The land distance from
Chengdu to
Jiuzhaigou is about 420 kilometers (260 miles). At present, no direct
Chengdu - Jiuzhaigou Train is available. According to the latest news, the
Chengdu - Jiuzhaigou Train will start to run in 2024. At that time, you can travel between these two places by train in about 2 hours. Now, travelers can take a bullet train to the nearest Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station, which is 90km from Jiuzhaigou scenic area and then take a bus to get there, which is the most economic and also fast way.
Chengdu - Jiuzhaigou direct buses take 8 to 10 hours on the way from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou with a fare of CNY 168 / 238 per person. The only one direct flight takes 55 minutes on board, but the ticket fare is much higher, generally ranging from CNY1,000 to CNY1,500.
Best Way to Travel from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou
1. First Choice: Chengdu- Huanglong Jiuzhai Train + Bus: 4h; CNY200
Step 1: Chengdu - Huanglongjiuzhai Bullet Train
| Train No. | C5782, 5792, 5752, 5766, 5796, 5756 |
| Ticket Price | CNY 128-141 for 2nd Class Seat
CNY 205-225 for 1st Class Seat |
| Duration | about 2h |
| Departure time | 06:45, 10:29, 11:46, 14:44, 15:45, 18:36 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Chengdu East - Huanglongjiuzhai |
Step 2:
Huanglongjiuzhai - Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area Bus
| Dep. - Arr. | Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station - Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area |
| Ticket Price | CNY 51 |
| Duration | 2h |
| Departure time frame | 08:30 - 09:10
12:20 - 12:50
14:00 - 14:40
16:55 - 17:35
17:40 - 18:20
20:35 - 21:15 |
2. Non-stop Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou Long-Distance Bus: 8-10h; CNY 168 - 238
| Starting Point | Schedule | Fare |
| Chengdu Xinnanmen Coach Station | 8:20 | CNY 168 |
| East Railway Station Coach Station | 9:30; 13:00; 15:00 | CNY 238 |
| Chadianzi Coach Station | 10:10; 12:00; 14:00 | CNY 238 |
| Yipin Tianxia Metro Station | 8:30 | CNY 238 |
3. Fast Flight: Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou Flight: 40 minutes, CNY 1,000 - 1,500
Only one direct flight is operated from
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or Tianfu International Airport to
Jiuhuang Airport. The flying time is about one hour. It departs at either 18:30 or 13:20. Upon landing at Jiuhuang Airport, passengers can take the airport shuttle bus to Jiuzhaigou National Park, taking CNY 45 per person and about an hour. Or you can also take a taxi to the scenic area directly. In general, the fare is CNY 200 to 260 for a single trip.
Best Way to Travel from Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu
1. First Choice: Jiuzhaigou - Huanglongjiuzhai Bus + Bullet Train: 4h; CNY200
Step 1: Jiuzhaigou - Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station Bus
| Dep. - Arr. | Jiuzhaigou Tourist Center - Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station |
| Ticket Price | CNY 51 |
| Duration | 2h |
| Departure time | 06:00, 10:00, 11:30, 15:20, 17:00, 20:00 |
Step 2: Huanglongjiuzhai - Chengdu Bullet Train
| Train No. | C5784, C5794, C5754, C5798, C5758 |
| Ticket Price | CNY 115/141 for 2nd Class Seat
CNY 184/225 for 1st Class Seat |
| Duration | about 2h |
| Departure time | 09:04, 13:10, 15:31, 18:18, 21:19 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Huanglongjiuzhai - Chengdu East |
2. Non-stop Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu Long-distance Bus: 7.5 - 10h; CNY 168 per person
Long-distance buses from Jiuzhaigou National Park Scenic Area can send travelers to Chengdu Downtown. It will take 7.5 to 10 hours on the way with the ticket fare of CNY 168.
| Dep. - Arri. | Schedule | Ticket Fare |
| Jiuzhougou Goukou Coach Station - Xinnanmen | 8:30; 13:00 | CNY 168 |
| Jiuzhaigou Tourist Center - Xinnanmen | 8:30 | CNY 168 |
3. Fast Flight: Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu Flight: 1h, CNY 800 to 1,500
After sightseeing Jiuzhaigou National Park, tourists can take airport shuttle bus or taxi to Jiuhuang Airport first. There is one flight daily from Jiuhuang Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu Airport or Tianfu Airport every day, departing either at 15:50 or 20:10. Generally speaking, the ticket fare ranges from CNY 800 to 1,500.
- Last updated on Sep. 05, 2024 by Gabby Li -