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Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) Airport to the City
Getting from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to the city by Metro Line 10, Night Bus 1 or taxi/ride-hailing: where to board, times and fares.
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Three ways from Shuangliu into the city
From Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) you have three ways into town: Metro Line 10, Night Bus 1 (Airport–Chunxi Road) and taxi or ride-hailing. While the metro is running, take Line 10; after it closes, look at Night Bus 1 or a taxi.
Chengdu also has a second airport, Tianfu International (TFU). This post covers Shuangliu (CTU), so first check which airport is on your ticket.
Metro Line 10: straight to Wuhou Shrine station
Board Line 10 at Exit 04 on the T1 arrivals level (1F) or on level B2 at T2. The city-bound terminus is Wuhou Shrine station, right by Wuhou Shrine and Jinli, and you can change to other lines for the rest of the city.
The last city-bound train from T1 leaves at 23:15. Check the official information for journey time and fares. Every Chengdu metro station has bag checks, so allow extra time; a transit QR code in a mobile payment app makes riding easy.
Night Bus 1: after the metro closes
Night Bus 1 links the airport with Chunxi Road in the city center after the metro closes. It leaves the airport 21:00-04:30 every 40-70 minutes and costs about 2 CNY.
Board about 60 m south of Exit 6 on T1 arrivals, or at Platform 4 outside Exit 15 on T2 arrivals. With 40-70 minutes between buses you may have a wait, so leave some slack.
Taxi or ride-hailing: heavy luggage or a late arrival
Taxi ranks are about 50 m south of Gate 6 on T1 arrivals and by the pedestrian crossing on T2 arrivals. Taxis are metered; check the official information for fares. Journey time depends on traffic.
Ride-hailing apps are also widely used. This option is handy with heavy luggage or a late arrival; have your hotel address in Chinese to show the driver.
By hotel area
Here are the main areas from our Chengdu guide and how they relate to the airport. For changing from Line 10 to other lines, check the official metro map.
- Around Wuhou Shrine and Jinli (historic sights, night walks): linked to the airport by Metro Line 10. Jinli lights up with lanterns in the evening
- Chunxi Road and Tianfu Square (first visit, shopping, transport hub): metro lines meet here, and Night Bus 1 also comes to Chunxi Road
- Around Kuanzhai Alley (old lanes, teahouses): within walking distance of People's Park and Wenshu Monastery. Change from Line 10 to another line, or take a taxi
- Around Wenshu Monastery (quiet temple area): close to the center. Change from Line 10 to another line, or take a taxi
Check your ticket, plus an arrival checklist
Because Chengdu has two airports, check whether your ticket says Shuangliu (CTU) or Tianfu (TFU). Metro Line 19 links the two. For getting from Tianfu (TFU) into the city, check the official information.
Some foreign apps and services may be restricted in China. To find your way as soon as you land, get set up before you go.
- Sort out your connection (roaming, eSIM, etc.) and a Chinese map app in advance
- Link an overseas card to a mobile payment app, and finish sign-up and verification before you travel
- Carry a little cash too (Night Bus 1 is about 2 CNY)
- Have your hotel address in Chinese
- Allow extra time for bag checks at every metro station
- Check entry rules, including visas, with official information
At a glance
Based on our Chengdu guide. Where no fare or journey time is shown, check the official information.
- Metro Line 10: T1 arrivals (1F) Exit 04 or T2 level B2; terminus Wuhou Shrine station; last city-bound train from T1 at 23:15; fares: check official info
- Night Bus 1 (Airport–Chunxi Road): leaves the airport 21:00-04:30, every 40-70 min, about 2 CNY
- Taxi or ride-hailing: about 50 m south of Gate 6 on T1 arrivals, or by the pedestrian crossing on T2 arrivals; metered (check official info); time depends on traffic
- Shuangliu (CTU) ↔ Tianfu (TFU): Metro Line 19
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FAQ
When is the last metro from Shuangliu airport?
The last city-bound Line 10 train from T1 leaves at 23:15. After that, use Night Bus 1 or a taxi.
Where do I catch Night Bus 1, and how much is it?
About 60 m south of Exit 6 on T1 arrivals, or at Platform 4 outside Exit 15 on T2 arrivals. It costs about 2 CNY and runs 21:00-04:30 every 40-70 minutes.
Where are the taxi ranks?
About 50 m south of Gate 6 on T1 arrivals, and by the pedestrian crossing on T2 arrivals. Taxis are metered; check the official information for fares.
What if my ticket says Tianfu (TFU)?
Metro Line 19 links the two airports. For getting from Tianfu (TFU) into the city, check the official information.
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