How to Get from Beijing to Zhangjiajie - By Flight & Train

Before you study the transportation between Beijing and Zhangjiajie, you may wonder why putting Beijing and Zhangjiajie in one trip? The answers are clear. Beijing is the most important gateway city to China with many international flights running to everyday. That means once you enter China and you can easily access to Zhangjiajie within several hours. Beijing is a melting pot of global power, ancient culture and modern energy. Walk on the Great Wall of China, experience the rich history of an ancient culture, and feel the energy an power of one of the fastest developing areas in the world. AND THEN, transfer to Zhangjiajie, a totally different nature wonderland with peculiar sandstone pillars and peaks and outdoor paradise filled with thrilling activities and challenges. Huge contrast for your Beijing Zhangjiajie travel, isn’t it?

Now, it is time to check the latest transportation guide to know how to get from Beijing to Zhangjiajie 2025 and which is the most convenient way for the transfer. Keep reading!

How Far is Zhangjiajie from Beijing?

Beijing is situated at the northern tip of the roughly triangular North China Plain, while Zhangjiajie is located at the northwest of Hunan Province. To see them on a map, Zhangjiajie is located at the southwest of Beijing, about 1559 kilometers (967 miles) away. There are direct flights and train running from Beijing to Zhangjiajie. Travelers can take a flight to Zhangjiajie within 3 hours. It is also available to take a high speed train from Beijing to Zhangjiajie, which needs about about 11 hours. Check the following detailed location & transfer map to get quick information to travel from Beijing to Zhangjiajie.

(Note: If you are looking for Zhangjiajie to Beijing transportation, you can turn to How to Travel from Zhangjiajie to Beijing 2025.)

Beijing to Zhangjiajie Map

1. Beijing to Zhangjiajie Flights (Fast, Convenient & Most Recommended)

• Duration: 3 hours around
• From - To: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) / Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (DYG)

Taking a flight from Beijing to Zhangjiajie is chosen by most travelers who want to combine a Beijing tour with Zhangjiajie. There are several direct flights from Beijing to Zhangjiajie. It takes off at Beijing Capital International Airport or Beijing Daxing International Airport and arrives at Zhangjiajie Huehua International Airport. The whole travel time is about 2.5 hours. It means you can have half day Beijing tour on the departure day from Beijing to Zhangjiajie, which saves you a lot of time when taking this flight.

Travel Tip: Since there are only a few direct flights from Beijing to Zhangjiajie, some travelers would take a connecting flight in the peak travel season. The connecting flights may make a stop for several hours in Changsha, Hengyang, Yantai, Jinan. It is time-consuming and you can use it in special cases.

Zhangjiajie to Beijing Flight: Also there are several direct flights from Zhangjiajie to Beijing. You can take the flight from Hehua Airport and reach Beijing Capital International Airport or Beijing Daxing International Airport. You can finish your whole day Zhangjiajie tour and then head to the airport for leave.

The Great Wall

6 Days Beijing to Zhangjiajie Fantastic Adventure Tour

Itinerary: Beijing / Zhangjiajie / Fenghuang Ancient Town
Highlights: Beijing (Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall), Zhangjiajie (National Park, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, Tianmen Mountain)

2. Beijing to Zhangjiajie High Speed Train

• Duration: About 11 hours
• From - To: Beijing West Railway Station (北京西站) - Zhangjiajie West Railway Station (张家界西站)

At present, there is one daily high speed trains running from Beijing to Zhangjiajie. Becasue of the long distance, it needs about 11 hours. Besides, there are 2 overnight normal trains from Beijing to Zhangjiajie Railway Station (张家界站) and Zhangjiajie West Railway Station.

(Note: The above schedules may be adjusted based on the real situation. Please head to our real-time China train page to check Beijing to Zhangjiajie Train Schedules & Tickets.)

5 Days Amazing Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang Ancient Town Tour

Itinerary: Zhangjiajie / Fenghuang / Zhangjiajie
Highlights: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie, Tianmen Mountain, Fenghuang Ancient Town

3. Beijing to Zhangjiajie Via Changsha - Alternative Options

When traveling from Beijing to Zhangjiajie, some travelers would make a transit in Changsha, the capital city in Hunan Province. Many daily flights and high speed trains are running from Beijing to Changsha and also both flights and trains are available from Changsha to Zhangjiajie. This makes the transfer not complicated.

Beijing to Changsha: by Flight & High Speed Train

● By Flight (2.5-3 hours): Dozens of direct flights take off from Beijing Capital International Airport to Changsha Huanghua International Airport everyday. It needs around 2.5-3 hours. Since there are many schedules in a day and you can choose any one to suit for your time to reach Changsha.

● By High Speed Train (5-8 hours): There are more than 20 bullet trains running from Beijing West Railway Station (北京西站) to Changsha South Railway Station (长沙南站). The earliest one starts around 07:00 in the early morning and the last one around 17:00 in the afternoon. The whole time needs about 5 hours to 8 hours. Learn more Real-time Schedules & Tickets from Beijing to Changsha >>

Changsha to Zhangjiajie: By High Speed Train

There are over 40 high speed trains running from Changsha Railway Station (长沙站) or Changsha South Railway Station to Zhangjiajie West Railway Station. The whole train journey takes 2-3.5 hours usually. To know the detailed imformation, you can check How to Transfer from Changsha to Zhangjiajie.

How to Transfer?

Option One: Beijing to Changsha by Flight + Changsha to Zhangjiajie by Train (about 5 hours)

If you take the morning flight from Beijing to Changsha and then take the noon train from Changsha to Zhangjiajie, you'll arrive in Zhangjiajie around 13:00-14:00. If you take the afternoon flight from Beijing to Changsha and then for the late train from Changsha to Zhangjiajie, you'll arrive in Zhangjiajie during 18:00-21:00. The whole transfer time needs about 5 hours. If you choose flights, it is fast but costs a little higher than by train.

Option Two: Beijing to Changsha by High Speed Train + Changsha to Zhangjiajie by High Speed Train (about 8 hours)

Travelers should hop on the morning G train from Beijing to Changsha before 12:00 and take the afternoon high speed train from Changsha to Zhangjiajie. The transfer between Changsha South Railway Station and Changsha Railway Station needs about 30 minutes either by metro or by taxi. Then, the whole travel time takes about 8 hours.

5 Days Changsha & Zhangjiajie Avatar Scenery Tour by Bullet Train

Itinerary: Changsha / Zhangjiajie
Highlights: Hunan Provincial Museum, Yuelu Academy, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, Tianmen Mountain

How to Plan your Beijing Zhangjiajie Travel?

To combine Beijing and Zhangjiajie in one trip, you need to spend about 6 days to 8 days.

You need 2 or 3 full days to explore the best highlights of Beijing, including Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Hutongs, etc. If you have more days, you can go for an in-depth Great Wall hiking or explore more hidden attractions in the city.

Zhangjiajie is a scenic paradise with over 3000 narrow sandstone pillars and peaks, many over 200 meters high. There are many stunning tourist attractions scattered in and around Zhangjiajie City. It is a good idea to spend about 2 to 3 days in the north of Zhangjiajie City, about 30~40 kilometers away. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain are usually combined into a two-day itinerary. Furthermore, Yellow Dragon Cave, Baofeng Lake and Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge can be visited in one day. To travel in-depth with a visit to Tianmen Mountain, it will take another day, forming 5 days’ itinerary. 

>> 6 Days Beijing to Zhangjiajie Fantastic Adventure Tour

To travel extensively, you can add Xian, Guilin, Shanghai into your trip. Usually, you’ll spend two days in Xian, 3 days in Guilin and 2 days in Shanghai. Take a look at the following sample itinerary:

>> 13 Days China Landscape Tour including Zhangjiajie and Guilin (Beijing / Xian / Zhangjiajie / Guilin / Shanghai)

Beijing Forbidden City

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

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