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HELP Me With The Train Zhangjiazie-Chongqing

I tried to look at the ticket for Zhangjiajie to Chongqing. There's no direct high speed rail to Chongqing. But there's a hard sleeper one, almost 6 hrs trip and only $10 on Trip(dot)com. Is the price realiable? Why it is so cheap for 6 hrs trip?

Traveling from Zhangjiajie to Chongqing by train can be a bit confusing because there is no direct high-speed train connecting the two cities. Most options involve slower conventional trains, which can include hard seat, soft seat, or hard sleeper options.

The ticket you found for about $10 on Trip.com for a 6-hour journey sounds plausible for a hard sleeper on a conventional train. The low price is due to a few factors:

  • It is not a high-speed train. Conventional trains in China are much slower, often making multiple stops, which lowers the cost.
  • Hard sleeper tickets are one of the most basic accommodations on an overnight or long-distance train. They are essentially simple bunks without much privacy or luxury.
  • China’s railway system is highly subsidized, and local conventional trains are priced very affordably for domestic travelers.

Things to keep in mind:

  • Six hours is a reasonable duration for a conventional train on this route, considering the distance and terrain.
  • Verify the ticket price on official platforms like 12306.cn (China Railway official booking site) if possible, since third-party platforms sometimes show slightly discounted prices or include service fees.
  • Hard sleepers can be quite basic and noisy, so if comfort is a concern, you might consider a soft sleeper, which is more expensive but more comfortable for a daytime or overnight trip.
  • Arrive early at the station to ensure boarding and to find your seat/berth without issues.

In summary, the $10 price is likely correct for a basic hard sleeper on a conventional train, and the low cost is due to the train type, class of ticket, and China’s affordable domestic rail pricing.

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