There are 6 ways to get from Xi'an to Chengdu by train, bus, car, plane, or subway
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Train via Xi'an North
best- Take the train from Xi'an North to Chengdu EastBeijing-Chengdu 1 / ...
3h 52m¥204–480Bus
- Take the bus from Shanxi Xian to Sichuan ChengduXiaqczcd
7h 19m¥242–328Drive 714.3 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Chengdu714.3 km
7h 21m¥638–921Fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)XIY - TFU
- Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century City
5h 2m¥839–1,865Train
- Take the train from Xian North Station to Chengdu EastShanghai Hongqiao
4h 51m¥294–330Fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)XIY - CTU
7h 13m¥1,532–2,855
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Chengdu is to bus which costs ¥240 - ¥330 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Chengdu is to train via Xi'an North which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥200 - ¥480.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Chengdu. However, there are services departing from Shi Tushuguan and arriving at Tianfu Square via Xi'an North and East station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Xi'an and Chengdu is 672 km. The road distance is 714.3 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Chengdu without a car is to train via Xi'an North which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥200 - ¥480.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Xi'an to Chengdu, including transfers.
Xi'an to Chengdu train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Chengdu is to train via Xi'an North which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥200 - ¥480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥240 - ¥330 and takes 7h 19m, you could also fly, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2900 and takes 7h 13m.
Xi'an to Chengdu train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Chengdu East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Chengdu is 714 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Xi'an to Chengdu.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Chengdu, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Xi'an North to Chengdu East hourly. Tickets cost ¥290–320 and the journey takes 3h 8m. China Railways D-Class also services this route hourly. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Shanxi Xian to Sichuan Chengdu 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥210–290 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
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- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,000
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Xichang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,900
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Guyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,200
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,000
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Xichang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,900
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,000
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Guyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,200
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–5,500
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Yinchuan Hedong
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–6,000
Train from Xi'an North to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥290–320
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥480–520
- Business Class Seat
- ¥700–1,000
Train from Xian North Station to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥290–320
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥480–520
- Business Class Seat
- ¥700–1,100
Train from Xi'an North to Chengdu East
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥200–470
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥200–290
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥340–470
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century City
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥9–14
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanxi Xian to Sichuan Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥210–290
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
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