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Tianjin-Chengdu Trains

Tianjin-Chengdu Trains

Written by FabioUpdated May. 22, 2023

Three pairs of high-speed trains operate between Tianjin and Chengdu, taking about 10 hours for a single journey. Three pairs of normal-speed trains also run between the cities daily, with a running time of about 29-39 hours. 

Tianjin-Chengdu High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Distance: about 1,890 kilometers (1,174 miles)
  • Terminals: Tianjin Railway Station, Tianjin West Railway Station, Chengdu East Railway Station
  • Duration: about 10 hours
  • Main stops: Shijiazhuang, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, Guangyuan

Tianjin to Chengdu High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 22nd, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G1704 08:58 19:36 10h 38m
G1701 09:09 19:36 10h 27m
G1281 11:39 21:51 10h 12m

The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Tianjin to Chengdu up-to-date schedules.

Chengdu to Tianjin High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 22nd, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G1282 07:35 17:43 10h 8m
G1702 09:12 19:16 10h 4m

Tianjin to Chengdu High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$357 (CNY2,505.5) US$185 (CNY1,296) US$116 (CNY811)

Tianjin-Chengdu Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Tianjin Railway Station, Chengdu Railway Station
  • Duration: 29-39 hours
  • Main stops: Shijiazhuang, Dezhou, Zhengzhou, Taiyuan, Xi’an, Guangyuan

Tianjin to Chengdu Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 22nd, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
K388 02:47 08:19 (next day) 29h 32m
K548 12:04 22:51 (next day) 34h 47m
K257 16:22 04:56 (next two days) 36h 34m

The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Tianjin to Chengdu up-to-date schedules.

Chengdu to Tianjin Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 22nd, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
K546 06:23 17:29 (next day) 35h 6m
K386 12:56 18:14 (next day) 29h 18m
K258 14:27 05:50 (next two days) 39h 23m

Tianjin to Chengdu Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$93 (CNY654) US$59 (CNY414) US$35 (CNY243)

Tianjin-Chengdu Trains vs Flights

It is a very long journey between Tianjin and Chengdu by train, even when traveling on a high-speed train. The fast trains between the cities travel from Southwest China to North China.

The trains stop at many famous cities, such as Xi'an, Huashan, Luoyang, and Zhengzhou. Therefore, you can purchase tickets from Tianjin and Xi’an, stay for one or two days to see the different scenery, and then continue your trip from Xi’an to Chengdu along the way.

Direct flights are available between Chengdu and Tianjin daily. A single trip takes about 3 hours. The full fare for an economy class seat is more than 2,300 CNY during the peak season. However, the airlines sometimes offer very competitive discounts.

An economy class seat may be as low as 350 CNY while a second-class seat on a high-speed train is 783 CNY. If an airfare discount is available, taking a flight will be the best choice.

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