On the Xi'an – Chengdu high-speed rail route, there are 41 pairs of bullet trains per day. They all originate/end at the high-speed train stations of Xi'an North and Chengdu East, both of which are a long way from the city centers. The high-speed trains only take 3 to 5 hours to cover 700 kilometers (434 miles). In addition to bullet trains, there are also eight normal-speed trains running between these two cities, with a travel time of more than 11 hours.
Xi'an – Chengdu trains are very popular and tickets are sold out very quickly, so it is advisable to book tickets on high-speed trains between Xi'an and Chengdu as early as possible.
- Distance: 700 kilometers (434 miles)
- Shortest duration: 3 hours 12 minutes
- Terminals: Xi'an North Railway Station, Chengdu East Railway Station
- Main stops: Xi'an, Hangzhong, Jiangyou, Mianyang, Deyang, Chengdu
Xi'an to Chengdu High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on February 9th, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1911 | 07:10 | 11:18 | 4 h 8 min |
| D1917 | 09:00 | 12:17 | 3 h 17 min |
| G89 | 11:29 | 14:38 | 3 h 9 min |
| G1887 | 14:12 | 17:54 | 3 h 42 min |
| D1949 | 18:18 | 22:09 | 3 h 51 min |
*There are more than 30 pairs of high-speed trains running from Xi'an to Chengdu per day. These trains depart from 07:16 to 19:50, and some of these trains are listed in the table above. Check the up-to-date train schedules of Xi'an to Chengdu high-speed trains.
Chengdu to Xi'an High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on February 9th, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G350 | 07:00 | 10:12 | 3 h 12 min |
| D1918 | 09:00 | 12:18 | 3 h 18 min |
| G1888 | 11:28 | 15:56 | 4 h 28 min |
| G90 | 15:02 | 18:16 | 3 h 14 min |
| D1946 | 17:27 | 21:23 | 3 h 56 min |
*The earliest train from Chengdu to Xi'an departs at 07:00 and the latest train departs at 18:58, with an interval time of 20 minutes. Some of these trains are listed above. Check the complete Chengdu to Xi'an high-speed train schedules.
Xi'an – Chengdu High-Speed Train Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult ticket | US$116 (789 CNY) | US$62 (421 CNY) | US$39 (263 CNY) |
| Child ticket | US$58 (395 CNY) | US$31 (211 CNY) | US$20 (132 CNY) |
Xi'an – Chengdu Normal-Speed Overnight Trains
Soft sleeper carriage- Shortest duration: 9 hours 46 minutes
- Terminals: Chengdu Railway Station, Xi'an Railway Station, Xi'an South Railway Station
- Main stops: Chengdu, Deyang, Mianyang, Jiangyou, Guangyuan, Hanzhong, Ankang, Xunyang, Xi'an
Xi'an to Chengdu Overnight Train Schedules
(Updated on February 9th, 2020)
| Xi'an Railway Station “西安站” to Chengdu Railway Station "成都站" | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| K545 | 06:23 | 22:25 | 16 h 2 min |
| T7 | 06:41 | 20:36 | 13 h 55 min |
| K245 | 07:01 | 23:15 | 16 h 14 min |
| Xi'an South “西安南站” to Chengdu Railway Station "成都站" | |||
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| K1363 | 13:21 | 07:37 next day | 18 h 16 min |
| K385 | 21:02 | 08:11 next day | 11 h 9 min |
The train schedule in the table is only for your reference. If you want to check up-to-date train schedules for the Xi'an to Chengdu high-speed trains, please click here.
Chengdu to Xi'an Overnight Train Schedules
(Updated on February 9th, 2020)
| Chengdu Railway Station "成都站" to Xi'an Railway Station “西安站” | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| K546 | 07:39 | 23:40 | 16 h 1 min |
| T8 | 08:40 | 22:27 | 13 h 47 min |
| K246 | 21:20 | 12:42 next day | 15 h 22 min |
| Chengdu Railway Station "成都站" to Xi'an South “西安南站” | |||
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| K292 | 21:31 | 09:01 next day | 11 h 30 min |
| K998 | 22:16 | 08:02 next day | 9 h 46 min |
Xi'an – Chengdu non-bullet train up-to-date schedules
Overnight Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$52 (355 CNY) | US$34 (230 CNY) | US$19 (128 CNY) |
Please note: For a sleeper class, a child fare is 75% of the adult ticket fare; it's 50% of the adult ticket fare for the seat class. Children's fares apply to children younger than 12 years of age and under 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) in height.
High-Speed Train or Overnight Train?
High-speed trains between Xi'an and Chengdu are very popular because of their punctuality, comfort, and stability. It is a fast and also convenient way to travel.
However, compared with normal-speed trains, bullet trains on this route terminate at high-speed train stations, which are a long way from the downtown area.
Non-bullet trains between Xi'an and Chengdu are cost-effective but time-consuming. However, if you travel on the train during the night, it would save you a hotel's bill and leave you more time during the day for sightseeing.
It is recommended that you take the overnight trains that depart from or arrive at the centrally located Xi'an Railway Station and Chengdu Railway Station. It is more convenient to reach main scenic sites from these two stations.
Overnight trains are also very popular, especially during the holidays, such as the Spring Festival, National Day, and the summer holiday. Tickets are sold out very quickly. It is advisable to book tickets for this route as early as possible.
Transportation to Train Stations
Xi'an North Railway Station (Chinese: 西安北站)
Xi'an North Railway Station was put into use in 2011. It is one of the three main stations in the city of Xi'an. The other two are Xi'an Railway Station and Xi'an South Railway Station.
Xi'an North is the terminus of the Zhengzhou – Xi'an, Xi'an – Baoji, Datong – Xi'an and Xi'an – Chengdu rail lines. Trains to Beijing, Chengdu, Zhengzhou, Shijiazhuang, Nanjing, Nanchang, Wuhan, Changsha, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen departs from there.
- By subway: Line 2
- By bus: 108, 263, 264, 266, 329, 360, 362, 723, 727
Other high-speed trains operate at Xi'an North Railway Station:
Xi'an Railway Station (Chinese: 西安站)
Xi'an Railway Station is located in the city center. It is the station with the longest history in Xi'an and the main train station for most of the ordinary trains in Xi'an.
- By bus: 1, 2, airport shuttle bus line 2, 9, 13, 14, 25, 30, 40, 41, 42, 103, 105, 201, 231
- By subway: Line 2
Xi'an South Railway Station (Chinese: 西安南站)
The newly-built Xi'an South Railway Station is along way from the downtown area. It serves most of the high-speed trains that depart from/arrive in Xi'an.
Currently, there is no subway line to Xi'an South Railway Station. The most convenient way to get there is to take a taxi.
- By bus: 423, 918, 920
Chengdu Railway Station (Chinese: 成都站)
Chengdu Railway Station, also called Chengdu North Railway Station by local residents, is one of the main stations in Chengdu. It is in the north of the city, serving the Chengdu – Chongqing, Baoji – Chengdu, Chengdu – Kunming and Dazhou – Chengdu rail lines.
- By subway: Line 1, Line 7
- By bus: 2, 9, 11, 16, 17, 27, 28, 36, 50, 52, 54, 55, 57, 65, 70, 73, 83, 86, 123, 298, 1131
Chengdu East Railway Station (成都东站)
Chengdu East is also a main station in the city of Chengdu. It mainly serves high-speed trains on the Chengdu – Guiyang, Chengdu – Chongqing and Suining – Chengdu rail lines.
- By subway: Line 2, Line 7
- By bus: 857
Xi'an to Chengdu, by Train or Plane?
| High-Speed Train | Normal-Speed | Airplane | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket Price | US$39 for second class US$62 for first class |
US$66 for soft sleeper US$42 for hard sleeper |
US$56-US$120 for economy class |
| Duration | 3–4 hours | 11–18 hours | 1.5 hours |
| Punctuality | Punctual | Sometimes there will be delays | Occasional delays |
| Seat Space | More leg room than on an airplane | Spacious | Cramped |
| Pros | 1. Reasonable ticket prices 2. High-speed trains are fast and punctual 3. You can walk around on the train to stretch your legs 4. Enjoy window views on the way |
1. Reasonable ticket prices 2. Save a night's accommodation bill 3. Save more daytime for sightseeing 4. It is more comfortable and interesting to take a sleeper train 5. Enjoy window views on the way |
1. The fastest mode of transportation between Xi'an and Chengdu 2. Airfare can be competitive when there are discounts |
| Cons | 1. Bullet train stations are a bit far from downtowns 2. Sometimes it is noisy on train carriages especially during Chinese holidays |
1. Long travel time 2. Sometime it is noisy on the train carriages especially during the holidays |
1. Seats on airplanes are cramped 2. Airports are far from downtown areas 3. It takes more time for boarding airplanes 4. Not much window views |
