Tianfu Airport (TFU) to Chengdu by Metro
Metro lines serve Tianfu Airport. Here is what it costs and when the first and last trains run.
Getting into the city from Tianfu Airport
Getting to where you are going
Stops counted from Tianfu Airport. Journey time varies by time of day, so we do not print a fixed number.
| Destination | Stops | Line | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengdu West Railway Station | 18 | Line 18 | at Incubation Park |
| Huoche South Railway Station | 10 | Line 18 | No change |
| Chengdudongke Railway Station | 16 | Line 18 | at South Railway Station |
| Xipu Railway Station | 46 | Line 18 | at Western China Int'l Expo City |
| Shuangliu Airport | 12 | Line 19 | No change |
Which line should you take?
Every line here reaches the city. The right one depends on where you are going.
Which way into the city?
At Tianfu Airport the trains run one way only. The destination shown on the platform board is what tells you which.
| Line | Towards | First / last train |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Tianfu International Airport North | 06:47 – 00:17 |
| 18 | South Railway Station | 06:03 – 23:33 |
| 18 | 直达 天府机场北 | 06:28 – 23:33 |
| 18 | 直达 火车南站 | 05:58 – 23:03 |
| 19 | Tianfu International Airport North | 06:38 – 00:20 |
| 19 | Jinxing | 06:08 – 23:38 |
| 19 | 直达 双流机场2航站楼东 | 06:30 – 22:30 |
If the board shows a terminus other than the one listed here, that train does not run the full route — confirm before boarding.
Which terminal exit to use, and how far each gate is from the platform, is in the airport guide. Open the Tianfu Airport guide
Common questions
How much is the metro from Tianfu Airport?
Fares start at ¥2. A ride into the city centre costs a little more depending on distance.
What time is the first and last train from Tianfu Airport?
First train around 06:47, last train around 00:17. If you land later than that, take a taxi.
Terminals, check-in and the other ways out of the airport are in the airport guide.