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Chengdu to Beijing by High-Speed Train

Fastest 7h 30m · from ¥784 second class · 11 daily trains · Flight wins vs flight

By China for Travelers · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-05-30 · Verified against 12306 on 2026-04-30

Map of the Beijing West–Chengdu East high-speed rail corridor: 1,800 km from Beijing West Railway Station to Chengdu East Railway Station, 7h 30m on the fastest G/D-train.
The 1,800 km Beijing West → Chengdu East corridor — 7h 30m on the fastest G/D-train.

The Chengdu to Beijing corridor is 1,800 km of G/D-class high-speed rail. Trains run from Chengdu East Railway Station to Beijing West Railway Station, with the fastest service taking 7h 30m and the longest about 12h. Second-class seats start at ¥784 – ¥1034. Flight saves 2–4 hours. Take the train only if you want the scenic mountain crossing or hate airports.

Quick facts

Distance
1,800 km
Train types
G, D
Duration
7h 30m – 12htypical mainline services
Daily departures
11 trains
Service window
07:00 → 20:41
Second class
¥784 – ¥1034
First class
¥1254 – ¥1655
Business class
¥2457 – ¥3361
Scenery
★★★★☆our editorial rating

Train vs flight

MetricTrainFlight
Fastest7h 30m2h 50m
Door-to-door~8h 30m5h 50m
Price¥784 – ¥1034¥800 – ¥1900

Editor: Flight saves 2–4 hours. Take the train only if you want the scenic mountain crossing or hate airports.

Stations

  • Departing from
    Chengdu East Railway Station
    Chengdu · G/D-class · ~20 min to city centre

    Gateway for pandas (bus to Research Base). Chengdu–Chongqing G-trains run every 15 min.

  • Arriving at
    Beijing West Railway Station
    Beijing · G/D-class · ~30 min to city centre

    Largest station in Beijing; main gateway to southwest/south China. Budget 45 min from metro to platform.

How to book

Two paths for foreign travelers — either the official Chinese system at face price, or a Western OTA for an English-first checkout with a small markup.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Chengdu to Beijing train?
The fastest high-speed train covers the 1,800 km in 7h 30m, with most services in the 7h 30m–12h range. Trains are G/D-class.
How much is a Chengdu to Beijing train ticket?
Second class is ¥784 – ¥1034, first class ¥1254 – ¥1655, business class ¥2457 – ¥3361. Fares are dynamically priced — peak departures trend to the high end of each band.
How many trains run from Chengdu to Beijing each day?
About 11 trains a day each way, with the first around 07:00 and the last around 20:41.
Is the train or the flight better for Chengdu to Beijing?
Flight saves 2–4 hours. Take the train only if you want the scenic mountain crossing or hate airports. Door-to-door the train is ~8h 30m vs ~5h 50m flying.
How do I book Chengdu to Beijing tickets with a foreign passport?
Two ways: the official 12306 English app (face price, passport-bound account, no booking fee) or Trip.com (English UI, foreign cards accepted, small markup). Tickets open exactly 15 days before departure.

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