Traveling from Jiuzhaigou to Tianfu Airport by Train

Introduction

If you’re wrapping up your journey in Jiuzhaigou and planning to leave China from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), consider taking the high-speed train as an alternative to flying.

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Railway Map

 Jiuzhaigou to Tianfu Airport via Zhenjiangguan & Chengdudong

Although there isn’t a direct high-speed train from Jiuzhaigou to Tianfu Airport, you can easily make the trip with just two transfers at Zhenjiangguan Station and Chengdu East Station.

To travel from Jiuzhaigou to Tianfu International Airport by high-speed train, you’ll first need to take a bus to Zhenjiangguan Railway Station. From there, you can catch a high-speed train to Chengdu East Station (Chengdudong). There are three trains daily, and the journey takes approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Train Departure Time Departure Station Arrival Time Arrival Station Duration 2nd Class Fare 1st Class Fare
C6378 12:43 Zhenjiangguan 14:27 Chengdu East 1h44m $116 $185
C6354 18:08 Zhenjiangguan 19:52 Chengdu East 1h44m $106 $169
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Once you arrive at Chengdu East Station (Chengdudong), you’ll need to transfer to a high-speed train bound for Tianfu Airport Station (Tianfujichang Railway Station). This leg of the journey takes about 26 minutes, and there are 9 trains daily running between Chengdudong & Tianfujichang Station. Please remember to allow at least 30 minutes for the transfer at Chengdu East Station.

Tianfujichang Station – Airport Transfer

Taking the high-speed rail from Chengdu East (Chengdudong) to Tianfu Airport Station (Tianfujichang) or vice versa is convenient and efficient.

Upon arrival at Tianfu Airport Station via the high-speed rail, passengers can easily reach the transfer hall within 3 minutes using elevators, as guided by station signs. The transfer hall on the ground floor provides “Check-in” counters on both sides, where passengers can complete check-in procedures and handle baggage drop-off before proceeding directly to the airport terminal for boarding.

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