There are approximately 210 kilometers (130 miles) between Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang. The best and only direct public transport to travel between is to take the bullet train, taking about one hour and CNY 75 - 93 if you leave from or arrive in downtown Zhangjiajie. Every day, there are nearly 20 pairs of bullet trains running back and forth between. Chartering a car is also available but not recommended for the long time needed and much higher cost.
Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang: Bullet Train; 1h; CNY 75 - 93 for 2nd-class Seats
| Number of Trains | 20 trains daily |
| Ticket Price | 2nd Class Seat: CNY 75 - 93;
1st Class Seat: CNY 119 - 149;
Business Class Seat: CNY 260 - 326
VIP/Premium 1st Class Seat: CNY 113 – 205 |
| Duration | 51 min - 1h11m |
| Departure time | 7:12 – 20:36 |
| Frequency | 1 – 2 trains on average each hour |
| Dep. - Arr. | Zhangjiajie West Railway Station – Fenghuang Gucheng Railway Station |
Near the Railway Station, take the bus – Fenghuang High-Speed Rail Special Bus Line to Fenghuang Ancient Town directly, taking about 20 minutes and CNY 7.
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| Zhangjiajie West Railway Station |
How to Travel from Fenghuang to Zhangjiajie
Fenghuang to Zhangjiajie: Bullet Train; 1 h; CNY 65 - 93 for 2nd-class Seats
| Number of Trains | about 16 trains a day |
| Ticket Price | 2nd Class Seat: CNY 65 - 93;
1st Class Seat: CNY 105 – 149;
Business Class Seat: CNY 228 - 326;
VIP/Premium Class Seat: CNY 164 – 205 |
| Duration | 52 min - 1h7m |
| Departure time | 11:29 – 21:22 |
| Frequency | Approximately 1 train each hour |
| Dep. - Arr. | Fenghuang Gucheng Railway Station - Zhangjiajie West Railway Station |
To get to Fenghuang Gucheng Railway Station from Fenghuang, tourists can go to Nanhuali Bus Stop or Qifeng Square and take the High-Speed Rail Special Bus Line.
The distance between Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan) and Fenghuang Ancient Town is about 250 kilometers (155 miles). No direct bus runs between the two spots; passengers need to take buses and trains to finish the journey.
Step 1: Get to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station first
Take a bus from Wulingyuan Bus Station to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station. The bus departs from 6:50 to 18:00 every day as long as the bus is full. It takes CNY 13 and 50 minutes.
Step 2: Take a High Speed Train to Fenghuang as mentioned above
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| Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station |
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| Taxi at Tianmen Mountain Cableway Entrance |
Tianmen Mountain is about 200 km (124 mi) far from Fenghuang. Still, taking bullet train from Zhangjiajie West Railway Station is the best way, but first go to the Railway Station by the following ways:
Bus: Take Bus No. 4/17 at Wuling Shanzhenguan, the nearest bus stop to the lower station of Tianmen Mountain Cableway, and get off at Zhangjiajie West Railway Station. It takes you CNY 2 and about 1 hour.
Taxi: CNY 20 – 30; about 20 minutes
There is about 250 km (155 mil) between Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Fenghuang Ancient Town. To get to the town from there, go to Zhangjiejie West Railway Station first in below ways and then take the direct bullet train.
Tourist bus: There are tourist buses running from the Grand Canyon to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, from 7:00 to 17:00. It departs as long as the coach is full. The ticket is CNY 22, and the time needed is about 1h20m.
 | | Tourist Bus at Exit of Grand Canyon | |  | | Interior of Tourist Bus | |
Taxi: 50 min - 1 h; CNY 140 – 160
If you miss the operation hour of the above coach, then consider taking taxi.
- Last updated on Jun. 11, 2026 by Grace Yang -
