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As one of the transportation hubs in southwest China, Chengdu transportation network is very developed. It has one of China’s busiest airports; it is the intersection point of five trunk railway lines; it is connected with thousands of miles of expressways and has dozens of coach stations sending passengers to various destinations. Within the city area, there are subways, city buses, taxis and many other transport conveniences for passengers to choose from.

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By Air

Chengdu Shuangniu International Airport is the largest in southwest China. It covers an area of over 9,333,333 square meters with two parallel runways and 200 parking stands.

Currently, it has 143 scheduled domestic flight routes to cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Xian, Kunming, Xining, Lhasa,Zhangjiajie and Nyingchi. In addition, flights to cities inside the province are available, such as to Dazhou, Xichang and Jiuzhaigou, etc. It also offers 56 international (regional) flight routes by the end of 2012. International flights include service to cities abroad such as Tokyo, Shanghai (Beijing)-Fukuoka, Osaka, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Katmandu, Los Angeles, Vancouver, London, Sydney, Melbourne (Australia), Frankfort, Delhi and (Beijing)-Paris, as well as regional flights to Hong Kong and Macau.
Location: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is located about two kilometers (about 1.2 miles) east of Shuangliu County, about 16 kilometers (about 10 miles) away from downtown area.
72 hours free transit via Shuangliu Airport

Passport holders of 51 countries including the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia, Russia, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Japan, etc. can enjoy 72 hours free transit via Shuangliu Airport.

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By Train
As the largest railway hub in southwest China, the city has convenient railway transportation. At present, it has three railway stations for passenger transport: Main Railway Station, namely North Railway station, East Railway Station, and South Railway Station. Another passenger railway station, west railway station is now under construction. When completed, the “two principals (north and east railway stations), two assistants (south and west railway stations)” setup of the city's rail transport will be formed and better service passengers.Chengdu Train Schedule offers that  the Three passenger railway stations are in operation currently in Chengdu city.
Chengdu Train Schedule ( last updated in Aug,2017)
Chngdu Railway Station
Chengdu South Railway Station
Chngdu East Railway Station

By Bus
Long-distance Bus

Road transport plays an important role in Sichuan Province so that a number of long-distance bus stations have been built in Chengdu, capital city as well as transportation hub of Sichuan. Here below are some of major and frequently used ones. 

Wuguiqiao Bus Station (Chengdu General Bus Station)

The station is near Tazishan Park, east of the city. It provides transport service mainly to places along the Chengdu-Chongqing expressway and Neijiang-Yibin expressway such as Chongqing, Fuling, Yibin, Zigong, and Nanning.

Chinese name: 五桂桥汽车站 (wǔ guì qiáo qì chē zhàn)
Location: No. 194, Yinghui Road, Chenghua District
Transportation: Bus no. 2, 4, 10, 58, 71, 81, 92, 122, 219, 223, 819, 856, 857, and 858
Opening Time: 06:30 – 20:30
Tip: As the station is located near exit/entrance of Chengdu-Chongqing Expressway, it is more time-saving to start a journey here rather than from other stations, whose buses need a longer time to get free from downtown traffic.

Xinnanmen Bus Station (Tourism Bus Center)
It plays a role as a Tour Bus Center of the city and provides service to renowned scenic spots, including Jiuzhaigou,Leshan Giant Buddha, Mt. Emei, Mt. Qingcheng, Stone Elephant Lake, etc.
Chinese name: 新南门汽车站 (xīn nán mén qì chē zhàn)
Location: No.57, Linjiang Road, Xinnanmen, Wuhou District
Transportation: Bus no. 28, 48, 82, 237, and 904; subway line 1 (Huaxiba Station)
Opening Time: 06:30 – 19:30

Public bus services extend in all directions. You can get to most of places, especially sights inside the city, by bus. Common public buses charge CNY 1, while those with air-conditioners charge CNY 2. Take small change as there are no conductors on many of the buses.
Travels non-stop and directly to attraction sites, sightseeing bus saves travelers, especially independent travelers a lot of time. Although different from those of other cities and mostly sold together with entry ticket to the destination, it is still cheaper than taking taxis. Also, there are free schedules.

By Metro/Subway

Currently, only Chengdu metro line 1, line 2, line 3 and line 4are in operation, while line 5,  line 7 and line 10 are under construction. Passengers can take line 1 from Shengxian Lake to Guangdu via North Railway Station, Tianfu Square, Sichuan Gymnasium, South Railway Station, Jincheng Plaza and other places in the city. Line 2 can take travelers to Chadianzi Bus Station, People's Park, Chunxi Road, East Railway Station, Institute of Public Administration and other areas. Line 3 runs between Taipingyuan and Military General Hospital, passing Chunxi Road, Chengdu Zoo, Xinnanmen Bus Station and Zhaojue Temple. Line 4 connects Xihe and Wansheng, passing some popular scenic areas like Wide and Narrow Alley,Sichuan Museum and Cultural Park. According to the short-term plan, the city plans to build 11 metro lines around the city which would make the subway transport easily accessible to the city's major distribution centers.

Hundreds of taxi stands are available in the city. Except hailing a taxi at a stand, it is also feasible to take one along the street. To shuttle around by cab, you’d better avoid the rush hours between 07:30 – 09:00 & 17:00 – 19:00. In addition, it shall be quite normal that a driver doesn’t use the taximeter if the car departs from railway stations or long-distance bus stations. In this case, it is recommended to discuss for a flat rate before getting on the car.