Xi'an to Chengdu Train
The Xi'an–Chengdu high-speed line crosses the Qinling mountains and cut the old 11-hour journey down to about four hours. It connects two of China's best food cities — Xi'an's Muslim Quarter and Chengdu's hotpot.
- Fastest journey
- 4h
- Distance
- 658 km
- Trains per day
- 15+
- Departs
- Xi'an North
- Arrives
- Chengdu East
Departures on 2026-10-29
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Second Class | First Class | Business Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D117 | 01:22 | 10:36 | 09:14 | US$38 sold out | – | – | Book |
| K997 | 02:37 | 14:28 | 11:51 | – | – | – | Book |
| D965 | 05:13 | 08:41 | 03:28 | US$47 sold out | – | – | Book |
| D967 | 05:18 | 08:46 | 03:28 | US$47 | – | – | Book |
| D15 | 05:18 | 14:18 | 09:00 | US$38 | – | – | Book |
| K291 | 05:40 | 19:27 | 13:47 | – | – | – | Book |
| Z315 | 05:50 | 20:34 | 14:44 | – | – | – | Book |
| D1967 | 06:33 | 10:32 | 03:59 | US$50 | US$76 | – | Book |
| K548 | 06:35 | 21:35 | 15:00 | – | – | – | Book |
| K248 | 07:00 | 22:22 | 15:22 | – | – | – | Book |
| G3437 | 07:01 | 11:06 | 04:05 | US$49 | US$75 | US$130 sold out | Book |
| K545 | 07:08 | 21:35 | 14:27 | – | – | – | Book |
Times shown are local China time (UTC+8). Prices are in US dollars and include service fee.
What you should know
- Departs Xi'an North (西安北) and arrives Chengdu East (成都东); both have direct metro connections.
- This line crosses some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on the Chinese rail network — sit on the right-hand side heading south.
- A night in the middle works well if you want Chengdu plus a panda-base visit the next morning.
We book real tickets directly against your passport number — no Chinese ID or phone number needed. Your passport is your ticket: go to the staffed lane at the gate, let staff scan it, and board.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct train from Xi'an to Chengdu?
Yes — around 15 direct high-speed services daily, taking roughly four hours.
Which Chengdu station do I arrive at?
Chengdu East (成都东), which has direct metro links into the city centre.
Is the train scenic?
Genuinely yes — the line crosses the Qinling range with long tunnels and viaducts, unusual for a route this fast.