Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie: 4 Ways to Travel
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How to Travel from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie
1. Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie Flight: 1.5h, CNY530-700 for Economy Class
The direct flight is very scanty, with one plane per day from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG). If you don’t mind, many connecting flights are also available.
Ticket Fare:
Economy Class: CNY530-700; Business Class: CNY3,500
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 |
Ticket Fare:
Hard Seat: CNY135.5-158.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY277.5-315.5; Soft Sleeper: CNY459.5-523.5
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 | 2nd Class Seat: CNY314; 1st Class Seat: CNY504; Business Class Seat: CNY995 | 2nd Class Seat: CNY102-115; 1st Class Seat: CNY186 |
Note: Please notice that these two high speed trains have different departure stations. Thus, after arriving at Changsha South Railway Station, tourists need to take Metro Line 2 from Exit 7 and then get off at Chang Sha Huo Che Zhan Stop. Find the Exit 3 and you can walk to Changsha Railway Station in 6 minutes. By metro can take 0.5h and cost CNY3 in total.
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
Only one direct flight is arranged from Hehua International Airport to Baiyun International Airport each day.
Ticket Fare:
Economy Class: CNY530-700; Business Class: CNY3,500
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 |
Ticket Fare:
Hard Seat: CNY135.5-158.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY277.5-315.5; Soft Sleeper: CNY459.5-469.5
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 | 2nd Class Seat: CNY105-115; 1st Class Seat: CNY186 | 2nd Class Seat: CNY294-314; 1st Class Seat: CNY474-504; Business Class Seat: CNY934-995 |
Note: Also pay attention to the different departure stations. Once arriving at Changsha Railway Station, tourists can find Exit 3 to take Metro Line 2. Remember to get off at Chang Sha Huo Che Nan Zhan stop and leave the metro station from Exit 5. A 3-minute-walk is enough to get to Changsha South Railway Station.
4. Zhangjiajie to Guangzhou Long-distance Bus: 12h, CNY245-260
Two long-distance buses set off from Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station at 10:10 and 10:40 respectively. Tourists will arrive in Guangzhou in 12h and spend 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
First, tourists can book the Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie plane ticket at the cost of CNY530-700 for economy class. After a flight of 1.5h, you can take city bus Outer Ring 4 (Si Lu Wai Huan) outside the airport. The bus ticket is CNY1 and remember to get off at Tian Men Shan Suo Dao stop. By city bus needs 40min in total. Then, it only takes you 11min to walk to Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station. The ticket of a convenient non-stop coach to Wulingyuan is sold here at the price of CNY13. And the duration is about 1h.
2. Normal Speed Train + Taxi: 13-14h, CNY380
The direct train from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie takes 12-13h and nearly CNY300 for hard sleeper. Considering that there is no bus station around the Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, it’s suggested to hail a taxi to Wulingyuan at the cost of CNY80 and 40min.
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 take 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.