Facts about the transport from Chengdu to Nanjing
| Cheapest Transport | $46 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 20m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:12 AM |
| Latest Departure | 6:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 31 |
| Distance | 1663 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | China Railway, Sichuan Airlines |
Chengdu to Nanjing
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Chengdu to Nanjing Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | China Railway | First Class Seat | 06:10 | 18:53 | $142.36 | |
Train | China Railway | First Class Seat | 06:31 | 18:14 | $278.69 | |
Train | China Railway | First Class Seat | 07:10 | 19:50 | $142.36 | |
Train | China Railway | Standing | 07:36 | 19:31 | $90.63 | |
Train | China Railway | First Class Seat | 07:52 | 19:55 | $142.36 | |
Train | China Railway | First Class Seat | 08:09 | 21:00 | $142.36 | |
Train | China Railway | First Class Seat | 09:12 | 21:27 | $142.36 | |
Train | China Railway | First Class Seat | 11:01 | 20:55 | $200.13 | |
Flight | Sichuan Airlines | Economy | 11:30 | 13:50 | $264.08 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 11:51 | 22:42 | $130.51 | |
Flight | Air China | Economy | 13:05 | 15:25 | $364.14 | |
Flight | Sichuan Airlines | Economy | 15:00 | 17:35 | $264.08 | |
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 17:42 | 01:43 | $107.18 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 17:59 | 06:19 | $90.49 | |
Train | China Railway | Soft Sleeper | 18:30 | 03:39 | $110.01 | |
Flight | Sichuan Airlines | Economy | 21:55 | 21:10 | $335.14 |
How to get from Chengdu to Nanjing
Travelling between Chengdu and Nanjing is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 676.44 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 45.02.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Nanjing?
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 34 hours to travel between Chengdu and Nanjing depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chengdu and Nanjing. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 20m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 9h 16m to reach Nanjing.
How much does it cost to get from Chengdu to Nanjing?
Travelling between Chengdu and Nanjing can be as cheap as USD 45.02 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 676.44 if you buy a Sichuan Airlines flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Chengdu and Nanjing ?
- 27 from Chengdu to Nanjing starting from 06:12 Chengdu East until 18:23 Chengdu West
- 4 from Chengdu to Nanjing starting from 08:15 Chengdu Airport until 18:30 Chengdu Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chengdu to Nanjing.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chengdu to Nanjing, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 676.48.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Chengdu and Nanjing
Sichuan Airlines
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Chengdu to Nanjing?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% took a train
Transportation from Chengdu to Nanjing
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Trains$ 45.02
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Flights$ 676.48
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available