How to Travel from Beijing to Chengdu

Written by Matteo Updated May. 31, 2024

The distance from Beijing to Chengdu is 1,697 kilometers. As two major cities in China, it is very convenient to choose either a plane or a train. However, we recommend you take a plane as it is faster and saves time. The fastest flight only takes 2 hours and 40 minutes, while the high-speed train takes 7 hours and 30 minutes.

beijing to chengdu map
There are three transportation from Beijing to Chengdu.

The Best Ways to Travel From Beijing to Chengdu

The best transportation from Beijing to Chengdu is by plane. Currently, Beijing and Chengdu have two airports, and there are over 50 direct flights from Beijing to Chengdu daily. You can choose a flight that suits your situation based on the available times.

  Plane High-Speed Train
Price CNY2450/USD336 CNY840/USD120
Duration 2h40m 7h31m
Space Narrow Seats Spacious Seats
Environment Lower cabin pressure may affect comfort Quiet environment, clean carriage
Advantage Time-saving Punctual
Disadvantage Longer security check Can be affected by extreme weather conditions

Note for Passengers:

Beijing to Chengdu Flight

The fastest way to travel from Beijing to Chengdu takes less than 3 hours to reach the destination. There are over 50 flights to Chengdu almost every day. The earliest flight departs from Capital International Airport at 6: 55 am, and the last flight departs at 10: 00 pm. We highly recommend that you choose to fly from Beijing to Chengdu for the following reasons:

Firstly, if your travel time coincides with a discount on airline tickets, you can also buy discounted tickets. Secondly, the service on the plane is considerate, the flight attendants are very enthusiastic and have a good service attitude. In addition, if you have a lot of luggage, you can check it in and don't need to carry heavy luggage around.

Flights Depart from Beijing Capital Airport

41 flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chengdu. The earliest flight takes off at 6:55 and lands at 9:45, lasting 2 hours and 20 minutes. The economy seat price is CNY2450/USD336.

(Updated on July 22, 2024)

Flight Number Departure Time Lading Time Duration
CA4184 8:00 11:00 3h
CA1415 9:15 12:10 2h55m
CA4186 10:00 12:55 2h55m
CA4120 11:00 14:00 3h
CA4114 12:00 14:55 2h55m
CA4102 13:00 15:00 2h55m
3U8886 13:30 16:15 2h45m
CA4196 14:00 17:15 3h15m
HU7347 14:30 17:35 3h05m
CA4116 15:00 18:05 3h05m
CA1407 16:45 19:45 3h
3U8888 17:30 20:30 3h
CA4104 18:30 21:30 3h
CA4110 19:22 22:25 2h55m
CA4106 20:30 23:25 3h05m
CA4118 21:55 00:55 3h
3U8898 22:00 01:00 3h

Flights Depart from Beijing Daxing Airport

17 flights depart from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Chengdu. The earliest flight takes off at 7:40 and lands at 10:35, lasting 2 hours and 55 minutes. The economy seat costs CNY2230/USD306.

(Updated on July 22, 2024)

Flight Number Departure Time Lading Time Duration
MU6641 7:40 10:35 2h55m
CZ6161 8:00 10:55 2h55m
CZ8847 9:00 11:55 2h55m
CA6107 10:00 13:05 3h05m
MU6645 11:45 14:35 2h50m
CZ6183 12:00 15:05 3h05m
CZ6103 13:00 16:05 3h05m
CA6119 14:00 17:05 3h05m
CZ3903 15:00 18:00 3h
MU6647 16:40 19:20 2h40m
CZ6135 17:00 20:05 3h05m
CZ8849 19:00 21:55 2h55m
MU6649 21:30 00:15 2h45m

Beijing to Chengdu High-speed Train

There are 6 trains daily from Beijing to Chengdu, and the fastest train, G87, also takes 7 hours and 33 minutes. All the high-speed trains from Beijing to Chengdu depart from Beijing West Railway Station and arrive at Chengdu East Railway Station. The earliest train departs at 7: 00, and the last one departs at 15:00.

If you have plenty of time, the high-speed train can be your second choice. High-speed trains depart and arrive on time, offering a high level of comfort. You can sleep on the train, and when you wake up, you will almost be at your destination.

Beijing to Chengdu High-speed Train Time

Train Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration
G87 7:00 14:32 7h32m
G1591 8:26 17:31 9h05m
G307 9:10 18:55 9h45m
G387 9:39 19:00 9h31m
G331 9:45 20:57 11h21m
G89 15:00 22:30 7h30m

Beijing to Chengdu High-Speed Train Cost

Seat Business Class First Class Second Class
Price CNY2737/USD376 CNY1344/USD184 CNY840.5/USD115

Beijing to Chengdu Overnight Train

There are 5 overnight trains from Beijing to Chengdu daily; the fastest takes 27 hours and 19 minutes. Overnight trains depart from Beijing to Chengdu and arrive at Chengdu West Railway Station. The hard sleeper on the train is for 6 people and the space is small, while the soft sleeper is for 4 people, offering more space and privacy.

If you are good at Chinese, maybe you can meet Chinese friends who are heading to the same destination as you. In Chinese, we call them "驴友". However, we do not recommend taking the overnight train because the arrival time is often inaccurate, and you could visit several scenic spots in the time you spend on the train.

Beijing to Chengdu Overnight Train Time

Train Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration
K817 8:04 11:23 (arriving on the second day) 27h19m
T7 16:43 20:57 (arriving on the second day) 28h14m

Beijing to Chengdu Overnight Train Cost

Seat Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
Price CNY656/USD90 CNY428/USD58 CNY236/USD32

How to Get to Beijing Airport from the City

Beijing has two airports: Beijing Capital International Airport, 30 kilometers away from Tiananmen Square, and Beijing Daxing International Airport, 50 kilometers away from Tiananmen Square.

Beijing Capital International Airport

Option 1. By Subway - Capital Airport Express

Option 2. By Bus: from Beijing Capital International Airport to Beijing West Railway Station

Beijing Daxing International Airport

Option 1. By Subway - Daxing Airport Express

Option 2. By Bus: Route 1

How do You get From Chengdu Airport to the City

At present, there are two airports in Chengdu, one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, which is 16 kilometers away from the downtown; the other is Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, which is 63 kilometers away from the downtown. Most flights from Beijing to Chengdu land at Shuangliu Airport.

Both airports have subways and buses to the downtown, so you don't have to worry about having no way to get to the downtown. If your flight lands in Chengdu in the early morning, you can stay at a hotel near the airport for a night and go downtown the next day.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Option 1. By Train

The earliest train from Shuangliu Airport to Chengdu departs at 7 am, and the last train departs at 21:39. It takes 15 minutes to arrive at Chengdu South Railway Station or Chengdu East Railway Station.

Train Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration
G8737 6:59 10:38 3h39m
C6260 11:37 11:52 15m
C6318 13:40 13:55 15m
G2278 21:39 21:54 15m

Note: The above trains are for reference only. Please check China Train for more trains from the airport to Chengdu.

Option 2. By subway

Line 10: you can get off at Taipingyuan Station to go to the urban area, which costs CNY4 and takes about 20 minutes.

Line 19: you can directly arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, which costs CNY10 and takes about 1 hour.

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Option 1. By Train

It takes 30 minutes to travel from Tianfu Airport to downtown by high-speed train. The earliest train departs at 8:16 and arrives at Chengdu East Railway Station at 8:44. The latest train departs at 21:34 and arrives at Chengdu East Railway Station at 22:02.

Train Number Departure Time Arrival Time Duration
C6110 8:31 9:00 30 minutes
C6134 12:46 13:14 28 minutes
C6688 16:58 17:27 29 minutes
C5680 20:49 21:18 29 minutes

Note: The above trains are for reference only. Please check China Train for more trains from the airport to Chengdu.

Option 2. By Subway

Line 18: take the subway from the airport to Chengdu South Railway Station, then transfer to Line 7 to Taipingyuan, costing CNY13 and taking about 1 hour.

Option 3. By Bus-Line 1

Route: Tianfu International Airport T1 - Tianfu International Airport T2 - Wanke Road Intersection - Chunxi Road

Fare: CNY 15 from 6:00 to 23:00; CNY25 from 23:30 to 6:00 the next day

Departure time: the bus leaves every 20 to 30 minutes.

Traveling From Beijing to Chengdu With Us

Chengdu is the home of pandas, and you can make close contact with them. At the same time, you can also taste the delicious food of Chengdu, such as Sichuan hotpot and Longchaoshou.

If these tours don't appeal to you, we can customize your itinerary based on your interests and budget.

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