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.
  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

 

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

 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. 
  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

 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

 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.