How to Travel from Beijing to Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie is 1567 kilometers (974 miles) from Beijing. You can find both flights and trains going from Beijing to Zhangjiajie. Clearly traveling by air is the best option for speed and comfort.
Beijing to Zhangjiajie Map
Beijing to Zhangjiajie Flight
It is the most logical and ultimately cost-effective way to fly from Beijing to Zhangjiajie directly. There are 1 to 2 nonstop flights every day, taking about 3 hours. As the flights are generally in the evening, you can get a full day in Beijing and the following full day in Zhangjiajie.
The flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport and arrive at Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport, which is 50 minutes drive from Wulingyuan, a district covering Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. It might be hard to get a direct flight ticket in peak travel season, fortunately, you can also get a transfer flight through Changsha.
There is no direct bus from Zhangjiajie Airport to Wulingyuan. If you book a Zhangjiajie tour with us, your private guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain, your hotel in Wulingyuan, and any other places you want to go.
Beijing to Zhangjiajie Train
Unless you have a lot of time, it would be a miserable journey to travel direct from Beijing to Zhangjiajie by train, because it takes a full 24 hours. Besides, there are no English signs on the train.
| Train Number | Departure Station to Arrival Station | Duration | Seat Type |
| K267 | 13:22 Beijing West → 12:30 + 1 Zhangjiajie | 23h8m | Hard Seat: 192 CNY Hard Sleeper: 328 CNY Soft Sleeper: 515 CNY |
| K473 | 16:16 Beijing → 16:43 +1 Zhangjiajie | 24h27m | Hard Seat: 198 CNY Hard Sleeper: 337 CNY Soft Sleeper: 530 CNY |
Notes:
- “+1” means the second day.
- The schedule listed above is for reference only. Please click China Train Ticket Service for the real-time schedule and ticket booking.
Beijing to Zhangjiajie Bullet Train
There is no direct bullet train from Beijing to Zhangjiajie. If you want to travel by high-speed train, you will have to go via Changsha, where there are direct bullet trains going to Zhangjiajie. The travel route is Beijing – Changsha – Zhangjiajie.
| Beijing to Zhangjiajie via Changsha | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Frequency Daily | Price |
| Beijing to Zhangjiajie | Beijing West Railway Station | Changsha South Railway Station | 6-7 hours | 16 departures from 07:03 to 15:40 | 649 CNY |
| Changsha to Zhangjiajie | Changsha Railway Station | Zhangjiajie West Railway Station | About 3 hours | 18 departures from 7:00 to 20:55 | 138 CNY |
Tips:
- You can book your bullet train tickets online 30 days early at most. Passports are needed.
- It is advised to get to the railway station at least 30 minutes in advance because you will need to pick up your ticket before you can enter the railway station.
Beijing to Zhangjiajie Tour with Us
Exploring Zhangjiajie
We can offer you a hassle-free round-trip tour traveling from Beijing to Zhangjiajie. Our travel experts will arrange everything for you- transports, hotels, itineraries, and our private local guides will help you get anywhere, and help escape the crowds.
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