Suzhou to Zhangjiajie Train
The direct train to Zhangjiajie from Suzhou has stopped service, so a transfer is advised.
Passengers can take the connecting high speed train in Changsha, Hangzhou, Shanghai or Wuhan. The total travel time is no shorter than 9.5 hours, and at least CNY 731.5 is needed for the rides on two second class seats.
For those with a tight schedule, taking Suzhou to Nanjing trains and transferring to Nanjing to Zhangjiajie flights is a good choice, which takes about 4 - 4.5 hours totally.
How to travel to Changsha South Railway Station to Changsha Railway Station
Actually, Changsha Railway Station also operates high speed trains to Zhangjiajie. Passengers can take city bus 135/321/917 with a running time of around 1.5 hours to travel between the two railway stations. Metro line 2 is also advised, which takes only 25 minutes.
To get to Zhangjiajie, passengers can combine bullet trains and flights together. First, passengers can take bullet trains from Suzhou/ Suzhou North Railway Station to Nanjing South Railway Station; then transfer to flight flying from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport. A single trip takes about 4 - 4.5 hours totally.
How to get to Nanjing Lukou International Airport from Nanjing South Railway Station
Passengers can take metro line S1 to get to the Airport directly after getting off the train. It takes about 50 minutes, costing CNY 7.
A transfer in Hangzhou, Shanghai or Wuhan is still advised for passengers traveling from Zhangjiajie to Suzhou.
Changsha seems to be the best point to take the connecting train. There are over 40 high speed trains running from Zhangjiajie West to Changsha/ Changsha South, taking about 2 – 2.5 hours. Traveling from Changsha to Suzhou, 9 bullet trains are serving daily with a duration of 5.5 – 7 hours.
See detailed Suzhou Train Schedule & Zhangjiajie Train Schedule
Major Rail Lines from Suzhou to:Major Rail Lines from Zhangjiajie to:
Passengers can take the connecting high speed train in Changsha, Hangzhou, Shanghai or Wuhan. The total travel time is no shorter than 9.5 hours, and at least CNY 731.5 is needed for the rides on two second class seats.
For those with a tight schedule, taking Suzhou to Nanjing trains and transferring to Nanjing to Zhangjiajie flights is a good choice, which takes about 4 - 4.5 hours totally.
Transfer for Trains to Zhangjiajie
Transfer at Changsha South Railway Station
| Suzhou North to Changsha South | Changsha South to Zhangjiajie West | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Price Second Class Seat / Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1377 08:51 -15:00 | G6065 15:35 - 18:41 | 9h50m | CNY 564 + CNY 288.5 = CNY 852.5 |
| G1426 11:24 -16:44 | G5683 17:20 - 20:39 | 9h15m | CNY 470 + CNY 261.5 = CNY 731.5 |
How to travel to Changsha South Railway Station to Changsha Railway StationActually, Changsha Railway Station also operates high speed trains to Zhangjiajie. Passengers can take city bus 135/321/917 with a running time of around 1.5 hours to travel between the two railway stations. Metro line 2 is also advised, which takes only 25 minutes.
Transfer at Hangzhou East Railway Station
| Suzhou to Hangzhou East | Hangzhou East to Zhangjiajie West | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Price Second Class Seat / Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G7591 11:19 - 12:56 | G1369 13:47 - 21:51 | 10h32m | CNY 129 + CNY 707 = CNY 836 |
Transfer at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
| Suzhou to Shanghai Hongqiao | Shanghai Hongqiao to Zhangjiajie West | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Price Second Class Seat / Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G7109 11:25 - 11:59 | G1369 12:41 - 21:51 | 10h26m | CNY 42 + CNY 780 = CNY 822 |
Transfer at Wuhan Railway Station
| Zhangjiagang to Wuhan | Wuhan to Zhangjiajie West | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Price Second Class Seat / Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2216 08:31-14:41 | G689 15:28 - 20:25 | 11h54m | CNY 330 + CNY 427.5 = CNY 757.5 |
Other Option: Suzhou to Nanjing Trains + Nanjing to Zhangjiajie Flights
How to get to Nanjing Lukou International Airport from Nanjing South Railway StationPassengers can take metro line S1 to get to the Airport directly after getting off the train. It takes about 50 minutes, costing CNY 7.
Zhangjiajie to Suzhou Train:
Changsha seems to be the best point to take the connecting train. There are over 40 high speed trains running from Zhangjiajie West to Changsha/ Changsha South, taking about 2 – 2.5 hours. Traveling from Changsha to Suzhou, 9 bullet trains are serving daily with a duration of 5.5 – 7 hours.
See detailed Suzhou Train Schedule & Zhangjiajie Train ScheduleMajor Rail Lines from Suzhou to:Major Rail Lines from Zhangjiajie to:
- Last updated on Apr. 11, 2025 by Grace Yang -