Kunming - Zhangjiajie Train
Passengers having a rush schedule can take a connecting flight with a duration of about 4.5 hours.
Transfer in Huaihua or Changsha for High Speed Trains
Transit at Huaihua South
| Route | Duration | Ticket Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Kunming South - Huaihua South | 4 - 5.5 hours | CNY 369 for second class seat |
| Huaihua South - Zhangjiajie West | 1 - 1.5 hours | CNY 109 - 136 for second class seat |
| Total (on the train) | 5 - 7 hours | CNY 478 - 505 for second class seat |
Transit at Changsha South
| Route | Duration | Ticket Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Kunming South - Changsha South | 5.5 - 7.5 hours | CNY 360.5 - 530 for second class seat |
| Changsha/ Changsha South - Zhangjiajie West | 2 - 4 hours | CNY 143 - 261.5 for second class seat |
| Total (on the train) | 7.5 - 11.5 hours | CNY 503.5 - 791.5 for second class seat |
Both Changsha and Changsha South Railway Station operate high speed trains to Zhangjiajie. If passengers need to transfer between the two stations to catch next train, taking subway line 2 is the best option. It takes about 30min and costs only CNY 3 one way.
Passengers can also take a direct bus to Zhangjiajie from the bus station to the south of Changsha South Station.
Other option: taking a connecting flight
There are no direct flights between Kunming and Zhangjiajie, but passengers can take a connecting flight with a stopover at Wuhan Tianhe Airport. It takes about 4.5 hours in total. In urgent cases, flight is the best option for this journey. The full price ticket fare is much higher than a train ticket. While, you can always book some discount tickets in a proper time.
A High Speed Railway Connecting Kunming and Zhangjiajie under Construction
A new high speed railway between Tongren in Guizhou Province and Jishou in Hunan Province has been under construction since December 2024 and is expected to open by 2028 with the design running speed of of 250km/h (155mph). This railway is built to link Shanghai - Kunming High Speed Railway and Zhangjiajie - Jishou - Huaihua High Speed Railway; after its completion, Kunming - Zhangjiajie direct high speed trains will be able to operate.
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