Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie: 3 Ways to Travel

The distance between Guangzhou and Zhangjiajie is about 980km (610mi). The flight of only 100 minutes is the fastest way to travel between these two cities, but just one plane per day is very limiting. Direct Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie high speed train takes 6-6.5 hours and CNY493-506 for a second class seat. Three overnight normal trains are also available.
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How to Travel from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie

1. Fastest Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie Flight: 100min, CNY500-1,000

Only one direct flight departs from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) at 23:10 and lands at Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG) after 100 minutes. The ticket price is CNY500-1,000.
 

2. Cost-effective Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie High Speed Train: 6-6.5h, at least CNY493

Train Number 5 trains depart daily
Departure Station Guangzhou South
Arrival Station Zhangjaijie West
Duration 6-6.5h
Departure time 07:48, 11:05, 12:28, 15:06, 16:15
Ticket Fare 2nd Class Seat: CNY493-506;
1st Class Seat: CNY786-808;
Business Class Seat: CNY911.5-1,622
 

3. Economic Guangzhou - Zhangjiajie Normal Train: 12-13.5h, CNY222.5-295.5 for Hard Sleeper

Only 3 direct trains travel from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie. 

Train Dep. - Arr. Duration Price (CNY)
K699 16:27 - 04:45 +1
Guangzhou North - Zhangjaijie West
12H18M Soft Sleeper: 399.5
Hard Sleeper: 222.5
Hard Seat: 128.5
T8302 21:06 - 10:20 +1
Guangzhou - Zhangjaijie
13H14M Soft Sleeper: 519.5
Hard Sleeper: 295.5
Hard Seat: 172.5
K1096 22:24 - 11:53 +1
Guangzhou - Zhangjiajie West
13H29M Soft Sleeper: 414.5
Hard Sleeper: 232.5
Hard Seat: 135.5

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How to Travel from Zhangjiajie to Guangzhou

1. Zhangjiajie to Guangzhou Flight: 1.5h, CNY500-800 for Economy Class

Only one direct flight is arranged from Hehua International Airport to Baiyun International Airport each day, departing at 22:50. The ticket fare is CNY500-800.
 

2. Zhangjiajie to Guangzhou Train: 12-14.5h, CNY222.5-295.5 for Hard Sleeper

Train Dep. - Arr. Duration Price (CNY)
K687 18:45 - 07:06 +1
Zhangjiajie West - Guangzhou North
12H21M Soft Sleeper: 399.5
Hard Sleeper: 222.5
Hard Seat: 128.5
T8304 17:32 - 06:43 +1
Zhangjaijie - Guangzhou
13H11M Soft Sleeper: 519.5
Hard Sleeper: 295.5
Hard Seat: 172.5
K1095 15:37 - 06:00 +1
Zhangjiajie West - Guangzhou
14H23M Soft Sleeper: 414.5
Hard Sleeper: 232.5
Hard Seat: 135.5
 

3. Zhangjiajie to Guangzhou High Speed Train: 6h, at least CNY493

Train Number 5 trains depart daily
Departure Station Zhangjaijie West
Arrival Station Guangzhou South
Duration about 6h
Departure time 09:07, 09:52, 12:55, 14:18, 17:27
Ticket Fare 2nd Class Seat: CNY493-506;
1st Class Seat: CNY786-808;
Business Class Seat: CNY911.5-1,622

 

How to Travel from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan)

1. Flight + City Bus + Non-stop bus: 4h, CNY515-1,015

 Take a flight to Zhangjiaijie Hehua Airport;
 Take the city bus line 4 to at the airport to Wuling Natural Specialties Tourism Shopping Mall, then walk southward for about 800 meters (875 yards) to Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station, taking one hour and CNY2;
 Take a direct bus at the bus station to Wulingyuan, taking 50 minutes and CNY12.
 

2. Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie High Speed Train + Direct Bus: 7h, at least CNY505

 Take a high speed train to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station;
 On the southeast of the front square of the train station, there is a bus station where passengers can take a direct bus to Wulingyuan, taking CNY12 and about half an hour.

- Last updated on Oct. 09, 2023 by Gabby Li -
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