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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 Zhenjiangguan Railway Station, which is 92 miles 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 to 257 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.

How to Travel between Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou

Best Way to Travel from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou

1. First Choice: Chengdu-Zhenjiangguan Train + Bus; 4.5h; CNY200

Step 1: Chengdu - Zhenjiangguan Bullet Train

Train No.	C6376, C6352
Ticket Price	CNY 106-116 for 2nd Class Seat CNY 185-169 for 1st Class Seat
Duration	111min / 86min
Departure time	10:30, 16:20
Dep. - Arr.	Chengdu East - Zhenjianguan

Step 2: Zhenjiangguan - Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area Bus

Dep. - Arr.	Zhenjiangguan Railway Station - Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area
Ticket Price	CNY 48 - 98
Duration	2h 50min
Departure time	09:20, 12:40, 18:10

2. Non-stop Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou Long-Distance Bus: 8-10h; CNY 168 - 257

Starting Point	Schedule	Fare
Chengdu Xinnanmen Coach Station	8:10; 8:20	CNY 168
East Railway Station Coach Station	8:30; 9:30	CNY 175-238
Chadianzi Coach Station	9:30, 10:10	CNY 174-238
Yipin Tianxia Metro Station	8:30	CNY 257

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 - Zhenjiangguan Bus + Bullet Train: 4-5h; CNY200

Step 1: Jiuzhaigou - Zhenjiangguan Bus

Dep. - Arr.	Jiuzhaigou Bus Station - Zhenjiangguan Railway Station
Ticket Price	CNY 70
Duration	2h 50min
Departure time	08:30, 14:30

Step 2: Zhenjiangguan - Chengdu Bullet Train

Train No.	C6378, C6354
Ticket Price	CNY 106-116 for 2nd Class Seat CNY 185-169 for 1st Class Seat
Duration	111min / 86min
Departure time	12:51, 18:15
Dep. - Arr.	Zhenjianguan - Chengdu East

2. Non-stop Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu Long-distance Bus: 7.5 - 10h; CNY 168-257 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 168-257.

Dep. - Arri.	Schedule	Ticket Fare
Jiuzhougou Coach Station - Xinnanmen	8:30	CNY 168
Sanroyal International Hotel - Yipintianxia Metro Station	8:35	CNY 257

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 Apr. 21, 2024 by Gabby Li -

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

Asked by alex from SINGAPORE | Apr. 25, 2024 01:09

BUS fron zhenjianguan station to JZgou tourist center

hi i am arriving on 4 May 2014 zhenjianguan station at 0859 going to jiuzhaigou tourist center can i make reservation to board the bus just in case bus full

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Apr. 25, 2024 20:56

You can book in advance through the official WeChat account 易来客运.

Asked by Sunny from SINGAPORE | Apr. 20, 2024 00:50

Hi,is there any bus that go direct to my hotel from zhenjiangguan

Hi is there any direct bus that can drop me at the hotel near the jiuzhaigou senic area ? If yes how much ? Where/how to book ?

Answers (1)

Answered by Rita | Apr. 21, 2024 19:00

The bus will drop you at the tourist center of Jiuzhaigou. You can take it at Zhenjiangguan Railway Station and buy tickets on site. The fare is CNY 48 - 98 depending on the vehicle type.

Asked by Jay from AUSTRALIA | Apr. 19, 2024 01:04

Bus from Zhenjiangguan to Jiuzhaigou

Hi, the direct bus from Zhenjiangguan to Jiuzhaigou - where in Jiuzhaigou does it stop? Does it stop near the main area of Zhangzha Town? Or anywhere close to the entrance of the National Park?

Answers (1)

Answered by Rita | Apr. 21, 2024 22:47

It stops at the tourist center of Jiuzhaigou.

Asked by KK from GERMANY | Apr. 16, 2024 08:00

Zhenjiangguan Station Bus

I will arrive 08:59, what time is the next Bus to Jiuzhaigou? Is the Bus to Jiuzhaigou leaving from Zhenjiangguan Station or only from Songzhou Bus Station?
How much is it for foreigners? How can I pay the Bus and where is the Bus station in Jiuzhaigou area?

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Apr. 17, 2024 00:28

The bus departs at 09:20 from Zhenjiangguan Station and will stop at Jiuzhaigou Tourist Center. It costs CNY 48 - 168 depends on the vehicle type. You can pay on the site just before getting onboard the bus.

Asked by ken from HWEESZEWONG

YAHOO.COM.SG | Apr. 15, 2024 07:50

Accomodation

Going to JZGou from Chengdu 2 days enough? Any hotels around JZGou?

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Apr. 16, 2024 02:06

Yes, it's enough. There are many hotels near the tourist center, and some are starred hotels.