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At present, there are only normal-speed overnight trains running between Shanghai, the metropolis, and Zhangjiajie, the world-famous tourist city, with a travel time of about 20 hours.
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 March 3rd, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K71 | 14:34 | 09:22+1 | 18 h 48 min |
| K1373 | 16:49 | 12:58+1 | 20 h 9 min |
| K807 | 18:51 | 17:24+1 | 22 h 33 min |
- "+1" indicates that the train arrives the next day.
- These trains all depart from Shanghai South Railway Station but arrive at different train stations in Zhangjiajie. Trains K1373 and K807 arrive at Zhangjiajie Railway Station, which is centrally located and closer to Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Train K71 arrives 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 March 3rd, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K808 | 15:54 | 12:58+1 | 21 h 4 min |
| K73 | 16:02 | 12:15+1 | 20 h 13 min |
| K1374 | 18:58 | 15:12+1 | 20 h 14 min |
- "+1" indicates that the train arrives the next day.
- Trains K808 and K1374 depart from Zhangjiajie Railway Station. Train K73 departs 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
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$79 (556 CNY) | US$51 (355 CNY) | US$27 (189.5 CNY) |
Shanghai to Zhangjiajie by Train or Airplane?
| Train | Airplane | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 20 hours | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Ticket Price | Soft sleeper: US$79 Hard sleeper: US$51 |
US$100-129 |
| Punctuality | Occasional delays | Occasional delays |
