Which stations serve Chengdu and Xining?

Chengdu East, Chengdu South, Chengdu, Chengdu West serve Chengdu; Xining serve Xining.

Chengdu to Xining Train

成都 → 西宁

Chengdu to Xining takes between 8 hours 59 minutes and 15 hours 44 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 5 direct services, with the first train at 08:24 and the last at 16:37. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Chengdu and Xining. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

5 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z58	08:24Chengdu West	23:19Xining	14h55m
D185	11:54Chengdu East	22:07Xining	10h13m
D173	13:45Chengdu East	22:44Xining	8h59m
K1058	15:21Chengdu West	07:05Xining	15h44m
Z508	16:37Chengdu West	06:45Xining	14h08m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Chengdu and Xining

Compare the railway stations used to reach Chengdu and Xining. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Chengdu

Chengdu East成都东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 7
Chengdu South成都南
Other railway station in Chengdu
Metro Line 1Metro Line 7Metro Line 18
Chengdu成都
Other railway station in Chengdu
Metro Line 1Metro Line 7
Chengdu West成都西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 4Metro Line 9

Railway Stations in Xining

Xining西宁
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Chengdu (成都) to Xining (西宁)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	5
Fastest journey	8 hours 59 minutes on D173 (13:45 to 22:44)
First train	08:24 Z58 from Chengdu West
Last train	16:37 Z508 from Chengdu West
Departure stations on timetable	Chengdu West, Chengdu East
Arrival stations on timetable	Xining
Train types in snapshot	Z, D, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Chengdu to Xining train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 8h59m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 5 direct services between Chengdu and Xining.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.