The distance between
Changsha and
Zhangjiajie is about 360km (225mi). Since no plane is available, the best way is by high speed train, taking 2-3 hours. Long-distance buses from Changsha directly to
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan) are in service. Also, normal speed trains need 3.5-5.5 hours and the cheapest ticket fare is only CNY 50.5.
2. Alternative Changsha to Zhangjiajie Normal Speed Train: 3.5-5.5h; CNY 50.5 - 68.5 for Hard Seat
| Number of Trains | 7 Departures Daily |
| Ticket Price | CNY 50.5 - 68.5 for Hard Seat
CNY 96.5 - 152.5 for Hard Sleeper |
| Duration | about 3.5-5.5h |
| Departure time | 00:49 - 17:18 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Changsha Railway Station to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station or Zhangjiajie Railway Station |
3. Changsha to Zhangjiajie Long-Distance Bus: 4-8.5h; CNY 103 - 168
| Dep. - Arr. | Departure Time | Duration | Fare |
| Changsha East Bus Station - Zhangjiajie | 08:00 | 8.5h | CNY 165 |
| Changsha West Bus Station - Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station | 14:00 | 4h | CNY 119 |
| Changsha West Bus Station - Wulingyuan Bus Station | 08:50, 14:30 | 4-5.5h | CNY 103 |
| Changsha South Railway Station - Zhangjiajie | 09:00 | 5h | CNY 168 |
How to Travel from Zhangjiajie to Changsha
1. Best Zhangjiajie to Changsha Bullet Train: 2-3h; CNY 151 - 288.5 for 2nd Class Seat
| Number of Trains | over 40 Departures Daily |
| Ticket Price | CNY 151 - CNY 288.5 for 2nd Class Seat |
| Duration | about 2-3h |
| Departure time | 07:00 - 21:15 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Zhangjiajie West Railway Station to Changsha South or Changsha Railway Station |
More details about:
Zhangjiajie to Changsha Train 2. Alternative Zhangjiajie to Changsha Normal Speed Train: 3.5-6h; CNY 96.5 - 152.5 for Hard Sleeper
| Number of Trains | 7 Departures Daily |
| Ticket Price | CNY 50.5 - 68.5 for Hard Seat
CNY 96.5 - 152.5 for Hard Sleeper
CNY 146.5 - 236.5 for Soft Sleeper |
| Duration | about 3.5-6h |
| Departure time | 06:15 - 21:38 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Zhangjiajie West Railway Station or Zhangjiajie Railway Station to Changsha Railway Station |
3. Zhangjiajie to Changsha Long-distance Bus: 4h; CNY 70 - 100
| Dep. - Arr. | Departure Time | Fare |
| Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station - Changsha West Bus Station | 7:00, 9:00, 7:40, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30 | CNY 80 - 100 |
| Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station - Changsha Railway Station | 7:30, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 16:30, 17:30 | CNY 70 - 100 |
How to Travel from Changsha to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (Wulingyuan)
1. High Speed Train + Direct Bus: 3-4h; CNY CNY 170 - 190
Firstly, tourists can take a high speed train from Changsha to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station. Then take a direct bus at the bus station beside the railway station to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, taking 40min and CNY 13.
2. Changsha to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Through Bus: 4h, CNY103
| Departure Station | Arrival Station | Departure Time | Ticket Fare |
| Changsha West Bus Station | Wulingyuan Bus Station | 8:50, 14:30 | CNY103 |
3. Normal Speed Train + Bus: 5 to 6 hours, CNY120-180
Changsha to Zhangjiajie normal speed trains have two destinations, Zhangjiajie Railway and Zhangjiajie West Railway Station.
If you get off at Zhangjiajie Railway Station, it only takes you 10 minutes to walk to the nearby Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station. Here you can take the bus to Wulingyuan within one hour at the cost of CNY13. The bus departs frequently based on passenger flow.
If you arrive at Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, take the direct bus at the bus station beside to Wulingyuan, taking 40min and CNY 13.
- Last updated on Mar. 11, 2024 by Gabby Li -
