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 93 for 2nd-class Seats
| Number of Trains | 18 trains daily |
| Ticket Price | 2nd Class Seat: CNY 93;
1st Class Seat: CNY 149;
Business Class Seat: CNY 326
VIP/Premium 1st Class Seat: CNY 168 – 203 |
| Duration | about 1h |
| Departure time | Around 7:00 – 21:00 |
| Frequency | 1 – 2 trains on average each hour |
| Dep. - Arr. | Zhangjiajie West Railway Station – Fenghuang Gucheng Railway Station |
| Note that train ticket discounts are frequent and common. For example, the CNY93-2nd-class-seat can be bought at CNY 52 sometimes. |
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 93 for 2nd-class Seats
| Number of Trains | about 15 trains a day |
| Ticket Price | 2nd Class Seat: CNY 93;
1st Class Seat: CNY 122 – 149;
Business Class Seat: CNY326;
VIP/Premium Class Seat: CNY 168 – 203 |
| Duration | about 1h |
| Departure time | roughly 9:00 – 21:00 |
| Frequency | at least 1 train each hour except around 10:00, 12:00, and 15:00 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Fenghuang Gucheng Railway Station - Zhangjiajie West Railway Station |
| Since discounts are common, you can compare the prices on different days for a lowest train ticket price. |
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 6:30 to 17:55 every day as long as the bus is full. It takes CNY 13 and 1 hour.
Step 2: Take a High Speed Train to Fenghuang as mentioned above
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| Fenghuanggucheng Railway Station |
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| Zhangjiajie Taxi |
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 below ways:
Bus: Take Bus No. 4/6/17 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.
Coach: There are coaches running from the Grand Canyon to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station. For the departure time, please consult the staff of the Grand Canyon Scenic Area. Here is the operation hours of the reverse route for reference: 8:30 – 16:50. It departs as long as the coach is full. The ticket is CNY 22 and time needed is about 2 hours.
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 Feb. 07, 2025 by Zoey Gong -
