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Trains from Chengdu

29Jun
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Seats
Chengdu
Chongqing

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

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Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:10
ChengduChengdu Dong (East)
2h 24m
08:34
ChongqingChongqing Bei (North)
Direct
D Series D3058
from
3112 USD
1
2h 24m, Direct
06:10
ChengduChengdu Dong (East)
08:34
ChongqingChongqing Bei (North)
from
3112 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
06:18
ChengduChengdu Dong (East)
1h 54m
08:12
ChongqingChongqing Bei (North)
Direct
D Series D5128
from
2695 USD
1
1h 54m, Direct
06:18
ChengduChengdu Dong (East)
08:12
ChongqingChongqing Bei (North)
from
2695 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Day trains

12:07
ChengduChengdu Dong (East)
2h 42m
14:49
ChongqingChongqingdong
Direct
G Series G3763
from
5268 USD
1
2h 42m, Direct
12:07
ChengduChengdu Dong (East)
14:49
ChongqingChongqingdong
from
5268 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
12:07
ChengduChengdu Dong (East)
1h 50m
13:57
ChongqingJiangbeijichang
Direct
G Series G3763
from
4484 USD
1
1h 50m, Direct
12:07
ChengduChengdu Dong (East)
13:57
ChongqingJiangbeijichang
from
4484 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Evening trains

18:03
ChengduChengdu Dong (East)
1h 33m
19:36
ChongqingShapingba
Direct
G Series G8577
from
4361 USD
1
1h 33m, Direct
18:03
ChengduChengdu Dong (East)
19:36
ChongqingShapingba
from
4361 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
18:32
ChengduChengdu Dong (East)
1h 22m
19:54
ChongqingChongqing Xi (West)
Direct
G Series G1975
from
3994 USD
1
1h 22m, Direct
18:32
ChengduChengdu Dong (East)
19:54
ChongqingChongqing Xi (West)
from
3994 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
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day

First train

06:10
night

Last train

22:15
distance

Travel duration

1h 55m
daily-departure

Daily departures

152
departure-station

Departure station

Chengdu
changes-type

Changes

direct
arrival-station

Arrival station

Chongqing
ticket-price

Ticket price

from $16
fastest-s

Fastest trip

1h 2m
longest-s

Longest trip

1m

Trains to Chengdu

Inbound trains reach Chengdu mainly at Chengdu East Railway Station, with some services also arriving at Chengdu South, Chengdu West, or Chengdu Railway Station depending on the route. High-speed trains from Chongqing arrive in around 1h15m to 1h45m. Trains from Xi'an North reach Chengdu in about 3h30m to 4h. Services from Leshan arrive in around 1h, while trains from Mianyang take about 40m. Southbound high-speed arrivals from Guiyang North take around 3h30m, and services from Kunming South reach Chengdu in roughly 5h30m to 6h. Selected G trains from Beijing West arrive in about 7h30m to 8h.

Visiting Chengdu

Chengdu is the largest rail hub in Sichuan and one of the key railway centers in southwest China. The city connects the Chengdu Plain with high-speed corridors toward Chongqing, Xi'an, Guizhou, Yunnan, and central China. China Railway operates passenger services from several Chengdu train stations, with Chengdu East Railway Station handling the largest share of long-distance high-speed trains. Trains from Chengdu include China Railway high-speed G and D services, intercity trains across Sichuan and Chongqing, and conventional long-distance services on selected routes. Chengdu East Railway Station is the main train station for high-speed rail, while Chengdu South Railway Station serves intercity and regional trains on corridors south of the city. Chengdu West Railway Station and Chengdu Railway Station also support selected regional and conventional services. Rail routes from Chengdu run east toward Chongqing and Wuhan, north toward Xi'an and Beijing, south toward Leshan, Yibin, Guiyang, and Kunming, and west toward cities in western Sichuan where passenger rail is available. Major destinations include Chongqing, Xi'an, Kunming, Guiyang, Leshan, and Beijing. Book trains from and to Chengdu online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Chengdu

From Chengdu East Railway Station, China Railway high-speed services run east toward Chongqing and onward across central China, north toward Xi'an and the Beijing corridor, and south toward Guizhou and Yunnan. Chengdu also has strong intercity rail links across Sichuan, including services toward Leshan, Mianyang, Deyang, and Yibin. Chengdu South Railway Station supports regional and intercity departures on southern approaches, including airport-area stations and cities within Sichuan. Chengdu West Railway Station and Chengdu Railway Station handle selected conventional and regional routes, so passengers should confirm the station shown on the ticket before arranging local transfers inside Chengdu.

Chengdu

Chengdu - Capital of Sichuan province, an economic and cultural hub known for Sichuan cuisine and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

Chengdu Dong (East)

StationStation

Shuangliu Airport

StationStation

Tianfujichang

StationStation

Chengdu Nan (South)

StationStation

Xinjin

StationStation

Qingbaijiang Dong (East)

StationStation

Xindu Dong (East)

StationStation

Xinjin Nan (South)

StationStation

Sanchahu

StationStation

Jianyang Nan (South)

StationStation

Dujiangyan

StationStation

Hongguangzhen

StationStation

Liduigongyuan

StationStation

Pixian

StationStation

Pixian Xi (West)

StationStation

Qingcheng Mountain

StationStation

Yingbinlu

StationStation

anjing

StationStation

chengduxi

StationStation

chaoyanghu

StationStation

chongzhou

StationStation

qionglai

StationStation

wenjiang

StationStation

xilai

StationStation

yangma

StationStation
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1h 55m

Chongqing

Chongqing - Major municipality on the Yangtze River, known for its steep terrain, hotpot cuisine and riverfront districts such as Jiefangbei.

Chongqing Xi (West)

StationStation

Chongqing Bei (North)

StationStation

Chongqingdong

StationStation

Jiangjinbei

StationStation

Wulongnan

StationStation

Nanpeng

StationStation

Shapingba

StationStation

Jiangbeijichang

StationStation

Tongjing

StationStation

Yinhua

StationStation

Yongchuannan

StationStation

Nanchuanbei

StationStation

Pengshuixi

StationStation

Banan

StationStation

Shuijiangxi

StationStation
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Booking Chengdu Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Buying Train Tickets Online
Buy train tickets online for Chengdu with Rail Monsters by selecting departure dates, comparing China Railway G, D, and conventional services, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Chengdu train stations such as Chengdu East, Chengdu South, Chengdu West, and Chengdu Railway Station according to the route shown in search results.
Types of Train Tickets Available
Chengdu services include regular tickets for conventional trains, reserved seats on China Railway high-speed trains, and sleeper tickets where overnight conventional trains operate. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear on some advance searches to and from Chongqing, Xi'an, Kunming, Guiyang, Leshan, Beijing, and other Chinese cities.
Tips for Online Reservations
Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Chengdu train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Chinese New Year, National Day Golden Week, Labor Day, and summer holidays. Train prices and seat availability vary by train type; ticket counters remain available at major Chengdu stations. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.

Chengdu Train Travel FAQ and Tips

What is the main train route from Chengdu?

The main short intercity route from Chengdu is the China Railway high-speed link to Chongqing, with G and D trains usually departing from Chengdu East Railway Station and arriving at Chongqing West, Chongqing North, or Shapingba. Fast services take around 1h15m to 1h45m, depending on the departure and arrival station. This corridor is one of the busiest rail links in southwest China.

How do I buy train tickets to and from Chengdu?

You can buy train tickets to and from Chengdu at Rail Monsters by entering your route, selecting a travel date, comparing available China Railway departures, and completing the online reservation. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Chengdu services. Your confirmation shows the train number, carriage, seat or sleeper assignment where applicable, and the exact Chengdu departure or arrival station.

Do high-speed trains serve Chengdu?

Yes. Chengdu is served by China Railway high-speed G and D trains, mainly through Chengdu East Railway Station and Chengdu South Railway Station. These trains link Chengdu with major cities in southwest, northwest, central, and eastern China. Conventional passenger trains also serve Chengdu on longer routes where high-speed rail is not the only option, including some sleeper services assigned by China Railway.

What are the main train stations in Chengdu?

Chengdu East Railway Station is the main high-speed rail station for long-distance G and D trains. Chengdu South Railway Station handles intercity and regional services, including routes toward southern Sichuan and airport-area stations. Chengdu West Railway Station serves selected regional and conventional trains. Chengdu Railway Station, often called Chengdu North, is used for conventional passenger services and selected routes depending on current China Railway operations.

What are the main train connections to and from Chengdu?

Chengdu connects with Chongqing in around 1h15m to 1h45m by high-speed train, Xi'an North in about 3h30m to 4h, Leshan in around 1h, Mianyang in about 40m, Guiyang North in around 3h30m, and Kunming South in roughly 5h30m to 6h. Longer high-speed services link Chengdu East with Beijing West in about 7h30m to 8h on selected G trains.

Can I buy Chengdu train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute Chengdu tickets may be available on shorter regional routes, but high-demand China Railway services can sell out before departure. This is common around Chinese New Year, National Day Golden Week, Labor Day, and summer holidays. Rail Monsters accepts Chengdu train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, which helps travelers secure preferred departures, seat categories, and sleeper options before peak travel dates.

How do I get from Chengdu to the airport by train?

Chengdu has rail access to both airport areas. Shuangliu Airport Railway Station is served by intercity trains on the Chengdu-Mianyang-Leshan corridor, with services linked to Chengdu South and Chengdu East depending on the timetable. Chengdu Tianfu Airport Railway Station is on newer high-speed and intercity routes southeast of the city. Check the airport station name carefully when booking because Chengdu Shuangliu and Chengdu Tianfu are separate airports.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Chengdu?

China Railway high-speed trains from Chengdu use assigned seats, so a reservation is part of the ticket. Seat categories commonly include Second Class, First Class, and Business Class on many G and D trains. Conventional trains may offer hard seat, hard sleeper, soft sleeper, or other categories depending on the route. Book earlier for major holidays because popular Chengdu departures can sell out quickly.
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