Between Shanghai and Chengdu, there are 5 pairs of high-speed trains in service. They are all daytime trains, but one of them provides sleeper class. These trains operate at different train stations in both cities. The travel time is 11 to 15 hours. Second class is US$100 per ticket.
Besides, there are 4 pairs of normal-speed overnight trains traveling between those two cities with duration of 31 – 39 hours. The ticket price is cheaper than the ticket price of high-speed trains. Since Shanghai to Chengdu normal-speed trains take too long on the way, it is not recommended unless you are on a budget and have plenty of travel time.
Shanghai – Chengdu High-Speed Train
- Distance: 2,030 kilometers (1,259 miles)
- Duration: 11-15 hours
- Terminals: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Shanghai Railway Station, Chengdu East Railway Station, Chengdu Railway Station
- Main stops: Shanghai, Suzhou, Zhenjiang, Nanjing, Hefei, Yichang, Chongqing, Chengdu
Shanghai to Chengdu High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on February 14th, 2020)
| Shanghai Hongqiao to Chengdu East | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| D352 | 06:13 | 20:24 | 14 h 11 min |
| D636 | 06:33 | 20:49 | 14 h 16 min |
| D1974 | 07:17 | 18:27 | 11 h 10 min |
| Shanghai Hongqiao to Chengdu | |||
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| D2206 | 06:58 | 21:41 | 14 h 43 min |
| Shanghai to Chengdu East | |||
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| D952 | 08:30 | 21:06 | 12 h 36 min |
Please note:
1. Different trains operate at different train stations in both cities. Shanghai Hongqiao and Chengdu East railway stations are a long distance away from both cities’ downtown. Shanghai and Chengdu railway stations are centrally located.
2. The timetable above is for your reference. For up-to-date train high-speed train schedules from Shanghai to Chengdu, please click here.
Chengdu to Shanghai High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on February 14th, 2020)
| Chengdu East to Shanghai Hongqiao | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| D638 | 07:12 | 22:14 | 15 h 2 min |
| D354 | 08:12 | 22:19 | 14 h 7 min |
| D1976 | 10:57 | 22:25 | 11 h 28 min |
| Chengdu to Shanghai Hongqiao | |||
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| D2208 | 08:14 | 22:24 | 14 h 10 min |
| Shanghai to Chengdu East | |||
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| D954 | 08:00 | 20:27 | 12 h 27 min |
- Check more Chengdu train schedules.
- Check more Shanghai train schedules.
Shanghai – Chengdu High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| G1974/G1976 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
| US$427 (2,903 CNY) | US$223 (1,516 CNY) | US$137 (932.5 CNY) |
| D352/D354, D636/D638, D2206/D2208 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
| -- | US$160 (1,090 CNY) | US$100 (682 CNY) |
| D952/D954 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Second Class | Soft Sleeper | Superior Soft Sleeper |
| US$89 (606 CNY) | US$165 (1,100 CNY) | US$353 (2,400 CNY) |
Please note:
1. Different trains have different classes and ticket fares.
2. Business class is only available on trains G1974 Shanghai to Chengdu and G1976 Chengdu to Shanghai. Other high-speed D trains only have first class and second class available.
3. First and second classes on D trains are cheaper than those on G trains.
4. Superior soft sleeper and soft sleeper are available only on train D952/D954. There is also second class on this train, the price is US$89 per ticket, which is the cheapest among all high-speed trains between Shanghai and Chengdu.
Shanghai – Chengdu Normal-Speed Train
- Duration: 31-39 hours
- Terminals: Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station, Chengdu Railway Station
- Main stops: Shanghai, Kunshan, Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nanjing, Hefei, Xiangyang,
Shanghai to Chengdu Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on February 14th, 2020)
| Shanghai to Chengdu | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| K290 | 08:51 | 18:30+1 | 33 h 39 min |
| K1156 | 11:16 | 18:42+1 | 33 h 26 min |
| K282 | 20:28 | 11:20+2 | 38 h 52 min |
| Shanghai South to Chengdu | |||
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| K351 | 15:43 | 04:48+2 | 37 h 5 min |
Check real-time train schedules from Shanghai to Chengdu.
Chengdu to Shanghai Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on February 14th, 2020)
| Chengdu to Shanghai | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| K1158 | 08:30 | 14:40+1 | 30 h 10 min |
| K284 | 18:22 | 07:06+2 | 36 h 44 min |
| K292 | 21:31 | 05:34+2 | 32 h 3 min |
| Chengdu to Shanghai South | |||
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| K352 | 23:51 | 12:35+2 | 36 h 44 min |
Shanghai – Chengdu Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$126 (854 CNY) | US$80 (550 CNY) | US$42 (285.5 CNY) |
Shanghai to Chengdu By Train or Plane?
| High-Speed Train | Normal-Speed Train | Airplane | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 11-15 hours | 31-39 hours | 3 hours |
| Ticket Price | Second class: US$137 Soft sleeper: US$165 |
Soft sleeper: US$126 Hard sleeper: US$80 |
US$135-325 |
| Punctuality | 99% punctual | Occasional delays | Occasional delays |
1. Between Shanghai and Chengdu, airplane is much faster than trains, even high-speed trains. While airfare is usually more expensive than train ticket fares. But when there is good discount, the airfare can be more competitive.
2. For such a long journey between Shanghai and Chengdu by high-speed trains, soft sleeper is more comfortable than second class.
3. Taking trains is more enjoyable than taking an airplane. You can walk around on the train and have more window views along the way.
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