Jishou - Zhangjiajie Train

Currently, Jishou and Zhangjiajie are connected by more than 17 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 63 - 79.

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 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 Jun 28, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G2418	10:47 - 11:27	0h40m
G2322	12:27 - 13:06	0h39m
G6358	16:07 - 17:04	0h57m
G5682	19:48 - 20:34	0h46m
G6374	22:14 - 22:53	0h39m

Around 25 departures in total: departure time from 10:47 to 22:14; duration from 39M to 1H1M.
 (Last Update on Jun 28, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D3967	07:17 - 08:00	0h43m
G6365	09:33 - 10:12	0h39m
D3969	12:02 - 12:45	0h43m
G6473	17:14 - 17:52	0h38m
G6393	21:18 - 21:56	0h38m

Around 25 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 Jun 28, 2025)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 220 - 276 USD 31 - 39	CNY 101 - 126 USD 14 - 18	CNY 63 - 79 USD 9 - 11

 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 Jun 28, 2025)

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

 (Last Update on Jun 28, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
7265	08:45 - 11:49	3h4m

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 Jun 28, 2025)

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.
 

Passengers can take bus no. 1 directly from the railway station to arrive at Qianzhou Ancient City. The total duration is about 50 minutes with a ticket price of CNY 2. About 20 minutes is needed if taking taxi and the ticket fare will be around CNY 21.
 

After getting out of the railway station, passengers can walk for a while to reach Jishou North Bus Station where many coaches run between the two places from 07:00 to 17:40 with an interval of about 30 minutes. The duration on the way is about 1 hour with a ticket price of CNY 25 per person.
 

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 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 per person with the duration of about 40 minutes.

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