Located 165 kilometers away from Chengdu, Mount Emei is a popular destination for a Chengdu side trip. The mountain is characterized by lofty ancient trees, impressive waterfalls, pristine brooks, and numerous Buddhist temples. Read our information to discover how to get to Mount Emei from Chengdu.
1. Chengdu to Mount Emei by Train
Mount Emei is located in Emeishan, a county-level city administered by the prefecture-level city Leshan. There are two railway stations in Emeishan:
- Emeishan Railway Station: This station has trains running to Mount Emei Scenic Area. Make sure you use Emeishan Railway Station when you book your ticket as it is the closest one to Mount Emei Scenic Area.
- Emei Railway Station: This station has trains running to the city.
There are 12 pairs of bullet trains running between Chengdu and Mount Emei every day. The journey takes about 1 to 1½ hours.
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Chengdu to Emeishan
| Train No. | Departure Station | Arrival Station | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6253 | Chengdu East Railway Station | Emeishan | 06:18 |
| C6257 | Chengdu East Railway Station | Emeishan | 07:07 |
| C6301 | Chengdu East Railway Station | Emeishan | 09:28 |
| C6303 | Chengdu East Railway Station | Emeishan | 11:00 |
| C6305 | Chengdu East Railway Station | Emeishan | 12:32 |
| C6287 | Chengdu East Railway Station | Emeishan | 14:09 |
| C6271 | Chengdu South Railway Station | Emeishan | 14:55 |
| C4107 | Chengdu East Railway Station | Emeishan | 15:39 |
| C6313 | Chengdu East Railway Station | Emeishan | 16:25 |
| C6309 | Chengdu East Railway Station | Emeishan | 17:01 |
| C6281 | Chengdu East Railway Station | Emeishan | 19:09 |
| G8681 | Chengdu South Railway Station | Emeishan | 20:59 |
Emeishan to Chengdu
| Train No. | Departure Station | Arrival Station | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| G8682 | Emeishan | Chengdu South Railway Station | 06:42 |
| C6302 | Emeishan | Chengdu South Railway Station | 07:45 |
| C6258 | Emeishan | Chengdu East Railway Station | 09:05 |
| C6306 | Emeishan | Chengdu South Railway Station | 11:37 |
| C6308 | Emeishan | Chengdu South Railway Station | 12:36 |
| C6310 | Emeishan | Chengdu South Railway Station | 14:12 |
| C6288 | Emeishan | Chengdu South Railway Station | 15:31 |
| C6270 | Emeishan | Chengdu East Railway Station | 16:52 |
| D4108 | Emeishan | Chengdu South Railway Station | 17:51 |
| C6314 | Emeishan | Chengdu South Railway Station | 18:04 |
| C6278 | Emeishan | Chengdu South Railway Station | 19:20 |
| C6282 | Emeishan | Chengdu East Railway Station | 20:54 |
When you arrive at Emeishan Railway Station, you can take bus 5A or 12 to Baoguo Temple, which is the main gate to Mount Emei Scenic Area. The journey takes about 40 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a taxi, which only takes about 10 minutes to reach the scenic spot.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Mount Emei
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport has a railway station at Basement 2 in Terminal 2. You can get to Emeishan Railway Station from Shuangliu Airport Railway Station without leaving the airport. For flight passengers' convenience, there are seven high-speed trains departing from Shuangliu Airport Railway Station every day.
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| Train No. | Departure Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| C6301 | 09:28 | 1 h 22 min |
| C6305 | 12:32 | 1 h 4 min |
| C6271 | 14:55 | 1 h 22 min |
| C6313 | 16:25 | 1 h 4 min |
| C6309 | 17:01 | 1 h 30 min |
| C6281 | 19:09 | 1 h 4 min |
| G8681 | 20:59 | 1 h 4 min |
2. Chengdu to Mount Emei by Bus
It takes about 2 to 3 hours to get to Emeishan from Chengdu by long-distance bus. Xinnanmen Bus Station and Chengdu East Bus Station operate the most buses to Emeishan. A bus ticket costs from 42 to 57 yuan.
You should choose a bus heading to Mount Emei Scenic Area as some buses will arrive at Emeishan Passenger Traffic Center (which is also called Emeishan Jiuzhu Bus Station). If you arrive at Emeishan Passenger Traffic Center, you can take a taxi ride for 25 minutes to get to the scenic area.
There is a tourist bus heading to Mount Emei Scenic Area from the Wide and Narrow Alleys (Kuanzhai Xiangzi). It departs at 06:55 every day.
Xinnanmen Bus Station (新南门汽车站)
Address: 2 Xinnan Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu (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) and costs about 10 yuan to get there by taxi. It is near Exit C at Xinnanmen Station on Metro Line 3.
Chengdu East Bus Station (成都东站汽车客运站)
Address: Qionglaishan Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu (成都市成华区邛崃山路)
It is 10 kilometers east of Tianfu Square, which is 30 minutes away by taxi. You can use Chengdu East Railway Station on Metro Line 2 to get there.
3. Chengdu to Mount Emei by Private Transportation
A private car will escort you directly from Chengdu to Mount Emei Scenic Area, 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. The journey will take about 2 hours.
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A private tour with a private guide and driver enables 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 Mount Emei tour:
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