Chengdu to Leshan by Train
150 km • 46min-1h30m • Giant Buddha Access
Stations
🚉 Chengdu (Departure)
- Chengdu East (成都东) Most G-trains to Leshan
- Chengdu South (成都南) Some D-trains
- Chengdu (成都站) Limited trains
🚉 Leshan (Arrival)
- Leshan (乐山站) High-speed station, 10km to Giant Buddha
- Emeishan (峨眉山站) For Emei Mountain (same line)
Train Options
G-train (High-speed) ⭐
Best ChoiceDuration: 46min-1h10m
Frequency: Every 20-40 min
Daily trains: 30+
First/Last: 07:00 - 21:00
Fastest: G2831 (46 min)
Business: ¥150-180
First class: ¥80-100
Second class: ¥50-65
D-train (Bullet)
Duration: 1h-1h30m
Frequency: Every 30-60 min
First: ¥70-90
Second: ¥45-60
Long-distance Bus
Slower option: Long-distance bus available but slower (2h) • Price: ¥45-55
Popular Trains
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G2831 | 08:15 | 09:01 | 46m | Fastest |
| G2185 | 09:30 | 10:25 | 55m | Morning |
| D1701 | 11:00 | 12:15 | 1h15m | D-train |
| G2855 | 14:20 | 15:15 | 55m | Afternoon |
Top Attractions
- Leshan Giant Buddha (乐山大佛) (3-4h) 71m tall, UNESCO 1996¥80
- Emei Mountain (峨眉山) (1-2 days) Buddhist sacred site, Golden Summit¥160
- Wuyou Temple (乌尤寺) (1h) Next to Giant BuddhaIncluded
- Oriental Buddha Park (东方佛都) (1h) Additional Buddha statues¥80
Suggested Itinerary
1 Day: Morning train → Giant Buddha (4h) → Return evening
2 Days: Day 1: Giant Buddha | Day 2: Emei Mountain (Golden Summit)
From Chengdu: Perfect day trip, 46 min each way
Practical Tips
Best route: Chengdu East → Leshan (most G-trains, fastest)
Booking: Same-day tickets usually available, book ahead for holidays
To Buddha: Bus 3 or taxi from Leshan station to Buddha (15 min, ¥15-20)
Climbing: Buddha has 300+ steps, wear comfortable shoes
Emei Mountain: For Emei, get off at Emeishan station (one stop after Leshan)
Food: Try Leshan bobo chicken (钵钵鸡) and sweet skin duck (甜皮鸭)