COMPARE BEFORE YOU WALK
Transport cost and use at a glance
Choose by destination and arrival time. The train station, Line 10 and the Line 19/30 station are close to T2 but are not one shared gate.
USD equivalents are approximate, using USD 1 ≈ RMB 6.67 on 29 Oct 2026. Fares are charged in RMB; your bank may use a different rate or add fees. Rate reference.
about USD 0.90 (RMB 6) · Line 10 to Taipingyuan (太平园), then Line 3 toward Chengdu Medical College (成都医学院). Allow roughly 40–55 minutes after reaching the station.
from about USD 1.20 (RMB 8) on selected second-class city-bound trains · fastest when a departure to Chengdu South Railway Station (成都南站) or Chengdu East Railway Station (成都东站) matches your arrival.
about USD 0.30 (RMB 2) · 21:00–04:30 from the airport, generally every 40–70 minutes.
Allow roughly USD 7.50–16.50 (RMB 50–110) · use the live app quote because traffic, demand, vehicle class and route change the total.
01 · LEAVE ARRIVALS
Choose your terminal before following transport signs
After baggage claim, stay inside the public arrivals hall long enough to identify your terminal and the sign you need. T1 is immediately left of T2. Follow the airport signs for the final walking path.
Terminal 1 · First walking decisions
Follow the overhead transport signs shown below; they lead from T1 toward the metro, railway, buses, taxi and ride-hailing. For the metro, the English wording is mixed: signs may say Subway or Metro. Follow the line number and station name as well as the pictogram. Line 10 is at T1; the railway and Lines 19/30 are at T2, about an 8–10-minute walk away or a free shuttle ride from T1 Gate 3.
01 · FOLLOW THE SIGNS
02 · LINE INFORMATION
03 · AIRPORT BUS
Terminal 2 · First walking decisions
For Line 10 or the railway, follow signs to B2. Lines 19/30 use the separate Shuangliu Airport Terminal 2 East (双流机场2航站楼东) station.
01 · DOMESTIC ARRIVALS
02 · TRANSPORT SIGNS
03 · B2 · METRO / RAILWAY
Walk between T1 and T2 in about 8–10 minutes, or use the free terminal shuttle: T1 Gate 3 south-side platform ↔ T2 Gate 9 north-side platform.
02 · RECOMMENDED · METRO
Use Line 10 for the city; use the full station name for Lines 19 and 30
T1: Follow Metro signs to Gate 01 on Level 1. T2: follow Metro signs to B2, Passages L2, L3 or L4. For central Chengdu, take Line 10 toward Taipingyuan (太平园); change to Line 3 for Chunxi Road (春熙路).
Lines 19 and 30 use the separate Shuangliu Airport Terminal 2 East (双流机场2航站楼东) station. Follow its station name and Line 19/30 signs to Exits C or D.
T1 toward Taipingyuan (太平园): 06:03–23:15. T2 toward Taipingyuan (太平园): 06:14–23:12. T1 toward Xinping (新平): 06:11–23:22. T2 toward Xinping (新平): 06:14–23:25. Check the live display for temporary changes.
Line 19 toward Tianfu Airport North (天府机场北): 06:00–23:30; toward Jinxing (金星): 06:23–00:16. Direct trains to Tianfu Airport (天府机场) run 06:30–22:30. Line 30 toward Longquanyi Railway Station South (龙泉驿站南): 06:10–23:10.
Use the Chengdu transport QR Code in Alipay, or buy a single-journey ticket at the station machine or counter. See the Alipay transport QR Code steps →
03 · T2 ONLY · NATIONAL RAIL
Shuangliu Airport railway station is at T2, B2, Passage L3
Follow the railway pictogram and High-Speed Rail / Railway Station signs, not just “Metro.” The official airport route places the train entrance at T2 B2, Passage L3. The station normally opens at 06:20 and closes at 22:50.
From T1, walk to T2 in about 8–10 minutes or take the free shuttle. At T2, follow High-Speed Rail to B2, Passage L3. Search Shuangliujichang (双流机场) and check live departures and fares for your date.
Buy in Railway 12306 using your passport details, or at the staffed ticket window.
A selected second-class ticket to Chengdu South Railway Station (成都南站) can start around USD 1.20 (RMB 8), but services and prices change by train and date. Check Railway 12306 live; the metro is more flexible after an uncertain flight arrival. Open the Railway 12306 guide →
04 · AIRPORT BUS
Airport Bus 1 runs from both terminals to Chunxi Road (春熙路)
The Shuangliu Airport bus service to Chunxi Road (春熙路) operates 21:00–04:30, generally every 40–70 minutes. The route serves central stops including Nijiaqiao (倪家桥), Sichuan Gymnasium (省体育馆), Huaxiba (华西坝), Jinjiang Hotel (锦江宾馆), Yanshikou (盐市口) and Chunxi Road (春熙路).
At T1, use Exit 6 and walk about 60 metres south. At T2, use Exit 15 and Platform 4. Check the stop display for Chunxi Road (春熙路). The T1 image above is a sign example; it does not show the T2 stop.
about USD 0.30 (RMB 2) · generally every 40–70 minutes. Traffic affects travel time and the last downtown walk may still require navigation.
Scan the Chengdu bus QR Code in Alipay or pay exact RMB cash on board; public buses normally do not provide change. Confirm the current fare on the vehicle or stop display.
05 · RIDE-HAILING
Choose the correct Visual Guide for T1 or T2
Shuangliu uses two different ride-hailing pickup areas. The T1 area is east of the T1 parking lot; the T2 area is southwest of the T2 parking lot. In DiDi, tap the airport pickup card marked Visual Guide to open the current photo route from the selected terminal exit.
Metro or Airport Bus
Follow fixed transport signs to a station or marked bus stop. You do not need to locate a particular car or coordinate a pickup bay.
A car fits your needs
A group, heavy luggage, mobility needs or a destination poorly served by public transport may make a car more practical.
The captured guides below estimated about six minutes from T1 Domestic Arrivals Exit A and five minutes from T2 Domestic Arrivals Exit B. Walking time varies by exit. Reopen Visual Guide if the pickup point changes. See where to tap in the DiDi guide →
Terminal 1 · Domestic Arrivals Exit A to the T1 pickup lane
1Leave through Domestic Arrivals Exit A.
2Follow the arrow and turn right.
3Keep to the right through the hall.
4Continue straight and leave the terminal.
5Turn left after leaving the terminal.
6Turn right ahead and approach the crossing.
7Cross at the marked pedestrian route.
8Turn right after crossing.
9Walk straight for about 30 metres.
10Turn right at the junction and continue.
11Walk straight to the pickup lane.
12Arrive at the T1 ground-level ride-hailing lane.
Terminal 2 · Domestic Arrivals Exit B to the T2 pickup lane
1Leave through Domestic Arrivals Exit B.
2Follow the arrow and turn right.
3Continue straight toward the exit.
4Turn left and follow the exit signs.
5Leave through Exit 15.
6Turn right after leaving the terminal.
7Turn left at the junction ahead.
8Continue straight to the crossing.
9Cross the road, then turn right.
10Walk straight for about 30 metres.
11Turn left ahead.
12Arrive at the T2 ground-level ride-hailing lane.
Book in DiDi, keep your destination in Chinese, check the exact pickup point before walking, and follow the on-site Ride-hailing / 网约车 signs. Drivers may message or call in Chinese. Use the live fare and match the complete license plate before boarding.
Routes, hours and pickup points were checked on October 29, 2026. Primary references: airport metro entrances and Line 10 times, Shuangliu Airport railway entrance and opening hours, airport bus route, stops, hours and fare, official ride-hailing parking areas, and terminal walk and shuttle stops. Line 19 and Line 30 station times were cross-checked against current station data and Chengdu Metro operating notices. Railway departures and fares must be checked live on Railway 12306.
FAQ
Shuangliu Airport arrival questions
Which metro line should I take to Chunxi Road (春熙路)?
Take Line 10 toward Taipingyuan (太平园), then transfer to Line 3 toward Chengdu Medical College (成都医学院) and leave at Chunxi Road (春熙路). Budget about USD 0.90 (RMB 6) and confirm the distance-based fare shown at entry.
Are Line 10 and Line 19 in the same station?
No. Line 10 uses Shuangliu Airport Terminal 2 (双流机场2航站楼) station. Lines 19 and 30 use Shuangliu Airport Terminal 2 East (双流机场2航站楼东). The paid areas are separate, so follow the full station name and line number.
Can I take a high-speed train from T1?
The railway entrance is at T2 B2 via Passage L3. From T1, walk about 8–10 minutes to T2 or use the free terminal shuttle, then follow High-Speed Rail signs.
Does an airport bus run after the metro closes?
Airport Bus 1 runs from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (成都双流国际机场) to Chunxi Road (春熙路) from 21:00 to 04:30, generally every 40–70 minutes, for about USD 0.30 (RMB 2). It is easier to follow than a car pickup if you are not comfortable confirming a meeting point in Chinese.
Can I pay for the metro or bus with an international card?
The simplest setup is an international card linked to Alipay, then the Chengdu transport QR Code. Metro stations also sell single-journey tickets; public buses accept exact RMB cash. Keep a small cash backup.
Where should I meet a DiDi?
Ride-hailing is not the easiest first choice for a new arrival: pickup is restricted to designated areas, and confirming the exact level or bay with a driver may involve Chinese. If you choose it, use the app’s assigned point and on-site Ride-hailing signs. T1 pickup is east of the T1 parking lot; T2 pickup is southwest of the T2 parking lot. Keep a translation app ready and match the plate before boarding.