There are 5 ways to get from Altay to Zhangjiajie by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG)plane AAT - DYG
6h 11m¥4,332–9,538Train via Beijing
cheapest- Take the train from Altay to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Beijing West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Zhangjiajie West Stationtrain
2d 22h¥647–2,053Train, bus
- Take the train from Altay to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Zhengzhoutrain
- Take the train from Zhengzhou to Changsha Southtrain
- Take the bus from Changsha Lituo to Zhangjiajiebus
2d 11h¥852–1,563Drive 3,513.7 km
- Drive from Altay to Zhangjiajiecar 3,513.7 km
39h 19m¥2,954–4,266Train
- Take the train from Altay to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Shangqiutrain
- Take the train from Shangqiu to Chongqing Westtrain
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Zhangjiajie West Stationtrain
2d 14h¥1,212–2,233
Altay Airport (AAT) to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Altay to Zhangjiajie is to train and bus which costs ¥850 - ¥1600 and takes 2 days 11h.
The fastest way to get from Altay to Zhangjiajie is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs ¥4300 - ¥10000.
No, there is no direct train from Altay to Zhangjiajie station. However, there are services departing from Altay and arriving at Zhangjiajie West Station via Kuitun, Ürümqi, Shangqiu and Chongqing West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
The distance between Altay and Zhangjiajie is 2844 km. The road distance is 3513.7 km.
The best way to get from Altay to Zhangjiajie without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 11h and costs ¥850 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Altay to Zhangjiajie, including transfers.
Altay to Zhangjiajie train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Altay station.
The best way to get from Altay to Zhangjiajie is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs ¥4300 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥2300 and takes 2 days 14h.
Zhangjiajie is 2h ahead of Altay. It is currently 8:03 PM in Altay and 10:03 PM in Zhangjiajie.
Altay to Zhangjiajie train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Kuitun station.
What companies run services between Altay, China and Zhangjiajie, China?
China Eastern Airlines and Fuzhou Airlines fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Altay to Zhangjiajie West Station via Altay, Kuitun, Ürümqi, Shangqiu, and Chongqing West in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Altay Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–9,500
- Website
- fuzhou-air.cn
Flights from Altay Airport to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–9,500
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- China Railways
Train from Altay to Kuitun
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–130
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Altay to Kuitun
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–130
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Altay to Karamay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–110
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Adult - second class
- ¥75–110
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Adult - second class
- ¥75–110
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Karamay to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–220
Train from Kuitun to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–220
Train from Karamay to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥200–250
Train from Ürümqi to Zhengzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥260–370
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥550–700
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥800–1,200
Train from Ürümqi to Shangqiu
- Hard Seat
- ¥270–390
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥600–750
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥850–1,200
Train from Ürümqi to Beijing West Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥260–380
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥550–750
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥800–1,200
Train from Zhengzhou to Changsha South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥600–650
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,300
Train from Shangqiu to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥580–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,400–2,000
Train from Chongqing West to Zhangjiajie West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥400–440
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Beijing West Station to Zhangjiajie West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥900–1,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,500–1,700
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,100–3,100
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Changsha Lituo to Zhangjiajie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
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