Jiuzhaigou Transportation By Long-distance Bus

Jiuzhaigou Transportation by Long-distance Bus mainly introduces major long-distance bus stations and the bus schedule in Jiuzhaigou. Apart from flying, long-distance buses are currently the main means of transportation in and out of Jiuzhaigou. There are many buses running to and from Chengdu, Dujiangyan, Mianyang, Deyang, Wenchuan and other neighboring cities every day. In Jiuzhaigou, there are two bus stations, namely Jiuzhaigou Gate Tourist Transportation Center and Jiuzhaigou Bus Station. Make sure that where you are going is Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area or Jiuzhaigou County, which are not the same place.

Bus Stations in Jiuzhaigou

Jiuzhaigou Bus Station九寨沟汽车站

Jiuzhaigou Bus Station is located in Jiuzhaigou county, about 41 kilometers from Jiuzhaigou scenic spot and 166 kilometers from Huanglong scenic spot. Buses mainly run to nearby cities of Sichuan province such as Chengdu, Mianyang, Wenchuan, Guangyuan, Deyang. In addition, there are regular buses to Wen County and Pingwu in Gansu Province. 

Add: Jiuzhai Avenue, Yongle Town, Jiuzhaigou County九寨沟县永乐镇九寨大道
Tel: 0837-7726030

Jiuzhaigou Gate Tourist Transportation Center九寨沟沟口旅游客运中心

Jiuzhaigou Gate tourist Transportation Center also called Jiuzhaigou Jiutong bus station, is located two kilometers from the entrance of Jiuzhaigou scenic spot, and is named after Jiuzhaigou Jiutong sunshine hotel. The long-distance buses mainly run to Chengdu, Mianyang, Deyang, Guangyuan, Chongqing and other places and surrounding counties. According to the peak and low seasons, there are different bus frequencies, so we cannot give tourists a detailed bus schedule. Under normal circumstances, there are many shifts in peak season, and the departure time is concentrated between 7 and 12 o’clock. There is no long-distance bus beyond 12 o’clock.

Add: Huodiba, Jiuzhaigou scenic spot九寨沟风景区火地坝
Tel: 0837-7739900

How to Get to Jiuzhaigou by Bus

If you want to save money and see the beautiful scenery along Jiuzhaigou, buses are the best choice. Under normal weather and traffic conditions, it takes about 8~10 hours to reach Jiuzhaigou. There are three routes getting to Jiuzhaigou and please see the details below.

Chengdu – Jiuzhaigou

It’s the West Line connecting Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou, with the total length of 440km. There are regular buses running to Jiuzhaigou from Chengdu. It is suggested to travel from Chengdu with more tickets. Chengdu is the most common and popular hub to get to Jiuzhaigou, taking about 8-10 hours under normal weather and traffic conditions. The travel route is: Chengdu – Wenchuan – Maoxian – Songpan – Jiuzhaigou. 

You can take the long-distance bus from Chadianzi Bust Station, Xinnanmen Bus Station, or Ximen Bus Station in Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou, costing about 140-150RMB. It is much better to buy the ticket one day in advance.

Departure Destination Duration   Ticket Fare
Chadianzi Bus Station  Jiuzhai County/Jiuzhai Valley   8-10 hours  157 yuan
Xinnanmen Bus Station  Jiuzhai Valley  8-10 hours  141 yuan
Ximen Bus Station Jiuzhaigou County 8-10 hours 145 yuan

Mianyang – Jiuzhaigou

It’s the East Line connecting Mianyang and Jiuzhaigou, with the total length of 480km. The direct bus from Mianyang to Jiuzhaigou departs at Pingzheng bus station. There are three buses a day, only two of which run to Jiuzhaigou scenic spot. The other one goes to Jiuzhaigou county. When buying tickets, you must know the destination clearly. The coach will have a rest and eat on the way. It is suggested to prepare snacks. The travel route is Mianyang-Jiangyou-Pingwu-Jiuzhaigou.

Departure Destination Duration   Ticket Fare
Pingzheng Bus Station  Jiuzhai County  5 hours  CNY98

Gansu – Jiuzhaigou

It’s the North Line connecting Lanzhou and Jiuzhaigou, with the total length of 711km. There are regular buses to Jiuzhaigou every day in Lanzhou: from Lanzhou Central Bus Station at 7:30 a.m., Lanzhou East Bus Station at 8:00 a.m. and Lanzhou South Bus Station at 8:45 a.m. There are not too many buses per day. Please buy tickets one day in advance. The travel route is Lanzhou-Linxia-Hezuo-Luqu-Ruoergai-Chuanzhusi-Jiuzhaigou.

Edited by Hellen He/何琴