Trains offer an efficient, scenic way of travelling within China. Trains link most parts of the country with reliable service. You may travel in one of four classes: Soft Seat or Soft Sleeper with air-conditioning; and the Hard Seat or Hard Sleeper.

Trains depart daily for Shenyang, Beijing, Dalian, and Shanghai (a 22-28 hour journey by train).

The long-distance bus station is located at 226 Renmin Dajie. Buses depart daily for Beijing, Dalian, Harbin, Jilin and Shenyang.

Express buses from Jilin arrive at the Changchun express bus station on Renmin Dajie in the southern part of town.