Getting Around Neijiang
Neijiang sits on the Tuo River roughly midway between Chengdu and Chongqing, and its position at the centre of the southern Sichuan transport network makes it a straightforward place to arrive in and move around. For a visitor, the practical picture is simple: the city has two main railway stations, a compact and cheap city bus network, plentiful taxis, and a large integrated coach station that ties long-distance road travel together with high-speed rail.
Rail: The Two Main Stations
Neijiang's rail connections are split between two stations serving different kinds of trains, and knowing which one you want will save you a lot of confusion.
- Neijiang North Railway Station (内江北站) — on Dongcheng Road in Dongxing District. This is the station for high-speed services: it sits on the Chengdu–Chongqing High-Speed Railway and the Mianyang–Luzhou High-Speed Railway. If you are arriving from Chengdu or Chongqing on a fast train, this is almost certainly where you will get off. The station's enquiry line is +86 832 12306.
- Neijiang Railway Station (内江站) — at 40 Tiezhan Street in Shizhong District. This is the older, more central station, opened in 1952, and it handles conventional passenger and freight services on the Chengdu–Chongqing, Neijiang–Luzhou and Neijiang–Kunming railways. It is connected to city bus routes. Enquiries: +86 832 8312614.
There is no metro or tram system in Neijiang, so rail travel here means mainline trains rather than an urban transit network. For getting around within the city itself, you will be relying on buses, taxis and your own two feet.
Buses
City buses are the workhorse of local transport and the cheapest way to move around. Fares are usually ¥1–2, and routes cover the major attractions and transport hubs in the city. You pay on board; there is no need to plan ahead or buy a pass for a short visit.
Buses are also the link between the rail stations and the long-distance coach station — Bus No. 227, for example, runs to the Comprehensive Passenger Transport Center station.
Coaches and Long-Distance Buses
Neijiang has several bus stations connecting the city with Chengdu, Chongqing, Leshan and other nearby cities and towns. The most useful for visitors is the main hub:
- Neijiang Comprehensive Passenger Transport Center (内江综合客运中心站), 50 Dongcheng Road, Dongxing District — open 06:00–20:30, telephone +86 832 6188998. It is laid out on a "main station and sub-station" model that allows seamless transfers between high-speed rail, buses and road transport: the main station handles long- and medium-distance routes, while the sub-station provides maintenance and standby services. Routes reach major cities across Sichuan as well as Guiyang and Kunming.
Because it is designed around transfers, this is the place to head for if you are combining a high-speed rail leg with a onward coach journey.
Taxis and Ride-Hailing
Taxis are easy to find and inexpensive. The starting fare is about ¥6–8, and a short trip within the city typically costs no more than ¥20. For most visitor journeys — station to hotel, hotel to a temple or old street — a taxi is a cheap and convenient option, and it removes any need to decipher bus routes.
Walking
The built-up core of Neijiang spreads across the two urban districts of Shizhong and Dongxing, on and around the Tuo River. Central Shizhong District, where the older railway station sits, is the most walkable part of town for casual strolling, and the city's riverside setting makes walking between nearby sights pleasant. That said, the two districts are distinct areas rather than one continuous pedestrian zone, so for anything beyond a local stroll you will want a bus or taxi to bridge the gap.
Getting Into the City from the Airport
The source material does not identify an airport serving Neijiang or describe an airport-to-city transfer. In practice, visitors should plan their arrival around the rail and coach connections described above: high-speed trains from Chengdu and Chongqing arrive at Neijiang North Railway Station in Dongxing District, and the Comprehensive Passenger Transport Center next door handles coach transfers. From either the north station or the central Neijiang Railway Station, city buses and taxis will take you onward to your accommodation.
Practical Summary
- Arriving by high-speed rail: use Neijiang North Railway Station (Dongxing District).
- Arriving by conventional rail: use Neijiang Railway Station (Shizhong District), which is more central and linked to city buses.
- Getting around town: city buses at ¥1–2, or taxis at roughly ¥6–8 flagfall with most short hops under ¥20.
- Leaving for other cities: the Comprehensive Passenger Transport Center on Dongcheng Road, reachable by Bus No. 227, is built for rail-to-coach transfers.
- There is no metro or tram; plan on buses, taxis and walking.