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Guangzhou - Chengdu Train

Totally there are nearly 17 pairs of trains a day from Guangzhou to Chengdu and vice versa. Among them, about 16 pairs are high speed trains. The rest is the normal train taking  around 20 hours.

For such a long trip, flight is also a frequently used way for transfer between. The flight only needs around 2.5 hours for the journey, so it is a good option for travelers who are tight in schedule. However, the price of flight can be much higher than rail ticket, especially normal types. But during the off season there may be good discount offered by the airlines.
 

Guangzhou - Chengdu High Speed Trains

Although run at a top speed of 186mph, the bullet train still need around 7.5 to 10.5 hours for this 1,406-mile (2,263 kilometers) trip between Guangzhou South Railway Station and Chengdu East Railway Station/Chengdu South Railway Station. Travelers will spend almost a whole day onboard, having a rest and enjoying the scenery flash by your window. The bullet overnight sleeper trains are unavailable at present.
 

Guangzhou to Chengdu High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G294207:42 - 14:457h3m
D182610:25 - 20:5010h25m
G370212:30 - 20:538h23m
G371214:48 - 22:137h25m
Around 16 departures in total: departure time from 06:36 to 14:48; duration from 7H2M to 10H32M.
See more Guangzhou Schedule
 

Chengdu to Guangzhou Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G370308:11 - 16:007h49m
G296310:41 - 17:517h10m
D181512:36 - 21:579h21m
G294115:09 - 22:187h9m
Around 16 departures in total: departure time from 07:08 to 15:12; duration from 6H54M to 9H44M.
See more Chengdu Schedule

Note: The timetable is for reference only. For real-time schedule, please search for it by the tool on top of the page.
 

Ticket Price

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Business Class SeatFirst Class SeatSecond Class Seat
CNY 1,801 - 2,028
USD 253 - 285
CNY 883 - 1,069
USD 124 - 150
CNY 552 - 668
USD 78 - 94
 
Stopovers along the way:
Foshan West, Sanshui South, Zhaoqing East, Guangning, Huaiji, Hezhou, Zhongshan  West, Gongcheng, Yangshuo, Guilin West, Sanjiang South, Congjiang, Rongjiang, Sanduxian, Duyun East, Guidingxian, Longli North, Longdongbao, Guiyang East, Xiuwenxian, Xifeng, Zunyi South, Zunyi, Loushanguan South, Tongzi East, Tongzi North, Ganshui East, Qijiang East, Luohuang South, Chongqing West, Hechuan, Tongnan, Suining, Daying East
 

Normal Trains

Guangzhou to Chengdu Train Schedule
:

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
Z33208:58 - 09:22+24h24m
Z58622:41 - 18:42+20h1m

 

Chengdu to Guangzhou Train Schedule
:

(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
Z58820:36 - 16:57+20h21m
Note:
1. "+" indicates the second day.
2. The timetable is for reference only. For real-time schedule, please search for it by the tool on top of the page.
 

Ticket Price

 (Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)
Soft SleeperHard SleeperHard Seat
CNY 638 - 707
USD 90 - 99
CNY 367 - 407
USD 52 - 57
CNY 201 - 224
USD 28 - 31
 
Since the trip by normal types takes a very long time, travelers are recommended to choose a sleeper to guarantee a good rest. 

 These rides run for different routes:

 Z586/Z588 have stopovers including: Hengyang, Huaihua South, Tongren, Xiu Shan, Qianjiang, Fuling, Chongqing North


See also: Chengdu to Guangzhou / Guangzhou to Chengdu: Best Way to Travel
 
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- Last updated on Jun. 28, 2025 by Grace Yang -