Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie: 4 Ways to Travel
The distance between Guangzhou and Zhangjiajie is about 980km (610mi). Though the flying of only 1.5h is the fastest way to travel between these two cities, merely one plane per day is very limited. Direct trains and long-distance buses need the duration of 12h, and some cater to the demands of overnight travelers. For those who are not able to catch the plane but also want to save time, Guangzhou to Changsha to Zhangjiajie high speed train is worth considering. The transfer needs 6-7h and at least CNY420 in total. What’s more, this way provides more choices to tourists, thus flexible to the change of schedule.
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How to Travel from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie
1. Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie Flight: 1.5h, CNY530-700 for Economy Class

Business Class: CNY3,500; Economy Class: CNY530-700
2. Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie Train : 12-13h, CNY277.5-315.5 for Hard Sleeper
Only 5 direct trains travel from Guangzhou Railway Station to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station. T8302 and K9006 are good choices for budget travelers.
Train | Dep. | Arr. | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
K192 | 10:56 | 23:43 | 12h47min |
K9064 | 12:54 | 03:14+1 | 14h20min |
K688 | 16:35 | 05:06+1 | 12h31min |
T8302 | 20:12 | 07:53+1 | 11h41min |
K9006 | 20:32 | 08:30+1 | 11h58min |

Soft Sleeper: CNY459.5-523.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY277.5-315.5; Hard Seat: CNY135.5-158.5
3. Guangzhou to Changsha to Zhangjiajie High Speed Train: 6-7h, at least CNY420
Guangzhou to Changsha | Changsha to Zhangjiajie | |
---|---|---|
Departure Station | Guangzhou South | Changsha |
Arrival Station | Changsha South | Zhangjiajie West |
Duration | 2.5-3h | 3h |
Frequency/Day | 50-60 | 12 |
Ticket Fare | Business Cls. Seat: CNY995; 1st Class Seat: CNY504; 2nd Class Seat: CNY314. | 1st Class Seat: CNY186; 2nd Class Seat: CNY102-115. |

4. Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie Long-distance Bus: 12h, CNY190-260
Departure Station | Departure Time | Duration | Ticket Fare |
---|---|---|---|
Guangzhou Bus Station | 17:10 | 12h | CNY190-260 |
Fang Cun Bus Station | 13:00, 13:10 | ||
Jiao Kou Bus Station | 13:00 |
How to Travel from Zhangjiajie to Guangzhou
1. Zhangjiajie to Guangzhou Flight: 1.5h, CNY530-700 for Economy Class

Business Class: CNY3,500; Economy Class: CNY530-700
2. Zhangjiajie to Guangzhou Train: 12-14h, CNY277.5-315.5 for Hard Sleeper
Budget travelers may consider K9005 and K191.
Train | Dep. | Arr. | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
K9066 | 16:56 | 06:59+1 | 14h3min |
T8301 | 17:43 | 05:30+1 | 11h47min |
K687 | 18:51 | 07:18+1 | 12h27min |
K9005 | 19:37 | 07:59+1 | 12h22min |
K191 | 20:06 | 10:10+1 | 14h4min |

Soft Sleeper: CNY459.5-469.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY277.5-315.5; Hard Seat: CNY135.5-158.5
3. Zhangjiajie to Changsha to Guangzhou High Speed Train: 6-7h, at least CNY405
Zhangjiajie to Changsha | Changsha to Guangzhou | |
---|---|---|
Departure Station | Zhangjiajie West | Changsha South |
Arrival Station | Changsha | Guangzhou South/North |
Duration | 3h | 2.5-3h |
Frequency/Day | 10 | 60 |
Ticket Fare | 1st Class Seat: CNY186; 2nd Class Seat: CNY105-115. | Business Cls. Seat: CNY934-995; 1st Class Seat: CNY474-504; 2nd Class Seat: CNY294-314. |

4. Zhangjiajie to Guangzhou Long-distance Bus: 12h, CNY245-260
How to Travel from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan)
1. Flight + City Bus + Non-stop Coach: at least 3.5h, CNY545-715
2. Normal Speed Train + Taxi: 13-14h, CNY380
3. Guangzhou to Changsha to Zhangjiajie High Speed Train + Taxi: 7-8h, at least CNY500
The transfer of high speed trains among these three cities may cost you 6-7h in total. Most people will book the 2nd class seat, so the price is about CNY420. Also, tourists will reach Zhangjiajie West Railway Station. It’s recommended to spend CNY80 and 40min to Wulingyuan by taxi.
4. Long-distance Bus + Non-stop Coach: 13h, CNY215-275
- Last modified on Jul. 09, 2020 -