The train or bus from Tianjin to Chengde should be as short as possible and not too expensive. It's best to have friends to let me know!

The train from Tianjin to Chengde is 44 12, leaving from Yangliuqing at 20:00 and arriving at 4:42 the next morning. It takes eight and a half hours and is cheap. Hard seat 3 1, hard sleeper 69.

There are several shuttle buses that depart from Sha Tong Bus Station in Wangchuanchang, starting at 7:20 at the earliest and at 19:00 at the latest, with fares ranging from 90- 120. The journey time is shorter than the train, and it is similar, depending on the road conditions.

It is recommended to take the train. If you arrive overnight, you won't delay the time and the sleeper is not expensive.