How to Travel between Xian & Jiuzhaigou by Train

Chengdu – Jiuzhaigou via Zhenjiangguan

Chengdu - Jiuzhaigou rail map

Chengdu – Jiuzhaigou / Huanglong by train & bus via HuanglongJiuzhai Railway Station

If you’re a foreign traveler planning to journey from Jiuzhaigou to Xi’an by high-speed train, this guide is for you. Since there is no direct high-speed train from Jiuzhaigou to Xi’an, so you’ll need to transfer at Zhenjiangguan Station and Chengdu East Station. Here Jack explains you how to do it.

Railway Map

Step 1: Jiuzhaigou to Zhenjiangguan to Chengdu East Station

Your journey begins in Jiuzhaigou. To get to the high-speed train, you’ll first need to take a bus to Zhenjiangguan Railway Station, from where you catch a train to Chengdu East.

As of January, 2024, There are three high-speed trains daily from Zhenjiangguan Railway Station to Chengdu East Station, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes to 1 hour and 41 minutes. The C6378 is the best choice, departing from Zhenjiangguan Station at 12:51 and arriving at Chengdu East Station at 14:27, taking 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Step 2: Chengdu East Station to Xi’an North Station

Once you arrive at Chengdu East Station from Zhenjiangguan Station, you’ll need to transfer to a high-speed train to Xi’an North Station, which takes about 4 hours. Please remember to allow 30 minutes for the transfer at Chengdu East Station.

Xi'an North Station Metro Connections

Upon arrival at Xi'an North Station, you can connect to the local metro system to reach your final destination in the city. Xian North Railway Staton is connected to Xian's metro line 2,

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