{"id":43835,"date":"2026-07-30T11:59:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T11:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=43835"},"modified":"2026-07-30T12:01:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:01:48","slug":"pos-na-ftasete-sto-chengdu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/el\/how-to-get-to-chengdu\/","title":{"rendered":"\u03a0\u03ce\u03c2 \u03bd\u03b1 \u03c6\u03c4\u03ac\u03c3\u03b5\u03c4\u03b5 \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf Chengdu: \u03a0\u03c4\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2, \u03c4\u03c1\u03ad\u03bd\u03b1 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03ba\u03b1\u03bb\u03cd\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03b5\u03c2 \u03b4\u03b9\u03b1\u03b4\u03c1\u03bf\u03bc\u03ad\u03c2"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"43835\" class=\"elementor elementor-43835\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38068a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38068a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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Tianfu International Airport (TFU) handles most long-haul international service, but some Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan flights now use Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Check the code on the ticket.<\/li><li><strong>From a nearby or mid-distance Chinese city:<\/strong> Take a G-, D-, or C-series train. It is usually best from Chongqing, Xi\u2019an, Guiyang, Kunming, and Zhangjiajie.<\/li><li><strong>From farther away within China:<\/strong> Flying generally saves time from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, although an overnight sleeper can be a good alternative.<\/li><\/ul><p>Decide by door-to-door time. Add the journey to your departure terminal, check-in and security, baggage collection, and the transfer from your Chengdu arrival hub to the hotel. TFU is around 50 kilometers southeast of central Chengdu, so a short flight can still become a long travel day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eb77ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9eb77ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Choose Your Route at a Glance<\/h2><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 800px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>Starting situation<\/th><th>Best default<\/th><th>Likely Chengdu hub<\/th><th>Why it works<\/th><th>Consider the alternative when\u2026<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Overseas with a nonstop Chengdu flight<\/td><td>Fly nonstop<\/td><td>Usually TFU; some regional flights use CTU<\/td><td>Fewest connections and lowest disruption risk<\/td><td>A one-stop itinerary is much cheaper or arrives at a better time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overseas with no practical nonstop<\/td><td>Book one through ticket via a major hub<\/td><td>Usually TFU<\/td><td>Checked-through baggage and airline protection simplify the connection<\/td><td>A stopover in another Chinese city is part of the trip<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chongqing-travel-guide\/\">Chongqing<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xian-travel-guide\/\">Xi\u2019an<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinas-high-speed-rail-hsr\/\">High-speed train<\/a><\/td><td>Usually Chengdu East<\/td><td>Central stations, strong service, and little airport overhead<\/td><td>A discounted flight fits unusually well<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/zhangjiajie-travel-guide\/\">Zhangjiajie<\/a> or Guiyang<\/td><td>High-speed train<\/td><td>Chengdu East or South<\/td><td>Direct rail is usually simpler than flying<\/td><td>No suitable direct train runs that day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/beijing-travel-guide\/\">Beijing<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shanghai-travel-guide\/\">Shanghai<\/a><\/td><td>Fly<\/td><td>Usually TFU<\/td><td>The flight normally saves several hours<\/td><td>You prefer an overnight sleeper or airfare is poor value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guangzhou-travel-guide\/\">Guangzhou<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shenzhen-travel-guide\/\">Shenzhen<\/a><\/td><td>Fly or overnight sleeper<\/td><td>TFU or Chengdu East<\/td><td>Flying is quicker; a sleeper can replace a hotel night<\/td><td>The evening train fits your schedule<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hong-kong-travel-guide\/\">Hong Kong<\/a><\/td><td>Direct flight or direct high-speed train<\/td><td>CTU\/TFU or Chengdu East<\/td><td>Both through journeys are possible<\/td><td>Choose by total time, fare, luggage, and arrival hub<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leshan or Emei<\/td><td>High-speed train<\/td><td>Often Chengdu South or East<\/td><td>Short regional journey<\/td><td>There is normally no reason to fly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Western Sichuan without rail<\/td><td>Bus, tour vehicle, or private transfer<\/td><td>Route-dependent<\/td><td>Reaches mountain areas beyond the rail network<\/td><td>Rail reaches a practical gateway town<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h2>Getting to Chengdu by Plane<\/h2><h3>International Flights and Connecting Hubs<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Tianfu International Airport is Chengdu\u2019s principal long-haul gateway. Direct routes serve parts of Europe and many Asian hubs, but the network changes seasonally. Search the exact dates instead of relying on a static city list.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">If there is no practical nonstop, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong are useful Chinese connecting hubs. Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur may work well from Asia or Oceania. The best connection is often the one that stays on a single ticket and avoids changing airports\u2014not the one with the shortest advertised layover.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Buy a through ticket when possible. It provides one itinerary, clearer baggage instructions, and airline help if the first flight causes a missed connection. On separate tickets, the second carrier normally has no obligation to rebook you.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">At your first mainland-China airport, allow time for immigration, baggage collection where required, customs, terminal movement, and another check-in. A 2.5- to 3-hour connection is a reasonable minimum at a familiar same-airport hub; longer is safer for separate tickets.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Separate tickets also create an immigration question. A traveler without a regular Chinese visa should not assume that a connection qualifies for 240-hour visa-free transit. Eligibility depends on nationality, entry port, permitted area, and confirmed onward travel to a third country or region. Check the National Immigration Administration\u2019s current rules before booking.<sup>[8]<\/sup><\/p><h3>Chengdu\u2019s Two Airports: TFU vs. CTU<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">At 6:00 a.m. on July 30, 2026, selected Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan flights began moving from TFU Terminal 1 to CTU Terminal 1 in phases. Both airports now handle regional flights, and one airline may use different airports for different services.<sup>[1]<\/sup><\/p><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 800px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>\u00a0<\/th><th>Chengdu Tianfu International Airport<\/th><th>Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Code<\/td><td>TFU<\/td><td>CTU<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Location<\/td><td>Roughly 50 km southeast of central Chengdu<\/td><td>Roughly 16 km southwest of central Chengdu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Typical role<\/td><td>Most long-haul international flights plus many domestic services<\/td><td>Many domestic services plus selected Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan flights<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main rail link<\/td><td>Metro Line 18; Tianfu Airport national-rail station<\/td><td>Metro Line 10; Shuangliu Airport national-rail station<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Typical drive to central Chengdu<\/td><td>About 40\u201360 minutes in good traffic<\/td><td>About 30\u201340 minutes in good traffic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main advantage<\/td><td>Wider long-haul network<\/td><td>Much closer to the center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main caution<\/td><td>The airport-to-hotel leg is substantial<\/td><td>Never infer the airport from \u201cregional flight\u201d; verify the code<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"p1\"><strong>The number-one mistake is searching only for \u201cChengdu Airport.\u201d<\/strong> Check TFU or CTU on every segment, including the return. The airports are far apart, and correcting a mistake can consume hours.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Line 19 has direct airport-to-airport trains with an in-vehicle time of about 30 minutes on the fastest pattern, but express services do not run continuously.<sup>[3]<\/sup> A self-transfer still includes terminal walking, possible immigration, baggage collection, and re-check-in. Allow at least four to five hours between separate flights; overnight is safer.<\/p><h3>When a Domestic Flight Makes Sense<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Flying usually makes sense when the comparable high-speed train takes more than six hours.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">From Beijing, a flight of roughly three hours often becomes a 5.5- to 7-hour door-to-door trip. A daytime high-speed train can take around eight to nine hours, so the plane generally retains a useful advantage. From Shanghai, the gap is larger because daytime rail commonly takes ten hours or more. Guangzhou and Shenzhen are closer calls: flying is quicker, while an overnight sleeper can save a hotel night.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Do not compare a \u201c2.5-hour flight\u201d with an \u201ceight-hour train\u201d without adding access time. From landing at TFU, allow roughly 1.5 to 2 hours for baggage and the trip to a central hotel. CTU is closer, although its metro route into the center may require a change.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Flying is rarely sensible from Chongqing. The fastest benchmark high-speed services take about 62 minutes, and even slower departures normally beat the airport process.<sup>[11]<\/sup> Rail is also usually preferable from Xi\u2019an, Guiyang, and other cities with a direct journey under about six hours.<\/p><h3>From TFU or CTU to Central Chengdu<\/h3><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 800px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>Airport and mode<\/th><th>Useful connection<\/th><th>In-vehicle time<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><th>Watch out for<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>TFU, Metro Line 18<\/td><td>Chengdu South, then transfer toward Tianfu Square or Chunxi Road<\/td><td>Limited-stop service about 33 minutes to Chengdu South<\/td><td>Light luggage and daytime arrivals<\/td><td>Express and local schedules differ<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TFU, national rail<\/td><td>Chengdu East or South<\/td><td>Fastest current services about 27\u201330 minutes<\/td><td>Hotels near a rail hub or onward trains<\/td><td>Limited departures; dated 12306 ticket required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TFU, taxi\/DiDi<\/td><td>Direct to hotel<\/td><td>Often 40\u201360 minutes\u2019 driving<\/td><td>Heavy luggage, late arrival, groups<\/td><td>Traffic and fare vary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CTU, Metro Line 10<\/td><td>Change at Taipingyuan for Line 3<\/td><td>Often 45\u201360 minutes after boarding<\/td><td>Light luggage and daytime arrivals<\/td><td>Transfer walking adds time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CTU, national rail<\/td><td>Chengdu South or East on a suitable service<\/td><td>Service-dependent<\/td><td>Connecting to another train<\/td><td>Check the exact dated departure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CTU, taxi\/DiDi<\/td><td>Direct to hotel<\/td><td>Often 30\u201340 minutes\u2019 driving<\/td><td>Heavy luggage or groups<\/td><td>Rush-hour traffic can erase the advantage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"p1\">Chengdu Metro\u2019s limited-stop Line 18 pattern has an in-vehicle time of about 33 minutes between Chengdu South and TFU.<sup>[2]<\/sup> Tianfu Airport\u2019s national-rail station has current services reaching Chengdu East in as little as 27 minutes on the train.<sup>[5]<\/sup> That service is fast but not \u201cturn up and go\u201d: frequency is limited, tickets are tied to one departure, and a delayed flight can make the booking useless.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">These are vehicle times, not landing-to-hotel times. Add immigration if applicable, baggage, walking, waiting, transfers, and the last leg. For a late arrival, check the final metro, rail, and airport-bus departure that day; if timing is uncertain, budget for a taxi.<\/p><h2>Getting to Chengdu by High-Speed Train<\/h2><h3>When the Train Is Better<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">High-speed rail is usually best for a direct journey under six hours, particularly from Chongqing, Xi\u2019an, Guiyang, Kunming, and Zhangjiajie.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Chengdu East, South, and West are connected to the metro and closer to the main hotel districts than TFU. There is no airport-style liquid screening, and baggage handling is generally simpler, although current China Railway size and weight rules still apply.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">For a first journey, arrive 45\u201360 minutes before departure. Chengdu East is enormous, and you must enter, pass security, locate the waiting area, and reach the gate. Allow more time during Spring Festival, National Day, May Day, and the summer peak.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Choose G-, D-, or C-series services for most tourist journeys. K-, T-, and Z-series trains can be useful sleepers but are much slower.<\/p><h3>Which Chengdu Railway Station Will You Use?<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">The January 26, 2026 plan listed 371 train pairs at Chengdu East, 77 at Chengdu South, 59 at Chengdu West, and 79 on the Chengdu\u2013Guanxian corridor.<sup>[4]<\/sup> These dated figures may change, but they show why Chengdu East is the default hub.<\/p><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 800px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>Station<\/th><th>Chinese name<\/th><th>Common uses<\/th><th>Metro<\/th><th>Main caution<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Chengdu East<\/td><td>\u6210\u90fd\u4e1c\u7ad9<\/td><td>Chongqing, Xi\u2019an, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhangjiajie, and other trunk routes<\/td><td>Lines 2 and 7<\/td><td>Huge station; allow time for walking and security<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chengdu South<\/td><td>\u6210\u90fd\u5357\u7ad9<\/td><td>Leshan, Emei, Guiyang, Kunming, and selected southbound services<\/td><td>Lines 1, 7, and 18<\/td><td>Allocations change; verify the exact train<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chengdu West<\/td><td>\u6210\u90fd\u897f\u7ad9<\/td><td>Selected western Sichuan, conventional trains, and some Dujiangyan\/Qingcheng services<\/td><td>Lines 4 and 9<\/td><td>Farther from the center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Xipu<\/td><td>\u7280\u6d66\u7ad9<\/td><td>Interchange for some Dujiangyan and Qingcheng Mountain trains<\/td><td>Line 2 plus suburban rail<\/td><td>Useful only for particular itineraries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chengdu Railway Station \/ old North Station<\/td><td>\u6210\u90fd\u7ad9 \/ \u706b\u8f66\u5317\u7ad9<\/td><td>Not a normal arrival option during reconstruction<\/td><td>Lines 1 and 7 nearby<\/td><td>Closed for rebuilding in July 2026; reopening planned for 2027<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"p1\">The old Chengdu Railway Station stopped handling passengers for reconstruction and remained an active construction site in July 2026.<sup>[10]<\/sup> If an old guide says to use \u201cChengdu Station\u201d or \u201cNorth Railway Station,\u201d check 12306 instead.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Allow roughly 25\u201335 minutes by metro from Chengdu East to the central area, 20\u201330 minutes from Chengdu South, and 35\u201345 minutes from Chengdu West. Add station walking and the final walk to the hotel.<\/p><h3>Booking and Boarding as a Foreign Visitor<\/h3><ol><li><strong>Use the official 12306 English website or app.<\/strong> Select \u201cpassport\u201d and enter every detail exactly as printed.<sup>[6]<\/sup><\/li><li><strong>Complete identity verification.<\/strong> The system may verify the passport automatically. Otherwise, upload the information page for manual review or visit a staffed station window. Current official guidance confirms both options.<sup>[7]<\/sup><\/li><li><strong>Search the complete station name.<\/strong> Choose Chengdu East, South, or West\u2014not a vague \u201cChengdu.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Pay in the platform.<\/strong> Accepted international cards and Chinese mobile-payment options are supported, subject to issuer availability.<\/li><li><strong>Bring the original passport.<\/strong> A paper ticket is not normally required. Use a passport-enabled gate if directed; if it fails, use the staffed channel.<\/li><li><strong>Save the order details.<\/strong> Keep the train number, departure station, time, carriage, and seat available offline.<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"p1\">Tickets normally go on sale 15 days before departure. Buy promptly for major holidays and summer weekends. A ticket from Chengdu East cannot be used from Chengdu South.<\/p><h2>How to Get to Chengdu from Popular Starting Points<\/h2><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 800px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>Starting point<\/th><th>Recommended mode<\/th><th>Typical journey<\/th><th>Likely arrival<\/th><th>Main caution<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Chongqing<\/td><td>High-speed train<\/td><td>Roughly 1\u20132 hours<\/td><td>Usually Chengdu East<\/td><td>Check the full station at both ends<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Xi\u2019an<\/td><td>High-speed train<\/td><td>Roughly 3\u20134 hours<\/td><td>Usually Chengdu East<\/td><td>Book early on busy dates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zhangjiajie<\/td><td>Direct train when available<\/td><td>About 5 hours<\/td><td>Chengdu East<\/td><td>Limited direct service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beijing<\/td><td>Fly in most cases<\/td><td>About 5.5\u20137 hours door to door<\/td><td>Usually TFU<\/td><td>Overnight rail may suit budget travelers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shanghai<\/td><td>Fly<\/td><td>About 5.5\u20137 hours door to door<\/td><td>Usually TFU<\/td><td>Add the long Shanghai airport transfer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Guangzhou\/Shenzhen<\/td><td>Fly or overnight sleeper<\/td><td>Flight about 5\u20136 hours door to door<\/td><td>TFU or Chengdu East<\/td><td>Compare arrival times, not only fare<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hong Kong<\/td><td>Direct flight or direct high-speed train<\/td><td>Flight roughly 2.5\u20133 hours; rail is a full-day trip<\/td><td>CTU\/TFU or Chengdu East<\/td><td>Airport varies; direct rail is limited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Guiyang<\/td><td>High-speed train<\/td><td>Roughly 2.5\u20134 hours<\/td><td>South or East<\/td><td>Check the Chengdu station<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kunming<\/td><td>High-speed train<\/td><td>Roughly 5\u20137 hours<\/td><td>South or East<\/td><td>Flying may win if rail timing is poor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leshan\/Emei<\/td><td>High-speed train<\/td><td>Roughly 1\u20131.5 hours<\/td><td>South or East<\/td><td>Do not go to the wrong station<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jiuzhaigou area<\/td><td>Train from Huanglongjiuzhai plus road transfer<\/td><td>Roughly 2 hours by rail plus road leg<\/td><td>Chengdu East<\/td><td>The rail station is not at the park entrance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3>Chongqing and Xi\u2019an: Usually Take the Train<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Chongqing\u2013Chengdu is the clearest train-first route. Benchmark services can run in about 62 minutes, although many take longer and use different Chongqing stations. Even after both city transfers, rail normally beats flying.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">From Xi\u2019an, a direct high-speed train generally takes around three to four hours and arrives at a city-connected station. The 2026 timetable also added a direct Chengdu East\u2013Zhangjiajie West service at about five hours.<sup>[4]<\/sup> It is limited, so search the exact date.<\/p><h3>Beijing and Shanghai: Flying Usually Wins<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">From Beijing, flying normally saves two to three hours compared with a daytime high-speed train. From Shanghai, its advantage is usually larger. The calculation changes if the flight lands late at TFU, the airfare is poor, your hotel is beside Chengdu East, or an overnight sleeper replaces a hotel night.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Compare four timestamps: leaving the first hotel, reaching the departure terminal, arriving in Chengdu, and entering the Chengdu hotel. That comparison is more useful than either carrier\u2019s advertised duration.<\/p><h3>Hong Kong: Flight and Direct Train Are Both Possible<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Older guides often say travelers must change in Shenzhen, but Hong Kong MTR\u2019s destination list effective July 1, 2026 includes Chengdu East among its direct long-distance destinations.<sup>[9]<\/sup><\/p><p class=\"p1\">The train is a comfortable city-center-to-city-center full-day journey with simpler baggage handling. A direct flight is much faster and especially attractive when it uses CTU. Because Hong Kong services are split between TFU and CTU, choose only after checking the airport code.<\/p><h2>Getting to Chengdu by Long-Distance Bus or Car<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Buses and private transfers mainly serve western Sichuan routes that remain awkward by rail, including parts of journeys toward Kangding, Danba, or Daocheng. They are not sensible defaults from Chongqing, Xi\u2019an, Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Bus stations serve different directions, so obtain the Chinese station name and current departure point. In mountain areas, a reputable tour vehicle or private transfer can be easier than piecing together several buses.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">A foreign driving licence alone does not authorize ordinary driving in mainland China. Travelers need an appropriate Chinese licence or qualifying temporary permit, and rental-company rules also apply.<sup>[7]<\/sup> Hiring a driver is usually simpler for a short visit.<\/p><h2>What to Check Before You Book<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Airport code:<\/strong> Confirm TFU or CTU on every flight.<\/li><li><strong>Railway station:<\/strong> Confirm \u6210\u90fd\u4e1c\u7ad9, \u6210\u90fd\u5357\u7ad9, or \u6210\u90fd\u897f\u7ad9.<\/li><li><strong>Passport spelling:<\/strong> The booking name must match exactly.<\/li><li><strong>Through or separate tickets:<\/strong> Know who bears the risk of a missed connection.<\/li><li><strong>Immigration eligibility:<\/strong> Verify any visa-free-transit plan with the NIA.<\/li><li><strong>Door-to-door time:<\/strong> Add transfers, security, baggage, station walking, and the hotel leg.<\/li><li><strong>Last public transport:<\/strong> Check the final metro, rail, or airport bus.<\/li><li><strong>Peak availability:<\/strong> Buy early around major holidays and summer weekends.<\/li><li><strong>Hotel details:<\/strong> Save the Chinese name, address, phone, and nearest metro exit.<\/li><li><strong>Live schedule:<\/strong> Recheck the airline or 12306 shortly before travel.<\/li><\/ol><h2>Final Advice<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Confirm the exact arrival hub before arranging anything else.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">From overseas, fly and prefer a through ticket when a connection is required. From cities within roughly six hours by direct rail, take the train. From Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Shenzhen, calculate the hotel-to-hotel journey; flying usually wins, but sleepers can offer better value.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Choosing the right hub matters more than saving 20 minutes of running time. TFU and CTU sit on different sides of the metropolitan area, while Chengdu East, South, and West serve different patterns. Read the code and full station name twice before paying.<\/p><h2>FAQs About Getting to Chengdu<\/h2><h3>Is TFU or CTU Closer to Central Chengdu?<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">CTU is much closer: roughly 16 kilometers southwest of central Chengdu, compared with about 50 kilometers for TFU. In good traffic, a taxi may take 30\u201340 minutes from CTU and 40\u201360 minutes from TFU. The route and airline usually determine which airport you use.<\/p><h3>Can I Transfer Between TFU and CTU?<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Yes. Line 19 offers direct airport-to-airport trains, with the fastest in-vehicle time about 30 minutes.<sup>[3]<\/sup> Express departures are limited. For a self-transfer on separate tickets, allow at least four to five hours; overnight is safer.<\/p><h3>Are There Direct International Flights to Chengdu?<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Yes. TFU has nonstop links to several European and Asian cities, while CTU handles selected Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan services. Routes change seasonally, so check the airline and airport systems for your date.<\/p><h3>Which Chengdu Railway Station Is Best for Tourists?<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Chengdu East is the most common hub. Chengdu South is useful for selected southbound trains and connects with Line 18. Chengdu West handles selected western, suburban, and conventional services. The old Chengdu Railway Station is closed for reconstruction in July 2026.<\/p><h3>Can Foreign Travelers Buy Train Tickets With a Passport?<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Yes. Register with the English 12306 service, enter the passport details exactly, complete verification, and bring the original document. Use a passport-enabled gate if available or the staffed channel if it is not recognized.<sup>[7]<\/sup><\/p><h3>Can I Travel From Hong Kong to Chengdu by Train?<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Yes. Chengdu East is a direct Hong Kong West Kowloon destination under the timetable effective July 1, 2026.<sup>[9]<\/sup> It is a full-day journey with limited service. Flying is normally faster; rail offers a central departure and simpler baggage handling.<\/p><h2>Sources<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">[1] Sichuan Daily \/ Sichuan Online. <a href=\"https:\/\/cbgc.scol.com.cn\/news\/7762351\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 30: Selected Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Passenger Flights Move to Chengdu Shuangliu Airport<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\">[2] Chengdu Rail Transit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chengdurail.com\/info\/1151\/47102.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Line 18 Adds a 33-Minute Direct Service Between Tianfu Airport and Chengdu South<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\">[3] China News Service. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinanews.com.cn\/cj\/2023\/11-28\/10119119.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chengdu Metro Line 19 Phase II Opens, Linking Both Airports<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\">[4] China Railway Chengdu Station via Guangming Online. <a href=\"https:\/\/m.gmw.cn\/2026-01\/14\/content_1304303363.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chengdu Railway Hub Implements a New Timetable from January 26<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\">[5] Chengdu Municipal Government \/ Chengdu Release. <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.sina.com.cn\/wm\/2026-05-25\/doc-inhzcpic4911786.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tianfu Airport Railway Station Reaches Chengdu East in as Little as 27 Minutes<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\">[6] China Railway. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.12306.cn\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Railway 12306 English Website<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\">[7] State Council of the People\u2019s Republic of China. <a href=\"https:\/\/english.www.gov.cn\/2025special\/bizexpatsinchina2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guide to Working and Living in China<\/a><\/p><p class=\"p1\">[8] National Immigration Administration. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.nia.gov.cn\/n147418\/n147463\/c183412\/content.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener 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and stunning natural beauty.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-16052 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-zodiac-year tag-earth tag-tiger tag-wuxing tag-wuxing-zodiac tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/el\/earth-tiger\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Earth-Tiger-1938-and-1998-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34157\" alt=\"Year of Earth Tiger 1938 and 1998 Personality Fate Forecast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Earth-Tiger-1938-and-1998-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Earth-Tiger-1938-and-1998-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Earth-Tiger-1938-and-1998-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Earth-Tiger-1938-and-1998-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Earth-Tiger-1938-and-1998-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Earth-Tiger-1938-and-1998-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Zodiac Year<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/el\/earth-tiger\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tEarth Tiger\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>In Chinese astrology, the Earth Tiger corresponds to those born in the years of 1938, 1998, 2058, and so on. It belongs to the Earth element in the Five Elements system.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-3365 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-culture tag-craftsmanship tag-ich tag-tea tag-unesco-ich\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/el\/chinese-tea-culture\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tea-farmers-placing-fresh-tea-leaves-on-bamboo-trays-in-a-misty-forest-1024x682.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3377\" alt=\"Tea farmers placing fresh tea leaves on bamboo trays in a misty forest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tea-farmers-placing-fresh-tea-leaves-on-bamboo-trays-in-a-misty-forest-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tea-farmers-placing-fresh-tea-leaves-on-bamboo-trays-in-a-misty-forest-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tea-farmers-placing-fresh-tea-leaves-on-bamboo-trays-in-a-misty-forest-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tea-farmers-placing-fresh-tea-leaves-on-bamboo-trays-in-a-misty-forest-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tea-farmers-placing-fresh-tea-leaves-on-bamboo-trays-in-a-misty-forest.webp 1621w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Culture<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/el\/chinese-tea-culture\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tChinese Tea Culture: Origins, Types &amp; Traditions\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Explore Chinese tea culture\u2014from ancient rituals to modern tastes. Discover history, tea types, brewing art, and cross-cultural significance.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-38122 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-guide tag-guizhou tag-guizhou-travel-guide tag-province-travel-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/el\/guizhou-travel-guide\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Guizhou-travel-guide-cover-with-skyline-Jiaxiu-Tower-routes-tips-and-itineraries-overview-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41963\" alt=\"Guizhou travel guide cover with skyline Jiaxiu Tower routes tips and itineraries overview\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Guizhou-travel-guide-cover-with-skyline-Jiaxiu-Tower-routes-tips-and-itineraries-overview-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Guizhou-travel-guide-cover-with-skyline-Jiaxiu-Tower-routes-tips-and-itineraries-overview-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Guizhou-travel-guide-cover-with-skyline-Jiaxiu-Tower-routes-tips-and-itineraries-overview-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Guizhou-travel-guide-cover-with-skyline-Jiaxiu-Tower-routes-tips-and-itineraries-overview-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Guizhou-travel-guide-cover-with-skyline-Jiaxiu-Tower-routes-tips-and-itineraries-overview-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Guizhou-travel-guide-cover-with-skyline-Jiaxiu-Tower-routes-tips-and-itineraries-overview-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Guizhou-travel-guide-cover-with-skyline-Jiaxiu-Tower-routes-tips-and-itineraries-overview.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/el\/guizhou-travel-guide\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tGuizhou Travel Guide: Routes, Tips &amp; Itineraries\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Discover how to plan a first Guizhou trip, with the best routes, top places, timing, transport tips, and itinerary ideas for every travel style.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-42890 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-how-to-get-to tag-wuhan tag-wuhan-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/el\/how-to-get-to-wuhan\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-get-to-Wuhan-cover-showing-high-speed-train-flight-bus-car-skyline-Yellow-Crane-Tower-and-travel-options-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-42896\" alt=\"How to get to Wuhan cover showing high speed train flight bus car skyline Yellow Crane Tower and travel options\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-get-to-Wuhan-cover-showing-high-speed-train-flight-bus-car-skyline-Yellow-Crane-Tower-and-travel-options-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-get-to-Wuhan-cover-showing-high-speed-train-flight-bus-car-skyline-Yellow-Crane-Tower-and-travel-options-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-get-to-Wuhan-cover-showing-high-speed-train-flight-bus-car-skyline-Yellow-Crane-Tower-and-travel-options-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-get-to-Wuhan-cover-showing-high-speed-train-flight-bus-car-skyline-Yellow-Crane-Tower-and-travel-options-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-get-to-Wuhan-cover-showing-high-speed-train-flight-bus-car-skyline-Yellow-Crane-Tower-and-travel-options-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-get-to-Wuhan-cover-showing-high-speed-train-flight-bus-car-skyline-Yellow-Crane-Tower-and-travel-options-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-get-to-Wuhan-cover-showing-high-speed-train-flight-bus-car-skyline-Yellow-Crane-Tower-and-travel-options.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/el\/how-to-get-to-wuhan\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHow to Get to Wuhan: Best Travel Options\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Learn the best ways to get to Wuhan by train, flight, bus, car, or transfer, with arrival tips for domestic and overseas travelers.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-14353 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-fortune category-zodiac-year tag-175 tag-fate tag-fortune tag-fortune-telling tag-rooster tag-wuxing tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/el\/2005-zodiac-fate-and-fortune\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2005-Chinese-Zodiac-Wood-Rooster-forecast-cover-with-rooster-bamboo-study-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43393\" alt=\"2005 Chinese Zodiac Wood Rooster forecast cover with rooster bamboo study career wealth relationships health and lucky elements\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2005-Chinese-Zodiac-Wood-Rooster-forecast-cover-with-rooster-bamboo-study-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2005-Chinese-Zodiac-Wood-Rooster-forecast-cover-with-rooster-bamboo-study-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2005-Chinese-Zodiac-Wood-Rooster-forecast-cover-with-rooster-bamboo-study-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2005-Chinese-Zodiac-Wood-Rooster-forecast-cover-with-rooster-bamboo-study-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2005-Chinese-Zodiac-Wood-Rooster-forecast-cover-with-rooster-bamboo-study-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2005-Chinese-Zodiac-Wood-Rooster-forecast-cover-with-rooster-bamboo-study-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2005-Chinese-Zodiac-Wood-Rooster-forecast-cover-with-rooster-bamboo-study-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Fortune<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/el\/2005-zodiac-fate-and-fortune\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t2005 Chinese Zodiac: Wood Rooster 2026 Forecast\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Discover the 2005 Wood Rooster zodiac meaning and 2026 forecast, including study, early career, wealth, relationships, health, lucky elements, and practical advice.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u03a3\u03c5\u03b3\u03ba\u03c1\u03af\u03bd\u03b5\u03c4\u03b5 \u03c0\u03c4\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2 \u03c4\u03b1 \u03b1\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf\u03b4\u03c1\u03cc\u03bc\u03b9\u03b1 TFU \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 CTU \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 Chengdu, \u03c4\u03c1\u03ad\u03bd\u03b1 \u03c5\u03c8\u03b7\u03bb\u03ae\u03c2 \u03c4\u03b1\u03c7\u03cd\u03c4\u03b7\u03c4\u03b1\u03c2, 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