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.
  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
 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G2963	10:41 - 18:31	7h50m
G2941	15:09 - 22:59	7h50m

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 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G2942	07:04 - 14:45	7h41m
G2244	09:25 - 18:16	8h51m
G2964	10:29 - 18:21	7h52m

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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.
 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second 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

  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
 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z588	20:36 - 19:05+	22h29m

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z332	07:05 - 09:22+	26h17m
Z586	20:58 - 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.
 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 689 USD 97	CNY 397 USD 56	CNY 217 USD 30

 

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.
 

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

 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. Major Rail Lines from Chengdu to: