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Shanghai to Zhangjiajie: 3 Ways to Travel

The distance between Shanghai and Zhangjiajie is about 1,300 km (820mi). Flights and trains are available to travel from one to the other. The flight outweighs by its shortest time needed: only 2.5h; while a pair of direct high speed trains work as a plan b with the travel time of 9 hours and ticket fare of over CNY 800 for 2nd class seat. The normal speed trains are attractive by its cheapest ticket: less than CNY350 for a hard sleeper.

Due to the poor daily departure frequency of the bullet train, it is also recommended to transfer in Changsha for more travel options.

How to Travel from Shanghai to Zhangjiajie

1. Fastest Way: Shanghai to Zhangjiajie Flight: about 2.5h, CNY 300 – 1,400

Number of Flights	1 – 2 flights per day on average
Dep.– Arr. Time	6:35 – 9:15; 7:55 – 10:40; 11:00 – 13:35; 19:10 – 21:40; 17:20 – 19:45; 20:25 – 22:40 Note that some flights may only operate in peak seasons especially those morning flights leaving at 6:35, 7:55, and 11:00.
Dep. - Arr.	Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

2. Alternative Way: Shanghai – Zhangjiajie Direct Bullet Train: 9h, CNY833 for 2nd Class Seat

Frequency	daily 1 train: G1369
Dep.	Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station at around 12:40
Arr.	Zhangjiajie West Railway Station at around 22:00
Fare	2nd Cls. Seat: CNY 833; 1st Cls. Seat: CNY 1,344.5; Business Cls. Seat: CNY 2,874.5

Shanghai to Zhangjiajie Bullet Train

If the only direct bullet train G1369 does not meet your travel needs, then please consider making a transfer in Changsha South Railway Station. Below are some recommended transfer combinations:

Journey 1: Shanghai Hongqiao – Changsha South	Journey 2: Changsha South – Zhangjiajie West	Overall Travel Time	Ticket for 2nd Class Seat
G2198, roughly 7:30 – 13:10	G6051, roughly 14:00 – 17:00	9.5h	CNY 572 + 288.5
G817, roughly 8:00 – 12:20	G6051, roughly 14:00 – 17:00	9h
G1337, roughly 8:20 – 14:10	G6065, roughly 15:30 – 18:40	within 10.5h

Tip: Usually, there are discounts for the bullet train tickets.

See More: Shanghai to Changsha Train, Changsha to Zhangjiajie Train

3. Economic Way: Shanghai to Zhangjiajie Normal Trains: 19h, CNY325.5 - 331.5 for Hard Sleeper

The normal speed trains in below table are most suitable for budget travelers. First, the ticket prices are very low and there are discounts now and then. Also, the overnight train can save one-night hotel expenditure.

The inconvenient point is that Shanghai Songjiang Railway Station, the departure station is located remotely, which takes about 2 hours to get there from the city center by metro.

	K71	K1373
Dep. - Arr. Time	roughly 14:20 – 8:40 +1	roughly 16:30 – 11:30 +1
Duration	within 18.5h	19h
Dep. Station	Shanghai Songjiang Railway Station
Arr. Station	Zhangjiajie West Railway Station	Zhangjiajie Railway Station
Fares	Hard Sleeper: CNY 325.5 Soft Sleeper: CNY 497.5	Hard Sleeper: CNY331.5 Soft Sleeper: CNY 509.5

Note:“+1” means the second day

Hard Sleeper

Soft Sleeper

More details about: Shanghai to Zhangjiajie Train

How to Travel from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai

1. Fastest Way: Zhangjiajie to Shanghai Flight: 2 – 2.5h, CNY 400-1,400

Number of Flights	1 – 2 flights on average every day
Dep. – Arr. Time	11:55 – 13:55 14:25 – 16:40 20:35 – 22:40 21:30 – 23:45 22:25 – 00:20 23:25 – 01:35 Note that although there are flights all year round, some flights only operate during peak seasons like the 11:55 – 13:55 one.
Dep. - Arr. Airports	Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport Check-in

2. Alternative Way: Direct High Speed Train: 9h; CNY833 for 2nd Cls. Seat

Frequency	Daily 1 train: G1367
Dep.	Zhangjiajie West Railway Station at around 7:30
Arr.	Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station at around 16:30
Duration	9h
Fare	2nd Cls. Seat: CNY833; 1st Cls. Seat: CNY1,344.5; Business Cls. Seat: CNY2,874.5

If G1367’s departure time – 7:30 is a little early for you, then a transfer in Changsha can be considered. See recommended transfer plans below:

Journey 1: Zhangjiajie West – Changsha South	Journey 2: Changsha South – Shanghai Hongqiao	Overall Travel Time	Ticket for 2nd Class Seat
G6429, roughly 8:30 – 12:00	G1322, roughly 12:40 – 18:30	10h	CNY 288.5 + 572
G687, roughly 10:40 – 13:45	G1616, roughly 14:00 – 19:30	around 9h	CNY 288.5 + 572

3. Economic Way: Normal Speed Trains: 20.5 – 22h; CNY 325.5 – 331.5 for Hard Sleeper

Trains	K73	K1374	K4522
Dep. - Arr. Time	roughly 15:00 – 11:30 +1	roughly 18:15 – 14:30 +1	roughly 19:45 – 18:00
Duration	20.5 – 22h
Dep. Station	Zhangjiajie West Railway Station	Zhangjiajie Railway Station
Arr. Station	Shanghai Songjiang Railway Station
Hard Sleeper Ticket Fare	CNY 325.5	CNY 331.5
Soft Sleeper Ticket Fare	CNY 177.5	CNY 509.5	/

Note: Despite the lower ticket prices, the similar problem also exists as mentioned above: when you get off at Songjiang Railway Station, you need to spend much time to go to the urban downtown area.