How to Travel from Beijing to Chengdu
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.

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:
- The ticket price does not include airport construction fees and fuel surcharge.
- The prices displayed above are for reference only. They may change at any time.
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 |
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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 |
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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
China Train Ticket Booking
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
- Route: T3-T2-Sanyuanqiao-Dongzhimen-Beixinqiao
- Fare: CNY25
- Operating Hours: 6:00-23:30
Option 2. By Bus: from Beijing Capital International Airport to Beijing West Railway Station
- Route: T3-T2-Dongzhimen North-Beijing Railway Station East-Qianmen East-Xuanwumen East-Changchun Road West Intersection-Daguanying-Beijing West Railway Station South Square
- Fare: CNY30
- Operating Hours: 7:30 - 23:30
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Option 1. By Subway - Daxing Airport Express
- Route: Daxing Airport-Daxing New City Station-Caoqiao Station
- Fare: CNY35
- Operating Hours: 6:00 - 23:00
Option 2. By Bus: Route 1
- Route: Daxing Airport-Beijing Railway Station
- Fare: CNY40
- Operating Hours: 7:30 - 23:00
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 |
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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 |
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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.
- 2-Day Chengdu Panda and Leshan Tour
- 2-Day Wolong Panda Tour: you are going to take care of pandas, namely, prepare their food and clean their house.
- 1-Day Giant Panda and Chengdu Highlights Tour: after watching pandas at Panda Breeding and Research Center, you will taste the delicious Chengdu food, Longchaoshou.
If these tours don't appeal to you, we can customize your itinerary based on your interests and budget.