How to Transfer between Yichang and Zhangjiajie: by Train

Many tourists travel the Yangtze cruise and Zhangjiajie together. For a more convenient transfer, most plan a Zhangjiajie visit before a Chongqing to Yichang downstream cruise, or Zhangjiajie trip after a Yichang to Chongqing upstream cruise. But if you need to transfer between Zhangjiajie and Yichang, which is about 192km (340km / 4 hours by car) away, refer to the following details including Yichang Zhangjiajie Travel map, 3 travel options (direct normal train, transfer via Wuhan, and transfer via Changsha), travel tips, etc.

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From Yichang to Zhangjiajie by Train

Without direct flights and high-speed between, the most advisable way is to make a stopover in Wuhan, which has suitable travel time. Although there's one K train that directly connects Yichang and Zhangjiajie, it's not suggested due to its inconvenient departure time. You can also opt to transfer first to Changsha before heading to Zhangjiajie.

Option 1: Via Wuhan - Most Suggested (stay overnight in Wuhan)

Option 2: Via Changsha (stay overnight in Yichang)

You can also transfer first to Changsha, which is well connected to both Yichang and Zhangjiajie with frequent bullet trains.

‣ Step 1 - Yichang to Changsha Train

4 daily G trains run for about 4 hours from Yichang East Railway Station to Changsha South Railway Station and Changsha Railway Station, which depart from 6:15 to 9:40. Besides, 3 K and Z trains to Changsha Railway Station depart from 18:30 to 23:30, taking about 5.5 hours. (Tips: better take a train arriving in Changsha before 10:00)

‣ Step 2 - Changsha to Zhangjiajie Bullet Train

Over 40 daily G and C trains run from Changsha Railway Station / Changsha South Railway Station to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, for 2 - 3 hours. Trains run from 6:10 to 21:20. (Tips: better take a train from Changsha after 12:00)

From Zhangjiajie to Yichang by Direct Train

The most convenient way to transfer is by Zhangjiajie to Yichang train. However, during peak seasons, it can be hard to book the train, so alternatively you can make a transfer via nearby Changsha or Wuhan.

Option 1: By Zhangjiajie to Yichang Train - Most Convenient (Unstable Schedule)

There's one K train to transfer, which takes about 6 hours. The train usually departs at 11:12 from Zhangjiajie Railway Station and arrives at 17:04 at Yichang East Railway Station. You can then transfer to catch your cruise on the same day. However, during off seasons, no trains are available.

Option 2: Via Wuhan

‣ Step 1 - Zhangjiajie to Wuhan Bullet Train

Only 1 G train which takes about 5 hours from Zhangjiajie to Wuhan. The train departs from Zhangjiajie West Railway Station at 10:40 and reaches Wuhan Railway Station at 15:40.

‣ Step 2 - Wuhan to Yichang Bullet Train

Over 100 daily G and D trains transfer from Wuhan Railway Station / Wuchang Railway Station/ Hankou Railway Station to Yichang East Railway Station, taking about 2 - 2.5 hours from early morning to late night. (Tips: better book a train leaving Wuhan for Yichang after 16:20 at Wuhan Railway Station the same day you arrive in Wuhan.)

Option 3: Via Changsha

‣ Step 1 - Zhangjiajie to Changsha Bullet Train

About 45 daily G and C trains run from Zhangjiajie West Railway Station to Changsha Railway Station and Changsha South Railway Station, which take about 2 to 3.5 hours. These trains depart from 7:00 - 21:00. (Tips: better take a train arriving in Changsha before 16:00)

‣ Step 2 - Changsha to Yichang Bullet Train

4 daily G trains depart from Changsha South Railway Station to Yichang East Railway Station, for 4 - 4.5 hours, departing from 16:11 - 18:22.

Tips for Boarding Yangtze Cruise: Since the train, whether from Wuhan or Changsha, arrives in Yichang at night, you can hire a local taxi or our private transfer to get to the port in Yichang for cruise boarding. You're highly suggested to contact us yangtze-river-cruises.com, which will offer safe, clean, comfortable, non-smoking, and air-conditioned private vehicles with experienced drivers and English-speaking tour guides as an important part of our tour packages.

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