Beijing - Zhangjiajie Train

As of now, bullet trains are unavailable between Beijing and Zhangjiajie. Only 2 pairs of normal trains numbered as K267/K268 and K473/K474 run between Beijing and Zhangjiajie, taking 23.5 - 25 hours. Distance is 1,664 - 1,989 kilometers (1,034 - 1,236 miles) and ticket fare for a hard sleeper varies from CNY351 to CNY361 based on the different operation stations.
 Duration: about 23.5 - 25 hours
Distances: 1,664 - 1,989 kilometers (1,034 - 1,236 miles)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Operated at: Beijing/ Beijing West Railway Station, Zhangjiajie Railway Station
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Nos.	Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
K267/K268	CNY 538 / USD 79	CNY 351 / USD 52	CNY 192 / USD 28
K473/K474	CNY 538 / USD 79	CNY 351 / USD 52	CNY 192 / USD 28

 Running routes:
 K267/K268: Xushui, Baoding, Shijiazhuang, Xingtai, Handan, Xinxiang, Zhengzhou, Guanlin, Baofeng, Pingdingshan West, Nanyang, Xiangyang, Jingmen, Lixian, Shimenxian North, Cili
 K473/K474: Gaobeidian, Xushui, Baoding, Dingzhou, Shijiazhuang, Xingtai, Handan, Anyang, Hebi, Xinxiang, Jiaozuo, Yueshan, Jiyuan, Ruzhou, Baofeng, Lushan, Nanyang, Dengzhou, Xiangyang, Jingmen, Shimenxian North, Cili
 

Route	Duration	Ticket Fare
Beijing West Railway Station – Changsha South Railway Station	5.5 – 7.5 hours	CNY 649 for a second class seat
Changsha Railway Station – Zhangjiajie Railway Station	2.5 – 3.5 hours	CNY 110 for a second class seat
Total	8 – 11 hours	CNY 759

 Transportation between Changsha Railway Station and Changsha South Railway Station:
Passengers can transfer between the two stations by subway line 2 or by city bus no. 135, 148, 263, 321. A taxi ride takes about 30 minutes and costs CNY 25.
 Currently, Changsha – Zhangjiajie High Speed Railway is under construction and may be put into service in 2021. After its completion, Beijing and Zhangjiajie will be connected by high speed trains, by then a single trip will take 6.5 – 9 hours only, which saves a lot of time.
 Only 2 direct flights are operated between the two cities, taking around 2 hours. Even in low season, the ticket fare for an economy class seat may be CNY 850 or so. If pressed for time, passengers can also make a flight transfer in Changsha and catch a train or bus to Zhangjiajie. In this case, there will be more choices and ticket price won’t be too high, especially in peak season.

In contrast, a rail trip costs less, but it takes a longer time. Although passengers can buy a sleeper to lie down onboard, the long-distance journey is not suitable for those who are pressed for time. Budget travelers with more time can choose to make a rail ride and they have a chance to see the beautiful scenery along the way.

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