Beijing to Zhangye by train
Zhangye lies 1,372 km (853 mi) west of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 10 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,674 km (1,040 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Beijing | Zhangye | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 507,433 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 1,481 m (4,859 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Zhangye West railway station, Shandanmachang Railway Station, Minle Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 734000 |
Where to book trains from Beijing to Zhangye
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Staying in Zhangye
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Zhangye. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Guests have left 189 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zhangye from Beijing?
1,372 km (853 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing; by road roughly 1,674 km (1,040 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Zhangye by train?
About 7 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Zhangye?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Zhangye?
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Zhangye, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.