Shanghai - Zhangjiajie Train

Currently, there are three pairs of normal trains running between Shanghai South Railway Station and Zhangjiajie Railway Station/Zhangjiajie West Railway Station. It takes 19 – 21 hours for this popular tourist route. Shanghai to Zhangjiajie distance by train is 1,526 kilometers (948 miles). A hard sleeper costs CNY 310 - 322.5 per person.

No direct high speed trains are available between the two cities at present, but passengers can make a transfer in Changsha. In this case, duration will be 7 – 10.5 hours, saving a lot of time.
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K71	14:13 - 08:53+	18h40m
K1373	16:55 - 12:30+	19h35m

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 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K73	15:53 - 12:03+	20h10m
K1374	18:35 - 15:12+	20h37m

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Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day.
2. The timetable listed above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 509.5 - 527.5 USD 75 - 78	CNY 331.5 - 343.5 USD 49 - 51	CNY 180.5 - 189.5 USD 27 - 28

Stopovers along the way
Songjiang, Jiashan, Jiaxing, Haining, Hangzhou East, Zhuji, Yiwu, Jinhua, Quzhou, Jiangshan, Yushan, Shangrao, Yingtan, Xinyu, Yichuan, Pingxiang, Liling, Zhuzhou, Changsha, Yiyang, Changde, Linli, Shimenxian North, Cili
 

Route	Duration	Ticket Fare
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station - Changsha South Railway Station	4.5 -7 hours by bullet train	CNY 478 - 502.5 for second class seat
Changsha Railway Station – Zhangjiajie Railway Station	2.5 - 3.5 hours by high speed train	CNY 102 - 115 for second class seat
Total	7 - 10.5 hours	CNY 580 - 627.5

Traveling in this way, passengers need to transfer between Changsha South Railway Station and Changsha Railway Station by taking bus no. 135, 148, or by subway line 2. A taxi ride takes about 25 minutes and costs CNY 30.
 Aside from a rail ride, passengers can also travel by flights. A flight trip between the two cities takes 3 hours or so. Full price for an economy class seat is about CNY 1,400, but discounts may be offered in low seasons when an economy class seat may just cost about CNY 400. However, weather change may easily lead to flight delays or cancellation. Passengers had better check the weather forecast before making a flight trip.

Traveling by normal speed trains will be a preferable choice for budget travelers because it costs less, but the long-distance journey may make tourists feel bored and dog-tired. If they have to travel in this way, a soft or hard sleeper is highly recommended.

Although passengers need to make a transfer in Changsha if traveling by bullet trains, it will save a lot of time compared with normal train trip. Besides, high speed trains are more punctual compared with flights.

See also: Shanghai to Zhangjiajie: 3 Ways to Travel
 

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