Which stations serve Xining and Chengdu?

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

Xining to Chengdu Train

西宁 → 成都

Xining to Chengdu takes between 9 hours 33 minutes and 14 hours 45 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 5 direct services, with the first train at 08:05 and the last at 22:39. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

5 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D174	08:05Xining	17:49Chengdu East	9h44m
D186	08:53Xining	18:26Chengdu East	9h33m
Z371	10:10Xining	23:07Chengdu West	12h57m
K1057	22:10Xining	12:55Chengdu West	14h45m
Z507	22:39Xining	10:46Chengdu West	12h07m

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

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Railway Stations in Xining and Chengdu

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

Railway Stations in Xining

Xining西宁
Used by direct trains in this timetable

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

At a Glance

Route	Xining (西宁) to Chengdu (成都)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	5
Fastest journey	9 hours 33 minutes on D186 (08:53 to 18:26)
First train	08:05 D174 from Xining
Last train	22:39 Z507 from Xining
Departure stations on timetable	Xining
Arrival stations on timetable	Chengdu East, Chengdu West
Train types in snapshot	D, Z, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xining to Chengdu train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 9h33m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

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