Hami to Zhangye by train
Zhangye lies 727 km (452 mi) south-east of Hami, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 48 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 887 km (551 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hami | Zhangye | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 246,373 | 507,433 |
| Elevation | 783 m (2,569 ft) | 1,481 m (4,859 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Hongguang Railway Station, Liushuquan South Railway Station, Yandun East Railway Station | Zhangye West railway station, Shandanmachang Railway Station, Minle Railway Station |
Clocks in Zhangye are 2 h ahead of Hami right now, so a 3 h 48 min journey lands 5 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Hami 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.
Book a hotel in Zhangye
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Common questions
How far is Zhangye from Hami?
727 km (452 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Hami; by road roughly 887 km (551 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hami to Zhangye by train?
About 3 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hami and Zhangye?
Zhangye is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Urumqi).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.