Shanghai - Zhangjiajie Train

Currently, there are 3 pairs of trains running between Shanghai and Zhangjiajie, including one pair of high speed trains and 2 pairs of normal ones. It takes around 9 hours and 18.5 – 21.5 hours respectively for this popular tourist route. A second class seat costs CNY 758 - 780 while a hard sleeper costs CNY 331.5 - 343.5 per person.

Passengers can also make a transfer in Changsha for more high speed trains. In this case, duration will be 6.5 – 9 hours.
  Duration: about 9 hours
 Distance: about 1,660 km (1,031 mi)
 Top speed: 350 km/h (217 mph)
 Operated at: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Zhangjiajie West Railway Station
 (Last Update on Dec 18, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1369	12:41 - 21:55	9h14m

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 (Last Update on Dec 18, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G1367	07:43 - 16:36	8h53m

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Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please use our tool on top of this page to search for the real-time schedule.
 (Last Update on Dec 18, 2024)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 2,551.5 - 2,617.5 USD 352 - 362	CNY 1,239.5 - 1,274.5 USD 171 - 176	CNY 758 - 780 USD 105 - 108

 

Shanghai - Zhangjiajie Normal Speed Train

(Last Update on Dec 18, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K71	14:13 - 08:47+	18h34m
K1373	16:35 - 11:31+	18h56m

 (Last Update on Dec 18, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K73	15:00 - 12:23+	21h23m
K1374	18:14 - 15:11+	20h57m

Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day.
2. The timetable listed above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
 (Last Update on Dec 18, 2024)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 509.5 - 527.5 USD 70 - 73	CNY 331.5 - 343.5 USD 46 - 47	CNY 180.5 - 189.5 USD 25 - 26

Stopovers along the way:
Songjiang, Jiashan, Jiaxing, Haining, Hangzhou East, Zhuji, Yiwu, Jinhua, Quzhou, Jiangshan, Yushan, Shangrao, Yingtan, Xinyu, Yichuan, Pingxiang, Liling, Zhuzhou, Changsha, Yiyang, Changde, Linli, Shimenxian North, Cili
 

Route	Duration	Ticket Fare
Shanghai Hongqiao - Changsha South	4.5 - 6.5 hours by bullet train	CNY 415 - 558 for second class seat
Changsha – Zhangjiajie West	2 - 2.5 hours by high speed train	CNY 157 - 288.5 for second class seat
Total	6.5 - 9 hours	CNY 572 - 846.5

Traveling in this way, passengers need to transfer between Changsha South Railway Station and Changsha Railway Station by taking bus no. 135, 148, or by subway line 2. A taxi ride takes about 25 minutes and costs CNY 30.
 Aside from a rail ride, passengers can also travel by flights. A flight trip between the two cities takes 2.5 hours or so. Full price for an economy class seat is about CNY 1,400, but discounts may be offered in low seasons when an economy class seat may just cost about CNY 500. However, weather change may easily lead to flight delays or cancellation. Passengers had better check the weather forecast before making a flight trip.

Traveling by normal speed trains will be a preferable choice for budget travelers because it costs less, but the long-distance journey may make tourists feel bored and dog-tired. If they have to travel in this way, a soft or hard sleeper is highly recommended.

High speed trains are welcomed by most travelers. They will save a lot of time compared with normal train trip and are also more punctual compared with flights.

See also: Shanghai to Zhangjiajie: 3 Ways to Travel
 

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