There are 5 ways to get from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengdu East to Leshantrain Chengdu / ...
1h 45m¥37–155Line 2 bus, bus
- Take the bus from downtown to Chengdu Airport T1bus 2
- Take the bus from Chengdu Airport to Leshan Central Bus Stationbus
4h 18m¥59–174Drive 145 km
- Drive from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddhacar 145 km
1h 36m¥124–178Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddhataxi 145 km
1h 36m¥310–370Line 3 subway, train, line 605 bus
- Take the subway from Chunxi Road to Shuangliu Westsubway 3
- Take the train from Shuangliu West to Leshantrain
- Take the bus from Leshan Railway Station Bus Stop to Leshan Giant Buddhabus 605 / ...
3h 42m¥59–129
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha is to train which costs ¥35 - ¥160 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥120 - ¥180.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha. However, there are services departing from downtown and arriving at Leshan Giant Buddha via Chengdu Airport and Leshan Railway Station Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Leshan via Chengdu East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Chengdu and Leshan Giant Buddha is 156 km. The road distance is 145 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥35 - ¥160.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha, including transfers.
Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha bus services, operated by Chengdu Shangliu Airport, depart from downtown station.
Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥35 - ¥160. Alternatively, you can line 2 bus and bus, which costs ¥55 - ¥180 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Leshan Giant Buddha, China?
China Railways C-Class operates a train from Chengdu East to Leshan 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥10–70 and the journey takes 43 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from downtown to Leshan Giant Buddha via Chengdu Airport T1, Chengdu Airport, Leshan Central Bus Station, Leshan Railway Station Bus Stop, and Leshan Giant Buddha in around 4h 18m.
Train from Chengdu East to Leshan
- Adult - second class
- ¥50–70
Train from Chengdu East to Leshan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥63–69
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥100–115
- Business Class Seat
- ¥140–210
Train from Shuangliu West to Leshan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥52–57
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–170
Train from Chengdu East to Leshan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥65–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥65–90
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥80–120
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Chunxi Road to Shuangliu West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥5–8
- Schedules at
- chengdurail.com
- Phone
- +86 028-85205555
- Website
- cdairport.com
Bus from downtown to Chengdu Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥11–15
- Website
- https://www.cdairport.com/en/
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Chengdu Airport to Leshan Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥45–95
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥70–95
Bus from Leshan Railway Station Bus Stop to Leshan Giant Buddha
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2–65
- Schedules at
- map.baidu.com
- Bus
- ¥45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ¥310–370
Chengfeng Taxi
- Phone
- +86 28-87771910
- Website
- cfczqc.com
Jincheng Taxi
- Phone
- +86 28-81707790
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More Questions & Answers
Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha bus services, operated by Chengdu Shangliu Airport, arrive at Chengdu Airport T1 station.
Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Leshan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha.
There are 23+ hotels available in Leshan Giant Buddha.