Introductions
High-speed train travel from Hefei (合肥) to Zhangjiajie (张家界) is an efficient and scenic way to journey between these locations. Opting for the train means enjoying the comforts and reliability of modern rail technology while taking in the beauty of the Chinese countryside.
Train Schedules
 | 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 |
Departure: Hefei South Railway Station
- Opened: 2014
- Location: Google Maps Location
- Metro: Accessible by Line 1 and Line 3 (Hefeinan Zhan, 合肥南站) – Metro Map
Hefei South Railway Station is a primary station for high-speed trains in Hefei and offers a wide range of amenities for travelers.
Arrival: Zhangjiajie West Railway Station
- Opened: 2019
- Location: Google Maps Location
- Metro: Currently, there’s no metro access to the station. Local buses and taxis are the primary means of transportation to the city center.
Zhangjiajie West Railway Station is one of the newer additions to China’s extensive high-speed rail network and serves as the main station for travelers visiting the renowned Zhangjiajie area.
Metro Maps & Official Sites
For detailed Metro maps and official website information, please refer to:
The metro in Hefei is essential for smooth transportation to the train station, whereas in Zhangjiajie, you’ll rely on buses or taxis to reach your destination from the station.
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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