There are 11 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 May 19th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2373 | 07:20 | 19:21 | 12h 1m |
| D3077 | 08:02 | 19:44 | 11h 42m |
| D2255 | 08:40 | 20:28 | 11h 48m |
| G1974 | 08:46 | 18:27 | 9h 41m |
| D2223 | 09:49 | 22:03 | 12h 14m |
| G1476 | 11:32 | 22:28 | 10h 56m |
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 May 19th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3058 | 06:12 | 18:53 | 12h 41m |
| G1475 | 07:11 | 18:14 | 11h 3m |
| D954 | 07:47 | 18:30 | 10h 43m |
| D2256 | 08:11 | 21:02 | 12h 51m |
| D2374 | 09:24 | 21:48 | 12h 24m |
| G1888 | 11:57 | 22:42 | 10h 45m |
Nanjing-Chengdu High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$485 (CNY3,391) | US$243 (CNY1,701.5) | US$151 (CNY1,054.5) |
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 May 19th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K282 | 00:49 | 08:55 (next day) | 32h 6m |
| K290 | 12:59 | 18:53 (next day) | 29h 54m |
| K1156 | 15:21 | 17:23 (next day) | 26h 2m |
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 May 19th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1158 | 07:53 | 10:37 (next day) | 26h 44m |
| K292 | 16:02 | 01:44 (next two days) | 33h 42m |
| K284 | 18:23 | 03:26 (next two days) | 33h 3m |
Nanjing-Chengdu Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$94 (CNY654) | US$59 (CNY414) | US$35 (CNY243) |
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.
