:52	38m
G6393	21:07 - 21:45	38m

Around 32 departures in total: departure time from 07:06 to 21:18; duration from 38M to 58M.

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Note: The above timetables are only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search tool on the top of this page.
 (Last Update on Apr 14, 2026)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 152 - 276 USD 22 - 40	CNY 70 - 126 USD 10 - 18	CNY 44 - 79 USD 6 - 12

 Operated at: Jishou Railway Station, Zhangjiajie Railway Station
Duration: about 2 - 3 hours
Distance: 125 km (77 mi)
Top speed: 100/ 120/ 140 km/h (62/ 75/ 87mph)
 (Last Update on Apr 14, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
7266	09:12 - 11:54	2h42m

 (Last Update on Apr 14, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
7265	08:45 - 11:56	3h11m

Note: The above timetables are only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search tool on the top of this page.
 (Last Update on Apr 14, 2026)

Hard Seat
CNY 15.5 USD 2

 

Taking coaches is another choice that can be considered by passengers. By far, there are over 6 pairs of coaches running between Jishou and Zhangjiajie from 08:00 to 18:00 daily. The duration to complete a single journey is about 3.5 hours and a bus ticket costs CNY 55 (US$ 8).
 

Passengers can take the tourist bus no. 18 for free, directly from the railway station to arrive at Qianzhou Ancient City. It's ok to take the normal bus no. 22 to the attraction, CNY 5 (US$ 1) per person. The total duration is about 50 minutes with a ticket price of CNY 2 (US$ 0.5). About 20 minutes is needed if taking taxi and the ticket fare will be around CNY 15-18 (US$ 2 - 3).
 

You can take the high speed trains from Jishou East to Fenghuangcheng Station, with a travel time of 10 minutes. After getting out of the railway station, you can find shuttle buses to Fenghuang Ancient Town, with the ticket fare of CNY 7 (US$ 1). Alternatively, it's also a good idea to take a taxi, which costs about CNY 27 (US$ 3). 

 

When getting out of the West Station, passengers can take tourist bus at the visitor distribution center located on the right side of the exit to get to Wulingyuan area, taking about 0.5 hours and costsing CNY 13 (US$ 2) for a single ride.
 Having exited the railway station, passengers can walk towards west for a while to reach Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station. From there, they can take coaches before 18:00, to the famous spot directly. The ticket fare is CNY 13 (US$ 2) per person with the duration of about 40 minutes.

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