Which stations serve Shanghai and Zhangjiajie?

Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai South, Shanghai Songjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Zhangjiajie, Zhangjiajie West serve Zhangjiajie.

Shanghai to Zhangjiajie Train

上海 → 张家界

Shanghai to Zhangjiajie takes between 7 hours 15 minutes and 9 hours 11 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 07:04 and the last at 12:44. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Shanghai and Zhangjiajie. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

Plan a complete rail itinerary with stops, transfers and stations on this interactive route map.Open Full Railway Map →

From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G219	07:04Shanghai Hongqiao	14:19Zhangjiajie West	7h15m
G1471	12:12Shanghai South	20:46Zhangjiajie West	8h34m
G1368	12:44Shanghai Hongqiao	21:55Zhangjiajie West	9h11m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

Trip.comhttps://www.trip.com/trains/china/Official 12306https://www.12306.cn/en/index.html

Railway Stations in Shanghai and Zhangjiajie

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Zhangjiajie. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
Shanghai上海
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
Shanghai South上海南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 9
Shanghai West上海西
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

Railway Stations in Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie张家界
Other railway station in Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie West张家界西
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Zhangjiajie (张家界)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	7 hours 15 minutes on G219 (07:04 to 14:19)
First train	07:04 G219 from Shanghai Hongqiao
Last train	12:44 G1368 from Shanghai Hongqiao
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South
Arrival stations on timetable	Zhangjiajie West
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Zhangjiajie train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h15m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Shanghai and Zhangjiajie.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.