How to get to Chengdu — metro (13 lines), taxi, DiDi, Chengdu East HSR station, Panda Base transport, long-distance bus, and how to buy train tickets. Complete 2024 guide.
Get a 天府通卡 (CNY 50 deposit). Official app: 成都地铁. WeChat/Alipay QR at all gates. Key: Line 3 (to Panda Base). Runs 6am-11pm.
Chengdu Metro Map →Starts CNY 8 for 2 km, CNY 1.9/km. Night surcharge 20% (11pm-6am). All metered. Alipay/WeChat accepted.
Book via DiDi →DiDi (滴滴出行) primary. Auto (神州专车) for premium fleet with English-speaking drivers. Great for Panda Base trips.
Download DiDi →Chengdu East (成都东) — main HSR hub: Chongqing (2h), Xi'an (4h), Beijing (7h), Shanghai (10h). Chengdu Station (成都站) — classic to Yunnan, Tibet.
Book Train Tickets →Chengdu Long-distance Bus Station (成都汽车总站) across Sichuan. Book via 川途客运 app or 携程.
Search Bus Routes →HSR: 12306.cn or Trip.com. Tibet trains: book months ahead. Bus: 携程 or station.
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