Leshan Giant BuddhaLeshan is about 180 kilometers away from Chengdu and 20 kilometers away from Mount Emei. The famous Leshan Giant Buddha is located there. The transportation from Chengdu to Leshan is very convenient. Read on to find out how to get to Leshan and the Leshan Giant Buddha from Chengdu.
Chengdu to Leshan by Train
Taking a train to Leshan from Chengdu is the best way to travel. There are over 20 bullet trains running between Chengdu and Leshan every day.
Chengdu to Leshan
| Train No. | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Departure Station | Arrival Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6351 | 09:06 | 09:58 | Chengdu East | Leshan |
| C6301 | 09:28 | 10:56 | ||
| C6303 | 11:00 | 11:52 | ||
| C6671 | 11:16 | 12:09 | ||
| C6267 | 11:24 | 12:40 | ||
| C6305 | 12:32 | 13:36 | ||
| C6263 | 08:38 | 08:38 | Chengdu South | |
| C6671 | 11:16 | 12:09 | ||
| C6673 | 12:55 | 13:48 | ||
| C6291 | 13:58 | 14:51 |
Leshan to Chengdu
| Train No. | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Departure Station | Arrival Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6668 | 10:09 | 10:56 | Leshan | Chengdu South |
| C6260 | 11:04 | 11:57 | ||
| C6326 | 14:20 | 15:14 | ||
| C6314 | 18:22 | 19:30 | ||
| C6294 | 19:26 | 20:13 | ||
| C6680 | 16:48 | 17:46 | Chengdu East | |
| C6270 | 17:17 | 18:27 | ||
| C6666 | 09:26 | 10:18 | ||
| C6292 | 15:10 | 16:20 | ||
| C6678 | 15:54 | 16:58 |
We have listed some bullet train schedules between Chengdu and Leshan above. You can use our Train Ticket Service to check all of the train schedules and to book your ticket(s).
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- 1-Day Dujiangyan Panda Keeper Program Tour
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Chengdu East Railway Station
- Address: Qingyijiang Road, Chenghua District
Chengdu East Railway Station can be reached by Metro Line 2 and Line 7. It is about 30 minutes' drive from downtown Chengdu.
Chengdu South Railway Station
- Address: 1 South Railway Road, Wuhou District
Chengdu South Railway Station can be reached by Metro Line 1 and Line 7. It is about 20 minutes' drive from downtown Chengdu.
Leshan Railway Station
- Address: Jinzhan Avenue, Qingjiang New District
Leshan Railway Station is about 14 kilometers away from the Leshan Giant Buddha. The best way to get to Leshan Giant Buddha from the station is to take a taxi, which takes 30 minutes. If you are traveling on a budget, you can take bus 3, 601, 605, or K1. This will take 40 minutes to 1 hour.Chengdu East Railway Station can be reached by Metro Line 2 and Line 7. It is about 30 minutes' drive from downtown Chengdu.
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Contact us for a private tour of Leshan and Mount Emei.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Leshan
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport has a railway station at Basement 2 in Terminal 2. You can get to Leshan Railway Station from Shuangliu Airport Railway Station without leaving the airport. For flight passengers' convenience, there are 15 high-speed trains departing from Shuangliu Airport Railway Station every day. We have listed some bullet train schedules below.
| Train No. | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|
| C6263 | 08:56 | 10:18 |
| C6351 | 09:23 | 09:58 |
| C6301 | 09:51 | 10:56 |
| C6267 | 11:41 | 12:40 |
| C6305 | 12:49 | 13:36 |
| C6675 | 13:33 | 14:14 |
| G6291 | 14:10 | 14:51 |
| C6271 | 15:07 | 16:12 |
| C6353 | 16:25 | 17:07 |
| C6313 | 16:42 | 17:29 |
Chengdu to Leshan by Long-Distance Bus
It takes about 2 hours to get to the Leshan Giant Buddha from Chengdu by long-distance bus. There are five buses running to the Leshan Giant Buddha operated by Xinnanmen Bus Station and Chadianzi Bus Station.
| Bus Station | Departure Time |
|---|---|
| Xinnanmen Bus Station | 07:10 |
| 10:10 | |
| 16:10 | |
| Chadianzi Bus Station | 10:20 |
| 16:50 |
Xinnanmen Bus Station (新南门汽车站)
- Address: 2 Xinnan Road, Wuhou District (成都市武侯区新南路2号)
It is 2 kilometers southeast of Tianfu Square (which is in the city center), costing about 10 yuan to reach by taxi. It is near Exit C at Xinnanmen Station on Metro Line 3.
Chadianzi Bus Station (茶店子汽车站)
- Address: 289, Fifth Section, West 3rd Ring Road, Jinniu District (成都市金牛区西三环)
It is 8 kilometers northwest of Tianfu Square, which is a 30-minute journey. Chadianzi Bus Station is reached on Metro Line 2.
Note: There are many other long-distance buses heading to Leshan from Xinnanmen Bus Station, Chadianzi Bus Station, Chengdu East Bus Station, and Shiyangchang Bus Station in Chengdu. These buses will only arrive at Leshan's bus station. You have to transfer to another bus or a taxi to reach the Leshan Giant Buddha after arriving there.
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Chengdu to Leshan by Private Transportation
To help you create a hassle-free tour from Chengdu to Leshan and the Leshan Giant Buddha, we offer a private car to escort you directly to the destination, being efficient and comfortable. You will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide during the whole trip. Your ticket will be arranged in advance for you, and you can travel at your own pace.
Tour Leshan and See the Leshan Giant Buddha with Us
Tour with us!A private tour with a private guide and driver allows you to make the most of your time sightseeing without getting lost or needing to navigate. You can also control the pace of travel. Our local guide will show you the highlights and lead you to the best touring route. See our recommended Leshan tour:
- 2-Day Giant Panda and Giant Buddha Tour - visit pandas and the Leshan Giant Buddha efficiently without missing any highlights
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