Chengdu to Xi'an 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
- Chengdu East
- Arrives
- Xi'an North
Departures on 2026-10-29
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Second Class | First Class | Business Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1998 | 06:09 | 09:31 | 03:22 | US$50 | US$76 | US$127 | Book |
| G3418 | 06:34 | 09:52 | 03:18 | US$50 | US$76 | US$135 sold out | Book |
| G322 | 06:56 | 10:05 | 03:09 | US$50 | US$76 | US$135 | Book |
| D1910 | 07:00 | 10:59 | 03:59 | US$48 | US$72 sold out | – | Book |
| D1046 | 07:11 | 11:14 | 04:03 | US$48 | US$72 sold out | – | Book |
| D1902 | 07:16 | 11:24 | 04:08 | US$50 | US$76 sold out | – | Book |
| G1282 | 07:36 | 11:21 | 03:45 | US$50 | US$76 | US$127 sold out | Book |
| G3286 | 07:40 | 11:34 | 03:54 | US$48 | US$72 | US$127 | Book |
| K546 | 07:58 | 23:23 | 15:25 | – | – | – | Book |
| G3782 | 08:03 | 12:26 | 04:23 | US$50 | US$76 | US$127 | Book |
| D1912 | 08:08 | 12:04 | 03:56 | US$50 | US$76 | – | Book |
| G3354 | 08:18 | 12:20 | 04:02 | US$50 | US$76 | US$135 | 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.