Chengdu to Zhangjiajie: 2 Ways to Travel

Chengdu is located 900km (550mi) west away from Zhangjiajie. Only flights can provide tourists with non-stop trips between these two cities. The duration of flying is about 2h, and an economy class ticket is about CNY500-1,000. A transfer at Huaihua South Railway Station is needed if taking high speed trains, taking 7.5-9h and CNY550-600 in total. 
 

How to Travel from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie

1. Fastest Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Flight: nearly 2h, CNY500 - 1,000

Number of Flights 2-3
Ticket Price CNY 500-1,000
Duration nearly 2h
Departure time 7:15; 8:05; 9:45
Dep. - Arr. Chengdu Tianfu Airport - Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG)
 

2. Alternative High Speed Trains with a Transfer in Huaihua South: 7.5-9h; CNY550-600

There is no direct train between Chengdu and Zhangjiajie, and a transfer in Huaihua South Railway Station is needed.
 Step 1 Chengdu East - Huaihua South in the early morning: 5.5-6h; CNY 435-451
It is advised to take Chengdu East - Huaihua South train before 9:30, then passengers can get to Zhangjiajie in the late afternoon.

Number of Trains 7 trains from 6:00 - 9:30
Ticket Price CNY 435-451 for Second Class Seat; CNY 710.5-735.5 for First Class Seat; CNY1,333-1,779 for Business Class Seat
Duration 5.5-6h
Departure time 6:07; 7:06; 7:30; 8:05; 9:19; 9:25
Suggested Train No. G2371, G1755, G2277, G1983


 Step 2 Huaihua South - Zhangjiajie West: 1.5h; CNY 109-136

Number of Trains 6 trains from 14:00 - 10:00
Ticket Price CNY 109-136 for Second Class Seat; CNY 174-217 for First Class Seat
Duration 1.5h
Departure time 14:11; 15:38; 17:17; 18:01; 19:01; 20:22
Suggested Train No. G6434, G6358, G6442

More details about: Chengdu - Zhangjiajie Train
 

How to Travel from Zhangjiajie to Chengdu

1. Fastest Zhangjiajie to Chengdu Flight: nearly 2h; CNY500 - 1,000

Number of Flights 2
Ticket Price CNY 500-1,000
Duration nearly 2h
Departure time 9:40; 21:55
Dep. - Arr. Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG) to Chengdu Tianfu Airport
 

2. Alternative Zhangjiajie - Huaihua - Chengdu High Speed Train: 8-9h; CNY550-600

No direct high speed trains run between the two cities. Passengers need to make a transfer at Huaihua South Railway Station.
 Step 1: Zhangjiajie West - Huaihua South High Speed Train in the morning: 1.5h; CNY 109-136

Number of Trains 9 trains from 7:00 - 13:00
Ticket Price CNY 109-136 for Second Class Seat; CNY 177-217 for First Class Seat
Duration 1.5h
Suggested Train No. G6429, G6151, G687, G6571

 Step 2: Huaihua South - Chengdu: 5-6h; CNY 435-471
Number of Trains 10
Ticket Price CNY 435-471 for Second Class Seat; CNY 710.5-746.5 for First Class Seat; CNY802-1,410 for Business Class Seat
Duration 5-6h
Dep. Time 9:43 - 18:08
 

How to Travel from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan)

1. Flight + City Bus + Non-stop Bus: 4.5h; at least CNY600

→ Take a flight from Chengdu Tianfu Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport.
→ Take Bus No. 4 at the airport to Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station, taking one hour and CNY2.
→ Take a direct bus at the bus station to Wulingyuan with an interval of half an hour, taking one hour 40 minutes and CNY13.
 

2. Train + Direct Bus: 11h; CNY650

→ Take a hight speed train to Zhangjiajie or Zhangjiejie West Railway Station.
→ On the west of Zhangjiajie Railway Station, Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station operates direct buses to Wulingyuan, taking one hour 40 minutes and CNY13.
→ On the southeast of the front square of the Zhangjiajie West Railway Statio, there is a bus station where passengers can take a direct bus to Wulingyuan, taking CNY12 and about half an hour.

- Last updated on Jul. 23, 2024 by Serena Zhou -