There are seven pairs of bullet trains operating between these two cities every day.
If you are traveling on a budget, normal-speed overnight trains are a good choice. However, the journey duration is over 27 hours, with the longest one being almost 33 hours.
Nanjing–Chengdu High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 1,676–1,872 kilometers (1,041–1,163 miles)
- Terminals: Nanjing South Railway Station, Chengdu East Railway Station
- Duration: approx. 9½ hours
Nanjing–Chengdu High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1886 | 08:07 | 17:54 | 9 h 47 min |
| G1974 | 08:49 | 18:27 | 9 h 38 min |
The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Nanjing to Chengdu up-to-date schedules.
Chengdu–Nanjing High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1976 | 10:57 | 20:55 | 9 h 58 min |
| G1888 | 11:21 | 22:00 | 10 h 39 min |
Nanjing–Chengdu High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| ¥2,493.5 ($362) | ¥1,297.5 ($189) | ¥803 ($117) |
Nanjing–Chengdu Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Nanjing Railway Station, Chengdu Railway Station
- Duration: 27½–32½ hours
Nanjing–Chengdu Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K282 | 00:49 | 09:30+1 | 32 h 41 min |
| K290 | 12:59 | 20:06+1 | 31 h 7 min |
| K1157 | 15:30 | 19:07+1 | 27 h 37 min |
The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Nanjing to Chengdu up-to-date schedules.
Chengdu–Nanjing Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 10, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1158 | 06:49 | 09:35+1 | 26 h 46 min |
| K292 | 16:50 | 01:43+2 | 32 h 53 min |
| K284 | 18:22 | 03:44+2 | 33 h 22 min |
Nanjing–Chengdu Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| ¥634–673 ($102–108) | ¥404–426 ($65–68) | ¥233–251 ($34–37) |
Train Travel Tips
The journey between the two cities on a high-speed train takes about 10 hours, which is also quite a long time. During the shoulder or low season, you can also consider buying a flight ticket in advance.
Sometimes, the discounts can be quite good and the airfare may even be lower than the price of a bullet train ticket. It only takes about 2 hours to travel between the cities by airplane.
If your budget is limited, you can consider taking a normal-speed overnight train. Several of these trains take over 27 hours to complete the journey, which means taking up 2 days of your time.
