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Chengdu - Shenzhen Train

Only 2 high speed trains are operated from Chengdu to Shenzhen and 3 from Shenzhen to Chengdu with a travel time of about 7.5 - 9 hours. A second class seat costs CNY 720.5 - 734.5.

The other normal speed trains take about 21.5 - 27 hours. The ticket fare of a soft sleeper is CNY 689 and of a hard sleeper is CNY 397.
 

Chengdu - Shenzhen High Speed Train

Basic Facts:

 Duration: around 7.5 - 9 hours
 Running Distance: 1,540/ 1,550 kilometers (957/ 1,963 miles)
 Top Speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
Operated at: Chengdu East Railway Station, Shenzhen North Railway Station
 

Chengdu to Shenzhen High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G296310:41 - 18:317h50m
G294115:09 - 22:597h50m
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Shenzhen to Chengdu Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G294207:04 - 14:457h41m
G224409:25 - 18:168h51m
G296410:29 - 18:217h52m
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Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
 

Ticket Fare of Chengdu - Shenzhen High Speed Train

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Business Class SeatFirst Class SeatSecond Class Seat
CNY 2,122.5 - 2,227.5
USD 298 - 313
CNY 1,133.5 - 1,156.5
USD 159 - 162
CNY 720.5 - 734.5
USD 101 - 103

 

Normal Speed Trains of Chengdu - Shenzhen

Basic Facts:

 Duration: around 21.5 - 27 hours
 Running Distance: 2,060 kilometers (1,280 miles)
 Top Speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)
 Operated at: Chengdu West Railway Station, Shenzhen East Railway Station
 

Chengdu to Shenzhen Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
Z58820:36 - 19:05+22h29m

Shenzhen to Chengdu Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
Z33207:05 - 09:22+26h17m
Z58620:58 - 18:42+21h44m
Notes:
1. “+” indicates the second day.
2. The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
 

Ticket Fare of Chengdu - Shenzhen Train

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Soft SleeperHard SleeperHard Seat
CNY 689
USD 97
CNY 397
USD 56
CNY 217
USD 30

 

A quicker transfer by high speed trains in Wuhan or Guangzhou

Via Wuhan

Route   Duration  Cost  for a second class seat
Chengdu East – Hankou
7 – 10 hours  CNY 190 - 653
Wuhan/Hankou – Shenzhen North/ Shenzhen
4 – 7.5 hours  CNY 535.5 - 668.5
Total   11 – 17.5 hours  CNY 725.5 - 1,321.5

 How to transit between Wuhan Railway Station and Hankou Station:
By metro: line 4 and line 2 with a transit at Hongshan Square with duration of 1 hour and cost of CNY 6
By bus: 610 with travel time of 1 hour and 40 minutes and ticket fare of CNY 1
By taxi: A taxi ride costs CNY 60 and takes 45 minutes.
 

Via Guangzhou

Route   Duration   Cost for a second class seat
Chengdu East – Guangzhou South
7.5 – 10 hours  CNY 365 - 660
Guangzhou South/Guangzhou East – Shenzhen/ Shenzhen North
0.5 – 2 hours  CNY 64 - 388
Total   8 - 12 hours  CNY 429 - 1,048
 

Chengdu – Shenzhen Train vs. Flight

For passengers who travel in a hurry, flights can be a quite good option. Direct flights are shuttling between the two cities daily with duration of 2.5 hours or so. The full price for an economy class seat is about CNY 1,500, but usually, discounts may be provided by the airlines. In this case, an economy class seat may cost approximately CNY 500. A quick flight trip will be the first choices for many passengers then.

Or passengers can choose to make a transfer by high speed trains, which saves a lot of time. Meanwhile, passengers can visit different cities and see different scenery along the way.

Although normal trains cost less, the duration is rather long. Budget travelers may choose them. If so, it is advised to choose a hard or soft sleeper for this long-distance trip.
 
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- Last updated on Jul. 08, 2025 by Grace Yang -