Best Way to Travel between Changsha and Zhangjiajie

The distance between Changsha and Zhangjiajie is about 360km (225mi). Since no plane is available, the best way is by high speed train, taking 2-3 hours. Long-distance buses from Changsha directly to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan) are in service. Also, normal speed trains need 3.5-5.5 hours and the cheapest ticket fare is only CNY 50.5.
 
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How to Travel from Changsha to Zhangjiajie

1. Best Way: High Speed Train: 2-3h, CNY 151 - 275.5

Number of Trains over 40 Departures Daily
Ticket Price CNY 151 - 275.5 for 2nd Class Seat
Duration about 2-3h
Departure time 06:10 - 21:20
Dep. - Arr. Changsha South or Changsha Railway Station to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station

More details about: Changsha to Zhangjiajie Train
 

2. Alternative Changsha to Zhangjiajie Normal Speed Train: 3.5-5.5h; CNY 50.5 - 68.5 for Hard Seat

Number of Trains 7 Departures Daily
Ticket Price CNY 50.5 - 68.5 for Hard Seat
CNY 96.5 - 152.5 for Hard Sleeper
Duration about 3.5-5.5h
Departure time 00:49 - 17:18
Dep. - Arr.  Changsha Railway Station to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station or Zhangjiajie Railway Station
 

3. Changsha to Zhangjiajie Long-Distance Bus: 4-8.5h; CNY 103 - 168

Dep. - Arr. Departure Time Duration Fare
Changsha East Bus Station - Zhangjiajie 08:00 8.5h CNY 165
Changsha West Bus Station - Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station 14:00 4h CNY 119
Changsha West Bus Station - Wulingyuan Bus Station 08:50, 14:30 4-5.5h CNY 103
Changsha South Railway Station - Zhangjiajie 09:00 5h CNY 168

 

How to Travel from Zhangjiajie to Changsha

1. Best Zhangjiajie to Changsha Bullet Train: 2-3h; CNY 151 - 288.5 for 2nd Class Seat

Number of Trains over 40 Departures Daily
Ticket Price CNY 151 - CNY  288.5 for 2nd Class Seat
Duration about 2-3h
Departure time 07:00 - 21:15
Dep. - Arr. Zhangjiajie West Railway Station to Changsha South or Changsha Railway Station 
 More details about: Zhangjiajie to Changsha Train
 

2. Alternative Zhangjiajie to Changsha Normal Speed Train: 3.5-6h; CNY 96.5 - 152.5 for Hard Sleeper

Number of Trains 7 Departures Daily
Ticket Price CNY 50.5 - 68.5 for Hard Seat
CNY 96.5 - 152.5 for Hard Sleeper
CNY 146.5 - 236.5 for Soft Sleeper
Duration about 3.5-6h
Departure time 06:15 - 21:38
Dep. - Arr. Zhangjiajie West Railway Station or Zhangjiajie Railway Station to Changsha Railway Station
 

3. Zhangjiajie to Changsha Long-distance Bus: 4h; CNY 70 - 100

Dep. - Arr. Departure Time Fare
Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station - Changsha West Bus Station 7:00, 9:00, 7:40, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30 CNY 80 - 100
Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station - Changsha Railway Station 7:30, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 16:30, 17:30 CNY 70 - 100
 

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

1. High Speed Train + Direct Bus: 3-4h; CNY CNY 170 - 190

Firstly, tourists can take a high speed train from Changsha to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station. Then take a direct bus at the bus station beside the railway station to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, taking 40min and CNY 13.
 

2. Changsha to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Through Bus: 4h, CNY103

Departure Station Arrival Station Departure Time Ticket Fare
Changsha West Bus Station Wulingyuan Bus Station 8:50, 14:30 CNY103
 

3. Normal Speed Train + Bus: 5 to 6 hours, CNY120-180

Changsha to Zhangjiajie normal speed trains have two destinations, Zhangjiajie Railway and Zhangjiajie West Railway Station. 
 
If you get off at Zhangjiajie Railway Station, it only takes you 10 minutes to walk to the nearby Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station. Here you can take the bus to Wulingyuan within one hour at the cost of CNY13. The bus departs frequently based on passenger flow.

If you arrive at Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, take the direct bus at the bus station beside to Wulingyuan, taking 40min and CNY 13.
- Last updated on Mar. 11, 2024 by Gabby Li -
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