Nanjing to Chengdu

Nanjing to Chengdu

Nanjing
Chengdu
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Nanjing to Chengdu Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
China Railway
Soft Sleeper
00:52
09:55
$110.01
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
07:10
23:15
$453.00
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
07:41
17:53
$211.83
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
08:00
09:35
$481.67
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
08:32
20:28
$142.36
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
08:52
20:33
$142.36
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
09:30
17:05
$328.84
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
09:49
21:58
$142.36
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
10:10
12:45
$393.52
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
11:00
17:25
$498.19
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
11:32
23:09
$274.07
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
11:50
14:25
$393.52
Train
China Railway
Soft Sleeper
12:59
19:18
$107.18
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
14:45
17:45
$262.69
Flight
Air China
Economy
15:10
18:15
$386.16
Flight
Air China
Economy
16:45
19:20
$362.98
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
18:45
21:45
$262.69
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
19:05
18:10
$465.39
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
20:21
08:16
$90.49
Flight
Air China
Economy
21:30
00:05
$362.98

How to get from Nanjing to Chengdu

Travelling between Nanjing and Chengdu 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 685.15 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 Nanjing to Chengdu?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 32 hours to travel between Nanjing and Chengdu depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Nanjing and Chengdu. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 40m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 7h 52m to reach Chengdu.

How much does it cost to get from Nanjing to Chengdu?

Travelling between Nanjing and Chengdu 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 685.15 if you buy a China Eastern 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 Nanjing and Chengdu ?

  • 44 from Nanjing to Chengdu starting from 00:52 Nanjing until 15:15 Nanjing
  • 36 from Nanjing to Chengdu starting from 07:00 Nanjing Airport until 22:10 Nanjing Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Nanjing to Chengdu.

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 Nanjing to Chengdu, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 64.10.

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 Nanjing and Chengdu

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Loong Air, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen 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 Nanjing to Chengdu?

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 Nanjing to Chengdu

Facts about the transport from Nanjing to Chengdu

Cheapest Transport$46
Fastest Transport2h 40m
Earliest Departure12:52 AM
Latest Departure10:10 PM
Departures per day80
Distance1593 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Juneyao Airlines, Loong Air, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines