7h 14m, Direct
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ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao
14:18
ZhangjiajieZhangjiajie Xi(West)
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Shanghai to Zhangjiajie Train Tickets & Timetable
The Shanghai to Zhangjiajie route offers high-speed connections (1 change at Changsha South) and direct overnight services; train ticket options and classes include Second, First, Business on G/D trains, and Hard Seat, Hard Sleeper, Soft Sleeper on conventional trains. Main station pairs are Shanghai Hongqiao to Zhangjiajie West for high-speed, and Shanghai/Shanghai South to Zhangjiajie station for classic services. High-speed journeys take about 7 h 50 m–9 h 00 m with departures roughly 06:00–15:30, while direct sleepers take 18–21 h with evening departures; use the online schedule for real-time train times. Through price range: Second Class ¥820–900 (about $114–125 USD), First Class ¥1,250–1,400 (about $174–194 USD), Business ¥2,200–2,500 (about $306–347 USD); conventional Hard Sleeper ¥475–520 (about $66–72 USD), Soft Sleeper ¥715–780 (about $99–108 USD), Hard Seat ¥260–300 (about $36–42 USD) — prices vary by date and station. To secure best prices and seats, book tickets online; the search page shows timetable information, ticket availability, prices, departures, and tickets for purchase.
Shanghai to Zhangjiajie High-Speed Train Overview
The high-speed train Shanghai to Zhangjiajie route links Shanghai Hongqiao with Zhangjiajie West on China’s G-class network. Covering about 1,280 km (795 miles), the fastest service takes around 7 hours, reaching speeds up to 300 km/h (186 mph). The first direct train departs at 08:10 and the last direct leaves at 13:30, with 1–2 direct departures per day and frequent same-day connections via Changsha South. Second-class ticket prices start from approximately CNY 560 (USD 77). Direct trains stop at key stations such as Nanjing South, Hefei South, Wuhan, and Changsha. Book your trip online with Rail Monsters.
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Shanghai to Zhangjiajie Train Map
Plan your trip between Shanghai and city Zhangjiajie in China via high-speed rail. Use the Shanghai–Kunming High-Speed Railway to Changsha South, then transfer to Changsha West for the Changsha–Zhangjiajie–Jishou–Huaihua (Zhangjihuai) line. Key stations include Hangzhou East, Nanchang West, and Changsha. En route, you’ll cross the Qiantang River, skirt Poyang Lake, and pass Hunan’s low hills before the Wuling Mountains near Jishou. This travel and transport corridor links a coastal hub to a national park gateway.
Shanghai to Zhangjiajie Train
High-speed trains on the Shanghai to Zhangjiajie route use G- and D-series Fuxing/Hexie EMUs, offering Second, First, and Business Class seating. The fastest itinerary is a high-speed connection with a same-station transfer at Changsha South: Shanghai Hongqiao to Changsha South runs on the Shanghai–Kunming HSR at up to 300 km/h (186 mph), while the onward leg to Zhangjiajie West typically operates around 200–250 km/h (124–155 mph). End-to-end travel time is about 6.5 to 8 hours, depending on the specific pair of trains and intermediate stops such as Hangzhou East and Nanchang West.
In comparison, direct overnight conventional services (Z/K-category) from Shanghai to Zhangjiajie city station run at 120–160 km/h (75–99 mph) and take roughly 18–22 hours with many intermediate stops. High-speed trains provide modern interiors, power outlets, and trolley refreshments, while the overnight trains offer Hard/Soft Sleeper berths and a dining car. For the shortest journey, choose the high-speed connection via Changsha South; for a through ride with a bed, the sleeper is the alternative.
Z-class
Z-class non-stop expresses link major cities overnight with direct long-distance service
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CRH G-class
G-class CRH trains operate up to 350 km/h for fast intercity travel
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D-class
D-class trains commonly reach service speeds up to 250 km/h
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T-class
T-class Express connects major Chinese cities, reaching about 160 km/h
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Y
Y trains serve long overnight routes with comfortable soft-sleeper cabins.
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K-class
K-class Fast Express serves long routes with sleepers, dining cars and 120 km/h speeds
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C-Class
C-Class intercity trains run frequent short routes, often reaching speeds up to 250 km/h
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Cities at Both Ends
Shanghai, China’s largest city, grew from a 19th-century treaty port into a global hub, known for the Bund, Yu Garden, and the soaring Shanghai Tower. From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, trains run to Zhangjiajie, arriving at Zhangjiajie West Station. Zhangjiajie in Hunan is famed for the UNESCO-listed Wulingyuan sandstone pillars, Tianmen Mountain, and the Glass Bridge, alongside deep Tujia heritage.
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