Which station is closest to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong?
Huanglongjiuzhai Station is the nearest railway station to both scenic areas. It is located in Chuanzhusi Town, Songpan County.
UNESCO scenic areas by train
How to Get to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong by Train and Shuttle
The recommended plan is to reach Chengdu first, take a train to Huanglongjiuzhai Station, then continue by shuttle bus to Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong Scenic Area.
Rail routes to Huanglong Jiuzhai for Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong
Select an origin to draw the rail path to the station hub. The green dashed lines show the schematic shuttle legs to each scenic area.
Purple line is a route-planner reference for the rail network, not the exact route of one train.
- Cost
- about ¥51 per person
- Duration
- about 2 hours
- Schedule
- Reported service roughly 08:50-19:00 at 1-2 hour intervals; buses are timed to arriving trains.
Green dashed line is a schematic connector, not real road geometry.
- Cost
- about ¥28 per person
- Duration
- about 40-50 minutes
- Schedule
- Reported daytime service roughly 08:00-18:00; check the station shuttle desk on arrival.
Green dashed line is a schematic connector, not real road geometry.
Huanglongjiuzhai Station is the rail endpoint for both scenic areas; Chengdu is the transfer hub, not the bus destination.
Fastest direct service in the snapshot: Chengdu East to Huanglongjiuzhai in about 1h39m.
Official shuttle from the station to Jiuzhaigou Valley: about 2 hours and about ¥51.
Official shuttle from the station to Huanglong: about 40-50 minutes and about ¥28.
Chongqing, Tianfu Airport, Dujiangyan, Qingchengshan, Leshan and Emeishan are rail-network reference paths via Chengdu; transfer times must be checked on 12306.
Confirm train and shuttle times before travel; bus frequency changes by season and train arrival time.
Quick answer
Take a high-speed train to Huanglongjiuzhai Station, then continue by shuttle bus to Jiuzhaigou Valley or Huanglong. Chengdu East is the main rail gateway.
Direct routes at a glance
Based on the current 12306 snapshot| From | Railway station | Direct trains | Fastest | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chengdu成都 | Chengdu East | 10 | 1h39m | 06:14 | 18:38 |
| Shuangliu Airport双流机场 | Shuangliu Airport | 3 | 2h24m | 11:19 | 14:11 |
| Chongqing重庆 | Chongqing North | No direct snapshot | Via Chengdu | -- | -- |
| Leshan乐山 | Leshan | 1 | 3h03m | 17:45 | 17:45 |
| Emeishan峨眉山 | Emeishan | 1 | 3h27m | 17:21 | 17:21 |
| Tianfu Airport天府机场 | Tianfu Airport | No direct snapshot | Via Chengdu | -- | -- |
| Dujiangyan都江堰 | Dujiangyan | No direct snapshot | Via Chengdu | -- | -- |
| Qingchengshan青城山 | Qingchengshan | No direct snapshot | Via Chengdu | -- | -- |
Two parks, one rail hub
Huanglongjiuzhai Station (黄龙九寨站) is the closest railway station to both Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong. It opened in August 2024 on the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway and replaced the old all-day bus trip from Chengdu.
The map shows the rail path to Huanglongjiuzhai Station, then two schematic green shuttle legs: one to Jiuzhaigou Valley and one to Huanglong Scenic Area.
For a two-park trip, the practical order is usually Huanglong first, then Jiuzhaigou. Arrive at Huanglongjiuzhai Station, take the short shuttle to Huanglong, then continue to Jiuzhaigou by the inter-park bus.
Both parks need timed-entry tickets and can sell out in peak season. Book park tickets and bus seats together when possible.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from the station to Huanglong?
Official shuttles take about 40-50 minutes and cost about ¥28 per person. The service is timed around arriving trains.
How do I get from the station to Jiuzhaigou Valley?
Official shuttles take about two hours and cost about ¥51 per person. The bus drops passengers in the Jiuzhaigou hotel and park entrance area.
Can I visit Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong in one trip?
Yes, but timing needs care. A common plan is to visit Huanglong first, then take the inter-park bus to Jiuzhaigou for the night.
Do I always need to go through Chengdu?
Chengdu is the main gateway, but some cities such as Leshan and Emeishan have limited seasonal direct trains. Check 12306 for the current timetable.
Sources
- China Railway 12306Official live schedules and ticket booking.
- Book Jiuzhaigou ticketsTrip.com attraction product page.
- Book Huanglong ticketsTrip.com attraction product page.