Introductions
Travelling by high-speed train is a swift and comfortable mode of transportation between Luoyang Longmen and Zhangjiajie West, with a necessary transfer at Changsha South. For those seeking the optimal way to explore China’s diverse cities, high-speed rail offers a timely and scenic journey.
Railway Map
Train Schedules
Step 1. Luoyang Longmen to Changsha South
| Train Type | Departure Station | Arrival Station | Duration | Frequency | Price Range |
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| high-speed | Luoyang Longmen (洛阳龙门) | Changsha South (长沙南) | Approx. 4-4.5 hrs | 9 trains daily | 495.5 |
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For a live schedule, refer to www.chinahighlights.com/china-trains/ & www.trip.com/china-trains/
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Step 2. Changsha South to Zhangjiajie West
Approximately 10 bullet trains leave daily from Changsha South for Zhangjiajie West, taking 3 to 3.5 hours.
Note: Please check the current train schedules on official websites or platforms before planning your trip.
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 | Hotels close to Wulingyuan Forest Park, Hotels close to Tianmenshan Park |
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Train Station Information
Departure: Luoyang Longmen Railway Station (洛阳龙门站)
- Location: Google Maps
- Metro Lines: Luoyang subway line 2
Arrival: Zhangjiajie West Railway Station (张家界西站, Zhangjiajiexi)
- Name: Zhangjiajie West Railway Station (张家界西站, Zhangjiajiexi)
- Location: Main station serving the area
- Transport: Taxi and bus services available
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.
| Zhangjiajie West – Wulingyuan by bus | ||||||
| From – To | Operation time | Ticket Fares | Duration | |||
| Zhangjiajie West – Wulingyuan | 08:30 – 17:00 | CNY13 | 40mins | |||
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.
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