Changsha to Zhangjiajie Train

330 km · about 1h 45min · 56+ trains daily · from $19

330 km Distance
1h 45min Fastest Journey
56+ Daily Trains
$19 Price From (2nd Class)

About This Route

Changsha to Zhangjiajie takes you from Hunan's capital to the Avatar Mountains in about 1 hour 45 minutes. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, with its towering sandstone pillars, is one of China's most otherworldly landscapes and a UNESCO Global Geopark.

Which Train Should You Take?

G-trains take about 1 hour 45 minutes with frequent daily services. The route opened relatively recently, making Zhangjiajie much more accessible than before (the old bus took 5+ hours). D-trains are slightly slower but equally comfortable.

G
G-Trains Fastest & most popular
D
D-Trains Great value
Z
Z-Trains Overnight comfort

Seat Classes

Second class is perfect for under 2 hours. The trains on this route are newer models with good legroom and charging ports. No need to upgrade for such a short journey.

Second Class
Second Class from $19
First Class
First Class from $31
Business Class
Business Class from $67
Hard Sleeper
Hard Sleeper from $14

Learn more about each seat type in our complete guide to China train seat classes.

Tips for This Route

Zhangjiajie West station is the high-speed stop — it's about 30 minutes from the national park entrance by bus or taxi. Book park tickets online in advance during peak season (July–August, National Day). The glass bridge requires a separate ticket and advance reservation.

Changsha to Zhangjiajie High-Speed Trains

There are 56 daily trains between Changsha and Zhangjiajie. The fastest high-speed train (G6423) departs at 06:05 and takes 2h 39min.

Sample high-speed train schedule from Changsha to Zhangjiajie
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G6423 06:05 08:44 2h 39min
G2426 06:55 08:48 1h 53min
G2448 07:04 08:57 1h 53min
C7752 07:10 09:04 1h 54min
G2428 07:16 09:12 1h 56min
C7742 07:23 09:27 2h 4min
C7756 07:30 09:40 2h 10min
G2450 08:00 09:50 1h 50min

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Regular Trains

Slower but cheaper options including K-trains and T-trains with sleeper berths available for overnight travel.

Sample regular train schedule from Changsha to Zhangjiajie
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
Z298 02:10 05:20 3h 10min
Z8002 17:09 20:37 3h 28min

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Ticket Prices (USD)

Prices vary by train type and seat class. Second class on high-speed trains offers the best value for most travelers.

Standing
$7 – $43
Hard Seat
$7 – $10
First Class
$31 – $69
Hard Sleeper
$14
Second Class
$19 – $43
Soft Sleeper
$21
Business Class
$67 – $148
Superior Class
$34 – $76
Deluxe Soft Sleeper
$37
Premium First Class
$44 – $90

Prices are in USD, approximate and may vary by date, availability and exchange rate. Last updated: 2026-05-16.