Pingxiang North Station to Wugong Mountain Bus Guide 2026: Price & Schedule

Quick Answer

Recommended Route Steps

1. Exit Pingxiang North Station: After arriving by high-speed train, exit the station and turn right. The shuttle ticket office is approximately 20 meters away.
2. Buy your ticket: Purchase a shuttle ticket to Wugong Mountain (武功山) at the ticket office. Cost: CNY 27. Buses depart on the hour from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. No advance booking needed.
3. No passport needed for the shuttle: Your passport is only needed for the train ticket. The shuttle can be boarded with cash.
4. Board the shuttle: Look for buses marked "武功山" (Wǔgōng Shān). Avoid unlicensed taxis that may approach you — use the official shuttle.
5. Arrive at the Visitor Center: The shuttle takes 70–90 minutes to reach the Wugong Mountain Visitor Service Center (武功山游客服务中心).
6. Continue to the trailhead: From the visitor center, take the cable car (Apr–Oct 8:20–17:10; Nov–Mar 8:30–16:30) or start hiking. The summit is ~10°C cooler than the base — bring layers.

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Precise Location Info

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我要去武功山，请问这辆车是否经过？

I'm going to 武功山 (Wugong Mountain Visitor Center). Does this bus stop there?

请问从哪里上车？几点发车？

Where do I board? What time does it depart?

到武功山多少钱？

How much is the fare to 武功山 (Wugong Mountain Visitor Center)?

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Ticket & Payment Tips

Trip.com: Can book train tickets to Pingxiang North. Does not sell the shuttle — buy on-site.
12306 (official railway): Supports foreign passport for train ticket booking.
Foreign passport: Accepted for train tickets. The shuttle does not require ID.
Chinese phone number: Not required for the shuttle. Useful for carpool arrangements.
On-site purchase: Shuttle tickets sold at the station ticket office. Cash, WeChat Pay, and Alipay accepted.
Payment: Cash (CNY), WeChat Pay, and Alipay. No international credit cards for the shuttle.
Alternative station: If you arrive at Pingxiang Station (regular train, not high-speed), a shuttle to Wugong Mountain costs CNY 22 and takes 80 minutes.

Seasonal Notes & Warnings

⚠️Shuttle runs 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Summer peak — weekend accommodation prices increase ~30%. Summit is ~10°C cooler than the base. Cable car: Apr–Oct 8:20–17:10; Nov–Mar 8:30–16:30.

Schedules and fares may change seasonally. Always confirm locally before travel.

Return Journey

To return, take the shuttle from the Wugong Mountain Visitor Center back to Pingxiang North Station. The last shuttle typically departs at 5:30 PM. In peak season, buses may fill up — arrive at the visitor center early to secure a seat. Carpools (CNY 30–50) are available if you miss the last shuttle.

Backup Options

What if the bus is full or you miss the last departure?

Regular train to Pingxiang Station: shuttle CNY 22, 80 minutes. Carpool CNY 30–50.

Verification & Updates

Schedules and fares may change seasonally. This information was last checked on 2026-08-03.

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Pingxiang North to Wugong Mountain