What is the cheapest way to get from Shantou to Chengdu?

The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Chengdu is to train which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 12h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shantou to Chengdu?

The fastest way to get from Shantou to Chengdu is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3000.

Is there a direct train between Shantou and Chengdu?

No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Chengdu. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at Tianfu Square via Shenzhen North Station, Chongqing West and East station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Shantou to Chengdu?

The distance between Shantou and Chengdu is 1520 km. The road distance is 1863.8 km.

How do I travel from Shantou to Chengdu without a car?

The best way to get from Shantou to Chengdu without a car is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs ¥800 - ¥1100.

How long does it take to get from Shantou to Chengdu?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Shantou to Chengdu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Chengdu train from?

Shantou to Chengdu train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shantou station.

Train or fly from Shantou to Chengdu?

The best way to get from Shantou to Chengdu is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Shantou to Chengdu train arrive?

Shantou to Chengdu train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenzhen North station.

Can I drive from Shantou to Chengdu?

Yes, the driving distance between Shantou to Chengdu is 1864 km. It takes approximately 19h 35m to drive from Shantou to Chengdu.

Where can I stay near Chengdu?

There are 561+ hotels available in Chengdu.

Shantou to Chengdu - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and subway

There are 7 ways to get from Shantou to Chengdu by plane, train, car, or subway

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Fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane SWA - CTU
4h 38m
¥2,325–2,929
Fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway
cheapest
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane SWA - TFU
2. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway
5h 42m
¥582–1,939
Train
1. Take the train from Shantou to Shenzhen Northtrain
2. Take the train from Shenzhen North Station to Chongqing Westtrain
3. Take the train from Chongqing West to Chengdu Easttrain
12h 30m
¥833–1,027
Drive 1,863.8 km
1. Drive from Shantou to Chengducar 1,863.8 km
19h 35m
¥1,639–2,367
Train via Guiyang
1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Shenzhen Northtrain
2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guiyang Easttrain
3. Take the train from Guiyang East to Chengdu Easttrain
12h 54m
¥750–1,172
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chaoshan Station to Guangzhou Easttrain Meizhou West / ...
2. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Chengdu Southtrain Guangzhou South
14h 46m
¥595–1,440
Train #3
1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Zhangzhoutrain Guangzhou East / ...
2. Take the train from Zhangzhou to Chengdu Easttrain Xiamen North
17h 35m
¥1,140–1,362

Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) flights

45Weekly Planes

4h 32mAverage Duration

¥650Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,520.4 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Shantou, China and Chengdu, China?

Chengdu, Sichuan Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shantou to Tianfu Square via Shenzhen North, Shenzhen North Station, Chongqing West, Chengdu East, and East station in around 12h 30m.

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