Jishou - Zhangjiajie Train

Currently Jishou has built a rail connection with Zhangjiajie by around 8 pairs of normal speed trains shuttling between them on a daily basis. With a running distance of 125 km (77 mi), about 2 - 3.5 hours are needed to finish a single ride. Besides, at least CNY 19.5 will be taken for a hard seat ticket. Nowadays the high speed railway between Jishou and Zhangjiajie is under construction and expected to be operated in late 2021.
 Operated at: Jishou Railway Station, Zhangjiajie Railway Station
Duration: about 2 - 3.5 hours
Distance: 125 km (77 mi)
Top speed: 100/ 120/ 140 km/h (62/ 75/ 87mph)
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K4668	06:52 - 09:05	2h13m
K1474	10:02 - 13:14	3h12m
K268	10:35 - 12:25	1h50m
K2286	11:37 - 13:45	2h8m
K474	12:15 - 14:14	1h59m
K1374	16:20 - 18:20	2h00m

 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K2285	09:32 - 12:38	3h6m
K1373	12:45 - 15:28	2h43m
K267	12:58 - 14:57	1h59m
K4667	16:35 - 18:38	2h3m
K473	16:52 - 18:52	2h00m
K1473	18:04 - 19:54	1h50m

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Note: The above timetables are only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search tool on the top of this page.
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 105.5 USD 16	CNY 73.5 USD 11	CNY 19.5 USD 3

 

This high speed rail line is still under construction. Built from December 18, 2016, it is one important part of Zhangjiajie - Jishou - Huaihua High Speed Railway andexpected to be operated in 2021 with a designed speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). By then, the duration on the way will be shortened to around 30 minutes. 3 major stations will be along the line, containing Huilong West, Yongshun and Guzhang West. 
 

Taking coaches is another choice that can be considered by passengers. By far, there are over 6 pairs of coaches running between Jishou and Zhangjiajie from 08:00 to 18:00 daily. The duration to complete a single journey is about 3.5 hours and a bus ticket costs CNY 55.
 

Passengers can take bus no. 1 directly from the railway station to arrive at Qianzhou Ancient City. The total duration is about 50 minutes with a ticket price of CNY 2. About 20 minutes is needed if taking taxi and the ticket fare will be around CNY 21.
 

After getting out of the railway station, passengers can walk for a while to reach Jishou North Bus Station where many coaches run between the two places from 07:00 to 17:40 with an interval of about 30 minutes. The duration on the way is about 1 hour with a ticket price of CNY 25 per person.
 

Having exited the railway station, passengers can walk towards west for a while to reach Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station. From there, they can take coaches before 18:00, to the famous spot directly. The ticket fare is CNY 13 per person with the duration of about 40 minutes.


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