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At present, there are one pair of high-speed trains and two pairs of normal-speed overnight trains running between Shanghai, the metropolis, and Zhangjiajie, the world-famous tourist city.
In Shanghai, these trains operate at Shanghai South Railway Station, which is located in the downtown area. In Zhangjiajie, these trains terminate at Zhangjiajie Railway Station or Zhangjiajie West Railway Station.
Quick Facts
- Distance: 1,500 kilometers (932 miles)
- Duration: approximately 20 hours
- Terminals: Shanghai South Railway Station, Zhangjiajie Railway Station, Zhangjiajie West Railway Station
- Main stops: Shanghai South, Jiaxing, Hangzhou, Yiwu, Jinhua, Zhuzhou, Changsha, Yiyang, Changde, Cili, Zhangjiajie
Shanghai to Zhangjiajie Train Schedules
(Updated on May 4th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1369 | 12:41 | 22:02 | 9h 21m |
| K71 | 14:13 | 08:53 (next day) | 18h 40m |
| K1373 | 16:55 | 12:30 (next day) | 19h 35m |
- These trains all depart from Shanghai South Railway Station but arrive at different train stations in Zhangjiajie. Trains K1373 arrives at Zhangjiajie Railway Station, which is centrally located and closer to Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Train K71 and G1369 arrive at the newly-built Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, which is a bit further away from the city center.
- Check out the Shanghai train schedules and the Zhangjiajie train schedules.
Zhangjiajie to Shanghai Train Schedules
(Updated on May 4th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1367 | 07:50 | 16:36 (next day) | 8h 46m |
| K73 | 15:53 | 12:03 (next day) | 20h 10m |
| K1374 | 18:35 | 15:12 (next day) | 20h 37m |
- Train K1374 departs from Zhangjiajie Railway Station. Train K73 and G1367 depart from Zhangjiajie West Railway Station. Both train stations have easy access to the tourist attractions by bus.
- Check out the Zhangjiajie to Shanghai up-to-date train schedules.
Shanghai-Zhangjiajie Train Ticket Prices
For Normal-Speed Trains
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$79 (488.5 CNY) | US$51 (310.5 CNY) | US$27 (180.5 CNY) |
For High-Speed Trains
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$344 (2,369 CNY) | US$178 (1,227 CNY) | US$108 (739 CNY) |
Shanghai to Zhangjiajie by Train or Airplane?
| High-Speed Train | Normal Train | Airplane | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 9 hours | 20 hours | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Ticket Price | First Class: US$178 Second Class: US$108 |
Soft sleeper: US$79 Hard sleeper: US$51 |
US$100-129 |
| Punctuality | Punctual | Occasional delays | Occasional delays |
