Wuhan – Zhangjiajie West by High Speed Train

 Introductions

Embarking on a high-speed train journey from Wuhan (武汉) to Zhangjiajie (张家界) is an exciting trip through the heart of China. For foreign tourists, this presents an opportunity to experience the country’s state-of-the-art rail system. While there is one direct train between these cities, opting for a transfer at Changsha South (长沙南, Changshanan) can provide a higher frequency of options and flexibility in your travel planning.

 1. Wuhan to Zhangjiajie via Changsha South, More Trains

Due to the limited direct high-speed train service between Wuhan and Zhangjiajie West, let’s explore the alternative which involves a transfer at Changsha South. The schedule is dynamic and subject to change, so please check reliable souces for the most current information. Here’s an overview of what you might expect:

2. Wuhan to Zhangjiajie by Direct High Speed Train G689

	Changsha to Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang to Zhangjiajie, Furongzhen to Zhangjiajie,Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie , Guilin to Zhangjiajie, Shanghai to Zhangjiajie
	Hotels close to Wulingyuan Forest Park, Hotels close to Tianmenshan Park
	Zhangjiajie Park (Wulingyuan etrance ticket, Cableway, Bailong elevator), Tianmenshan Park (entrace ticket, Cableway, Line A, Line B package)
	Flights to or from Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport

Zhangjiajie West Station to Wulingyuan Park

On arrival at Zhangjiajiexi Railway Station, you have the option of taking the public bus to Wulingyuan Forest Park. This bus will depart when full with a fare of ¥13 per person. The first bus departs at 08:30 AM, and the last one at 5:00 PM. Alternatively, you could take a taxi to Wulingyuan Park, which would take around 30 minutes.

Bus Timetable & Travel Time

The bus schedule are for reference only as it may vary.

Read about:  From Zhangjiajie West Station to Wulingyuan by bus

Information on the Departure City Train Station

Information on the Arrival City Train Station

 Metro Maps & Official Sites

For navigating Wuhan, you can refer to the Wuhan Metro Map which provides an extensive network to travel around the city. You can also visit the official Wuhan Metro website for up-to-date travel information and the metro map.

• Wuhan Metro website (Chinese): www.wuhanrt.com
• Map:  www.wuhanrt.com/wh-metro-public-page/comprehensive.html (Chinese)

Zhangjiajie West Station to Tianmenshan

On arrival at Zhangjiajiexi Railway Station, you can either take a taxi to Tianmenshan Mountain (approximately 18 minutes drive) or take Bus 17 to Wuling Mountain Treasure Museum Station.

Zhangjiajie High-Speed Rail Bus Terminal

Zhangjiajie High-Speed Rail Bus Terminal (Chinese name: 张家界高铁汽车客运站), which is next to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station started service on May Day, 2020. It mainly serves as a comprehensive transport hub. It has bus services to or from Wulingyuan, Cili, Sangzhi, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianzishan (Zhonghu), Jiangya, etc, which makes it convenient for travelers who arrive by bullet train at Zhangjiajie West Railway Station to catch a bus to different scenic areas. Meanwhile, travelers from different scenic areas can also take a bus to Zhangjiajie High-Speed Rail Terminal and walk to Zhangjiajie West to catch your high-speed trains.