Which stations serve Nanjing and Chengdu?

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

Nanjing to Chengdu Train

南京 → 成都

Nanjing South to Chengdu East takes between 9 hours 47 minutes and 12 hours 14 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 13 direct services, with the first train at 07:10 and the last at 20:36. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

13 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2254	07:10Nanjing South	19:10Chengdu East	12h
G1886	07:41Nanjing South	17:53Chengdu East	10h12m
D3076	08:02Nanjing South	19:43Chengdu East	11h41m
D2373	08:32Nanjing South	20:27Chengdu East	11h55m
D352	08:37Nanjing South	20:33Chengdu East	11h56m
G1974	08:39Nanjing South	18:26Chengdu East	9h47m
D636	08:52Nanjing South	20:40Chengdu East	11h48m
D3056	09:43Nanjing South	21:46Chengdu East	12h03m
D2222	09:49Nanjing South	22:03Chengdu East	12h14m
D952	10:15Nanjing South	21:01Chengdu East	10h46m
G1476	11:33Nanjing South	23:09Chengdu East	11h36m
D982	20:21Nanjing South	08:16Chengdu East	11h55m
D986	20:36Nanjing South	08:21Chengdu East	11h45m

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

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Railway Stations in Nanjing and Chengdu

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

Railway Stations in Nanjing

Nanjing South南京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

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
Other railway station in Chengdu
Metro Line 4Metro Line 9

At a Glance

Route	Nanjing (南京) to Chengdu (成都)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	13
Fastest journey	9 hours 47 minutes on G1974 (08:39 to 18:26)
First train	07:10 D2254 from Nanjing South
Last train	20:36 D986 from Nanjing South
Departure stations on timetable	Nanjing South
Arrival stations on timetable	Chengdu East
Train types in snapshot	D, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Chengdu train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 9h47m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 13 direct services between Nanjing and Chengdu.

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.