Shanghai to Chengdu Train

上海 → 成都

Shanghai to Chengdu takes between 6 hours 37 minutes and 15 hours 52 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 18 direct services, with the first train at 06:01 and the last at 20:45. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
18 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D220606:01Shanghai Hongqiao21:53Chengdu East15h52m
D35206:12Shanghai Hongqiao20:33Chengdu East14h21m
D63606:22Shanghai Hongqiao20:40Chengdu East14h18m
G197407:16Shanghai Hongqiao18:26Chengdu East11h10m
D305607:23Shanghai21:46Chengdu East14h23m
G218907:28Shanghai Hongqiao20:31Chengdu East13h03m
G218907:28Shanghaihongqiao20:14Shuangliu Airport12h46m
G328807:46Shanghai Hongqiao19:55Chengdu East12h09m
G329208:24Shanghai Hongqiao20:33Chengdu East12h09m
D95208:30Shanghai21:01Chengdu East12h31m
G23709:04Shanghai Hongqiao19:35Chengdu East10h31m
K35109:16Shanghai Songjiang19:59Chengdu West10h43m
G147609:51Shanghai Hongqiao23:09Chengdu East13h18m
G328410:37Shanghai Hongqiao23:17Chengdu East12h40m
K115610:57Shanghai17:34Chengdu West6h37m
D98218:22Shanghai Hongqiao08:16Chengdu East13h54m
D98618:44Shanghai Hongqiao08:21Chengdu East13h37m
K28220:45Shanghai05:49Chengdu West9h04m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Chengdu

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
  • Shanghai上海
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9

Railway Stations in Chengdu

  • Chengdu East成都东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 7
  • Shuangliu Airport双流机场
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Chengdu West成都西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 4Metro Line 9

At a Glance

RouteShanghai (上海) to Chengdu (成都)
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Direct services18
Fastest journey6 hours 37 minutes on K1156 (10:57 to 17:34)
First train06:01 D2206 from Shanghai Hongqiao
Last train20:45 K282 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetableShanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetableChengdu East, Shuangliu Airport, Chengdu West
Train types in snapshotD, G, K
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Chengdu train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h37m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 18 direct services between Shanghai 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.