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Best Way to Travel between Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou

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 -

Questions & Answers on Best Way to Travel between Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou

Asked by Jo Anne from SINGAPORE | Nov. 16, 2024 07:28

Purchase bus tickets from huanglong jiuzhai train station to JZG tourist centre and return ticket

Hi, which website to purchase the bus tickets from train station to JZG tourist centre and return ticket as well? Thanks

Answers (1)

Answered by Janice | Nov. 17, 2024 23:41

You need to book the ticket on the WeChat mini program 九旅悦行. Buying on the site is also accepted.

Asked by Chris from MALAYSIA | Nov. 08, 2024 04:22

Possible Didi?

Hi, do you have estimate price if we take Didi from huanglong jiuzhai to jiuzhaigou? And, is it possible to get a didi there?

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Nov. 10, 2024 22:36

There are convenient direct buses from Huanglong Jiuzhai Railway Station to Jiuzhaigou Park departing according to the train arrivals, so you don't need to hail a didi car.

Asked by Cliff from SINGAPORE | Nov. 06, 2024 23:49

Road condition from Huanglongjiuzhai Train Station onward

Dear Sirs
many thanks for all this great info.
when taking bus or car onward to the scenic areas (huanglong and jiuzhaigou parks), what will be the situation of the roads? are these multi-lane highways or will there be cliffs with precipitous falls and winding roads on the edge of mountains as is common in Sichuan?
much appreciated on your help!

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Nov. 07, 2024 18:03

There are many corners on the highway, and you will come across cliffs, mountains, forests along the way.

Asked by Chris from MALAYSIA | Nov. 06, 2024 00:40

Travelling in JiuZhaiGou

I have booked a hotel in InterContinental at the end of December. My question is.. how do I travel around from the hotel to my destinations? I'm spending 4 days 3 nights there. Pretty overkill don't you think?

Answers (1)

Answered by Marcy | Nov. 06, 2024 18:43

You need to take a taxi to the entrance of Jiuzhaigou Park. I think two days and one night is enough for Jiuzhaigou.

Asked by Jessica from INDONESIA | Oct. 13, 2024 21:17

from Huanglongjiuzhai - Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area Bus

hello, if choose bullet train, arrival at Huanglongjiuzhai. Do we need to take a taxi to get to bus station or its in the same building with train station?

Answers (1)

Answered by Marcy | Oct. 14, 2024 18:53

The bus station is just outside the railway Station.