Shenzhen to Zhangjiajie by train
Zhangjiajie lies 815 km (507 mi) north-west of Shenzhen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 16 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 995 km (618 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Shenzhen | Zhangjiajie | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 17.5 million | 441,804 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Zhangjiajie West Railway Station, Erjiahe Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 518000 | 427000 |
Where to book trains from Shenzhen to Zhangjiajie
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Staying in Zhangjiajie
Our booking partner lists 275 places to stay in Zhangjiajie. Of the 272 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (137), and 26 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.3 out of 10. Guests have left 15,226 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zhangjiajie from Shenzhen?
815 km (507 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shenzhen; by road roughly 995 km (618 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Zhangjiajie by train?
About 4 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shenzhen and Zhangjiajie?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Zhangjiajie?
Our booking partner lists 275 places to stay in Zhangjiajie, 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.