Beijing → Zhangjiajie
2026-10-24 · live availability
Every departure still bookable for 2026-10-24 is listed below — the first leaves Beijing at 13:35 and the last at 13:35. The quickest takes 23h 16m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $35 per passenger. The top class costs up to $85. Prices include our service fee, and every row shows the class that fare buys.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 23h 16m
- Trains per day
- 1
- First / last departure
- 13:35 / 13:35
- Departure stations
- Beijing Fengtai (北京丰台)
- Arrival stations
- Zhangjiajie (张家界)
- Fares from
- $35 (hard seat)
Beijing–Guangzhou line, then the Qianjiang–Zhangjiajie–Changde railway
To the sandstone pillars, with a transfer still to come at the end.
Trains from Beijing West reach Zhangjiajie West after a long run south and then west into Hunan. The station is close to the city of Zhangjiajie but still a bus or taxi ride from the national park entrances.
- The park has several gates; Wulingyuan is the one most visitors want, and it is a further 40 minutes from the station.
- Allow a full day for the journey and do not plan a park visit on arrival day.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To | from | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K267 | 13:35 | 12:51 +1 | 23:16 | Beijing Fengtai → Zhangjiajie | $85 | Soft Sleeper |
Train letters on this date: K. What the letters mean →
Which station do you leave from?
Big Chinese cities have several stations, miles apart. The station on your ticket is the one you need — the city name alone is not enough.
FAQ
How long does the train from Beijing to Zhangjiajie take?
The fastest service on this date takes 23h 16m. Slower trains on the same route take longer — the timetable above lists the actual duration for every departure, so sort by journey time if speed matters more than the hour you leave.
How much is a train ticket from Beijing to Zhangjiajie?
Second-class fares start at about $35 per passenger including our service fee. Second class is the standard choice; first class and business class cost more and buy wider seats, not a faster train. The quote page always shows the underlying local fare and our fee as separate lines.
Which station in Beijing does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Beijing Fengtai. Large Chinese cities have more than one station and they are not within walking distance of each other, so check the station printed on your ticket rather than the city name.
Do I need to print a ticket?
No. Chinese railway tickets are issued against your passport, not a piece of paper. Carry the same passport you booked with, and staff will scan it at the gate. Keep the booking confirmation on your phone in case a conductor asks which seat is yours.
How far in advance can I book?
Chinese tickets are released about two weeks before departure, and this page only shows dates inside that window. Popular dates and holiday periods sell out early, so book as soon as your travel date appears.
Which class should I book?
Second class is the default on high-speed trains and is comparable to a short-haul airline seat. First and business class add space and recline for a premium. On overnight trains the choice matters more: a hard sleeper is a real bed, a hard seat is not. Our guide to seats and sleepers explains what each one actually looks like.
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Timetable and fares read from China Railway and last checked on 2026-10-24. Prices include our service fee in US dollars.