Jiuzhaigou – Chongqing by High Speed Train & Bus

Chongqing – Jiuzhaigou by Train

If you’re planning to travel from Chongqing to Jiuzhaigou by train, you need to take a train to Chengdu East first, then catch a train to  Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station (nearest train station from Jiuzhaigou), from where you can connect to a direct through bus to Jiuzhaigou Valley in 2 hours.

Step 1: Departing from Chongqing for Chengdu East

Train Type Departure Station Arrival Station Frequency Duration Fares
high speed Chongqingbei (North) Chengdu East 44 daily 2hrs ¥161
high speed Chongqingxi (West) Chengdu East 33 daily 1h20-2hrs ¥146
high speed Shapingba Chengdu East 14 daily 1-1.5h ¥157
For a live schedule & ticket availability & refer to www.trip.com or www.chinahighlights.com 
Your journey begins in Chongqing. You can catch a high-speed train to Chengdu East Station from any of the following stations in Chongqing:

  • Chongqing North Station (Chongqingbei, North Square by Line 4 & Line 10; South Square by Line 3 & Line 10 & Loop Line).
  • Chongqing West Station (Chongqingxi, it is served by Line 5 (Southern section) and Loop line).
  • Shapingba Station (Shapingba, it can be reached by metro Line 1Line 9 and the Loop Line).

Check Live Schedule (Train+Bus)

Chengdu to Huanglongjiuzhai train (nearest station to Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong). Bus from Huanglongjiuzhai Station to Jiuzhaigou Valley (Through bus, carpool, Book online).
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Flights to or from Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH)

Step 2: At Chengdu East Station, Transfer to Huanglongjiuzhai

Route Departure Travel Time Prices
Chengdu East to Huanglong Jiuzhai 06:45, 10:29, 11:46, 14:44, 15:45, 18:36 1h39 to 2h10 from ¥128
Huanglong Jiuzhai to Chengdu East 09:04, 13:10, 15:31, 18:18, 21:19 1h 41 to 2h23 from ¥128
For a live schedule, refer to www.trip.com & www.chinahighlights.com

Once you arrive at Chengdu East Station (Chengdudong), you will need to transfer to a train bound for Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station. There are 5-6 trains daily, and the journey takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Refer to: Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou via Huanglongjiuzhai

 Step 3: Take a Bus from Huanglongjiuzhai to Jiuzhaigou Valley

Once arriving in Huanglongjiuzhai Station after disembarking from the train, you need to catch a through bus from Huanglongjiuzhai to either Jiuzhaigou Valley or the Huanglong Scenic Area.

Bus tickets can be booked at the ticket office in front of the train station, or buy online through Trip.com, a popular platform affiliated with Ctrip Group, China’s leading online travel agency. It is advisable to book in advance online as the route is very popular.
  • Through bus to Jiuzhaigou Valley: The bus ride from Huanglongjiuzhai Station to Jiuzhaigou Valley takes about 2 hrs, CNY 51/p.
  • Through bus to Huanglong: If you’re headed to Huanglong, the bus ride is even shorter—just about 40-50 minutes, CNY 28/p.
  • Bus bus tickets online: www.trip.com/bus/huanglongjiuzhai-jiuzhaigou-ticket

Huanglongjiuzhai to Jiuzhaigou Through Bus Departures

TrainDepature - ArrivalThrough Bus Depatures
C57466:14-7:538:25, 8:26
C57826:45-8:249:10, 9:11
C57727:30-9:4510:20, 10:21
C579210:29-12:2013:00, 13:01
C83211:04-13:3114:40, 14:41
C575211:46-13:5514:40, 14:41
C97214:09-17:1017:30, 17:31
C576614:44-16:5417:30, 17:31
C579615:45-17:3618:20, 18:21
C577616:20-18:3719:10, 19:11
C575618:36-20:2121:10, 21:11
C578619:03-20:4221:10, 21:11
You can buy tickets online at www.trip.com/bus/huanglongjiuzhai-jiuzhaigou-tickets.htm

The times are for reference & subject to chagnes, it is essential to verify real-time informationbefore embarking on your journey.
Good news: Trip.com (owned by China’s Ctrip Group) offers online booking services for bus tickets from Huanglongjiuzhai Station to Jiuzhaigou or vice verse. Check it: https://www.trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/jiuzhaigou/jiuzhai-valley/.

Inclusions:

  • One-way direct ticket from Huanglongjiuzhai High-Speed Railway Station to Jiuzhaigou
  • Pick-up and Drop-off Points:
    • Pick-up: Huanglongjiuzhai High-Speed Railway Station parking lot
    • Drop-off: Luneng Town Bridge, Qianguqing parking lot, opposite Tiantangkou Moon Bay parking lot, Orange Hotel, Xingyu Hotel
  • Notification: You will receive a phone call or SMS before 22:00 the night before your trip

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