Zhangjiajie to Changsha Train
So far, 41 high speed trains have been operated from Zhangjiajie West Railway Station to Changsha/ Changsha South Railway Station. The whole journey takes about 2 - 3.5 hours and costs CNY 135 - 288.5 for a second class seat.
There are also 7 normal speed trains running from Zhangjiajie/ Zhangjiajie West Railway Station to Changsha Railway Station on a daily basis. The duration is around 3.5 to 5.5 hours. The ticket fare for a soft sleeper is CNY 152.5 and for a hard sleeper is CNY 104.5.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is the first authorized national forest park in China featuring karst landscapes. Tourists can visit Tranquil Trail in Fir Woods, Needle Peak and etc. in the Yellow Stone Stronghold of the forest park. Golden Whip Stream links the most charming scenery in the park. Yuanjiajie is also a very popular travelling destination in the park. The attractions inside include Back Garden, Mihun Stage and the Southern Sky Colum.
High mountains, clear water and blue sky represent the pretty natural scenery in this ancient town, symbolling the perfect integration between man and the nature. Here, you can flow in Tuo Jiang River on a boat, find some local specialties of Miao ethnic minority, and appreciate the unique folk buildings in the ancient town.
At the east foot of the mountain is where the famous Yuelu Academy is located which later became the well-known Hunan University. Mt. Yuelu is also reputed for its beautiful natural scenery with towering trees and abundant cultural landscapes which includes Yuelu Academy as mentioned in the beginning, Lushan Temple, Sarira Tower, Yunlu Palace and Aiwan Pavilion. Mt. Yuelu is the place where you can have a further understanding about the culture of Hunan and an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Located in the center of Xiangjiang River, the Orange Isle is only 2 km (1 mile) from Mt. Yuelu’s East Gate. The isle gets the name because of its abundance in oranges. The main scenic spots in the island are Beach Park full of various subtropical plants, 100-Meter Fountain soaring as high as a 30-storey building, River Watching Pavilion with water flowing under it, Thinking Platform, Mao Zedong’s Statue and so on.
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There are also 7 normal speed trains running from Zhangjiajie/ Zhangjiajie West Railway Station to Changsha Railway Station on a daily basis. The duration is around 3.5 to 5.5 hours. The ticket fare for a soft sleeper is CNY 152.5 and for a hard sleeper is CNY 104.5.
Zhangjiajie to Changsha Train Tickets Booking
Train | Dep. | Arr. |
Train | Dep. | Arr. | Duration |
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Z8001 3H31M | 06:20 Zhangjiajie West | 09:51 Changsha | |
G6061 3H12M | 07:06 Zhangjiajie West | 10:18 Changsha South | |
G1367 3H14M | 07:28 Zhangjiajie West | 10:42 Changsha South | |
C7799 2H11M | 07:36 Zhangjiajie West | 09:47 Changsha | |
C7785 1H52M | 08:00 Zhangjiajie West | 09:52 Changsha | |
G6373 3H5M | 08:15 Zhangjiajie West | 11:20 Changsha South | |
G6429 3H24M | 08:30 Zhangjiajie West | 11:54 Changsha South | |
C7945 2H11M | 09:28 Zhangjiajie West | 11:39 Changsha | |
G6365 3H11M | 09:33 Zhangjiajie West | 12:44 Changsha South | |
C7755 1H52M | 10:00 Zhangjiajie West | 11:52 Changsha | |
G1149 3H20M | 10:02 Zhangjiajie West | 13:22 Changsha South | |
G2425 1H52M | 10:12 Zhangjiajie West | 12:04 Changsha | |
G687 3H3M | 10:38 Zhangjiajie West | 13:41 Changsha South | |
G2427 1H56M | 10:46 Zhangjiajie West | 12:42 Changsha | |
C7761 1H53M | 11:00 Zhangjiajie West | 12:53 Changsha | |
G6517 3H34M | 11:31 Zhangjiajie West | 15:05 Changsha South | |
G2429 1H57M | 11:33 Zhangjiajie West | 13:30 Changsha | |
C7771 2H10M | 11:47 Zhangjiajie West | 13:57 Changsha | |
G2445 1H43M | 12:02 Zhangjiajie West | 13:45 Changsha | |
C7767 2H6M | 12:11 Zhangjiajie West | 14:17 Changsha | |
C7753 1H53M | 13:00 Zhangjiajie West | 14:53 Changsha | |
G5681 3H11M | 13:09 Zhangjiajie West | 16:20 Changsha South | |
C7781 2H12M | 13:15 Zhangjiajie West | 15:27 Changsha | |
C7941 2H5M | 14:10 Zhangjiajie West | 16:15 Changsha | |
C7947 2H9M | 14:27 Zhangjiajie West | 16:36 Changsha | |
G471 2H53M | 14:38 Zhangjiajie West | 17:31 Changsha South | |
C7757 2H5M | 14:43 Zhangjiajie West | 16:48 Changsha | |
G6057 3H16M | 14:45 Zhangjiajie West | 18:01 Changsha South | |
G2431 1H58M | 15:26 Zhangjiajie West | 17:24 Changsha | |
C7763 2H11M | 15:39 Zhangjiajie West | 17:50 Changsha | |
G2321 3H18M | 15:48 Zhangjiajie West | 19:06 Changsha South | |
C7741 1H55M | 16:00 Zhangjiajie West | 17:55 Changsha | |
G2433 1H54M | 16:31 Zhangjiajie West | 18:25 Changsha | |
G6369 2H57M | 16:40 Zhangjiajie West | 19:37 Changsha South | |
C7773 2H19M | 16:46 Zhangjiajie West | 19:05 Changsha | |
C7769 1H52M | 17:00 Zhangjiajie West | 18:52 Changsha | |
G6473 3H11M | 17:14 Zhangjiajie West | 20:25 Changsha South | |
G2435 2H5M | 17:19 Zhangjiajie West | 19:24 Changsha | |
C7787 1H59M | 17:30 Zhangjiajie West | 19:29 Changsha | |
G3763 1H54M | 17:41 Zhangjiajie West | 19:35 Changsha | |
C7783 1H54M | 18:00 Zhangjiajie West | 19:54 Changsha | |
G6519 1H55M | 18:40 Zhangjiajie West | 20:35 Changsha | |
G2447 1H52M | 18:53 Zhangjiajie West | 20:45 Changsha | |
C7943 1H55M | 19:00 Zhangjiajie West | 20:55 Changsha | |
G6497 3H7M | 19:05 Zhangjiajie West | 22:12 Changsha South | |
C7949 2H5M | 19:10 Zhangjiajie West | 21:15 Changsha | |
G6433 3H11M | 19:20 Zhangjiajie West | 22:31 Changsha South | |
G2449 1H50M | 19:40 Zhangjiajie West | 21:30 Changsha | |
C7759 1H55M | 19:46 Zhangjiajie West | 21:41 Changsha | |
G2437 1H53M | 20:19 Zhangjiajie West | 22:12 Changsha | |
C7765 1H56M | 20:24 Zhangjiajie West | 22:20 Changsha | |
C7743 1H56M | 20:33 Zhangjiajie West | 22:29 Changsha | |
G6421 2H37M | 20:57 Zhangjiajie West | 23:34 Changsha South | |
G2439 1H53M | 21:00 Zhangjiajie West | 22:53 Changsha | |
G6393 2H36M | 21:18 Zhangjiajie West | 23:54 Changsha South | |
C7751 1H52M | 21:30 Zhangjiajie West | 23:22 Changsha | |
Z297 3H27M | 21:35 Zhangjiajie West | 01:02+1 Changsha | |
G2441 1H46M | 22:03 Zhangjiajie West | 23:49 Changsha |
Where to Go in Zhangjiajie
High mountains, clear water and blue sky represent the pretty natural scenery in this ancient town, symbolling the perfect integration between man and the nature. Here, you can flow in Tuo Jiang River on a boat, find some local specialties of Miao ethnic minority, and appreciate the unique folk buildings in the ancient town.
Where to Go in Changsha
Located in the center of Xiangjiang River, the Orange Isle is only 2 km (1 mile) from Mt. Yuelu’s East Gate. The isle gets the name because of its abundance in oranges. The main scenic spots in the island are Beach Park full of various subtropical plants, 100-Meter Fountain soaring as high as a 30-storey building, River Watching Pavilion with water flowing under it, Thinking Platform, Mao Zedong’s Statue and so on.

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- Last updated on Aug. 11, 2025 by Grace Yang -