Beijing → Chengdu
2026-10-22 · live availability
Every departure still bookable for 2026-10-22 is listed below — the first leaves Beijing at 07:00 and the last at 20:41. The quickest takes 7h 28m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $42 per passenger and reach $139 for the top class, service fee included. Every row shows the class that fare buys.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 7h 28m – 32h 45m
- Trains per day
- 14
- First / last departure
- 07:00 / 20:41
- Departure stations
- Beijing West (北京西), Beijing Fengtai (北京丰台), Qinghe (清河), Beijing (北京)
- Arrival stations
- Chengdu East (成都东), Chengdu West (成都西)
- Fares from
- $42 (hard seat)
Beijing–Guangzhou line, then west towards Sichuan
A long day west, ending in the teahouses.
Most services leave from Beijing West and arrive at Chengdu East after a full day of travel. The route crosses the north China plain before turning into the hills, and the last stretch is slow by high-speed standards.
- Beijing West is on the metro but is a large, busy station — arrive earlier than you would for Beijing South.
- Chengdu East connects to the metro; the airport is on a separate line from the city.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To | from | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G321 | 07:00 | 14:30 | 07:30 | Beijing West → Chengdu East | $139 | Standing |
| G969 | 09:10 | 18:55 | 09:45 | Beijing West → Chengdu East | $369 | Business Class |
| G1307 | 09:29 | 19:00 | 09:31 | Beijing Fengtai → Chengdu East | $413 | Business Class |
| G1591 | 09:40 | 19:31 | 09:51 | Beijing West → Chengdu East | $392 | Business Class |
| D49 | 11:07 | 07:55 +1 | 20:48 | Beijing West → Chengdu East | $59 | Standing |
| K117 | 11:54 | 19:16 | 31:22 | Beijing West → Chengdu West | $107 | Soft Sleeper |
| D1045 | 11:54 | 22:53 | 10:59 | Qinghe → Chengdu East | $174 | First Class |
| D117 | 12:50 | 10:36 +1 | 21:46 | Beijing Fengtai → Chengdu East | $63 | Second Class |
| K545 | 12:50 | 21:35 | 32:45 | Beijing → Chengdu West | $42 | Hard Seat |
| K545 | 13:40 | 21:35 | 31:55 | Beijing West → Chengdu West | $42 | Hard Seat |
| G323 | 15:00 | 22:28 | 07:28 | Beijing West → Chengdu East | $407 | Business Class |
| D15 | 17:00 | 14:18 +1 | 21:18 | Beijing West → Chengdu East | $58 | Standing |
| D965 | 20:36 | 08:41 +1 | 12:05 | Beijing Fengtai → Chengdu East | $95 | Standing |
| D967 | 20:41 | 08:46 +1 | 12:05 | Beijing Fengtai → Chengdu East | $95 | Standing |
Train letters on this date: G, D, K. What the letters mean →
Which station do you leave from?
Big Chinese cities have several stations, miles apart. The station on your ticket is the one you need — the city name alone is not enough.
FAQ
How long does the train from Beijing to Chengdu take?
The fastest service on this date takes 7h 28m. Slower trains on the same route take longer — the timetable above lists the actual duration for every departure, so sort by journey time if speed matters more than the hour you leave.
How much is a train ticket from Beijing to Chengdu?
Second-class fares start at about $42 per passenger including our service fee. Second class is the standard choice; first class and business class cost more and buy wider seats, not a faster train. The quote page always shows the underlying local fare and our fee as separate lines.
Which station in Beijing does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Beijing West and Beijing Fengtai and Qinghe and Beijing. Large Chinese cities have more than one station and they are not within walking distance of each other, so check the station printed on your ticket rather than the city name.
Do I need to print a ticket?
No. Chinese railway tickets are issued against your passport, not a piece of paper. Carry the same passport you booked with, and staff will scan it at the gate. Keep the booking confirmation on your phone in case a conductor asks which seat is yours.
How far in advance can I book?
Chinese tickets are released about two weeks before departure, and this page only shows dates inside that window. Popular dates and holiday periods sell out early, so book as soon as your travel date appears.
Which class should I book?
Second class is the default on high-speed trains and is comparable to a short-haul airline seat. First and business class add space and recline for a premium. On overnight trains the choice matters more: a hard sleeper is a real bed, a hard seat is not. Our guide to seats and sleepers explains what each one actually looks like.