Beijing to Zhengzhou by train
Zhengzhou lies 622 km (386 mi) south-west of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 15 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 759 km (471 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Beijing | Zhengzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 6.7 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Zhengzhou railway station, Zhengzhou Hangkonggang railway station, Gongyi South railway station |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 450000 |
Where to book trains from Beijing to Zhengzhou
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Staying in Zhengzhou
Our booking partner lists 166 places to stay in Zhengzhou. Of the 133 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (52), and 16 are five-star. Across 14 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 1,877 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zhengzhou from Beijing?
622 km (386 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Beijing; by road roughly 759 km (471 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Zhengzhou by train?
About 3 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Zhengzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Zhengzhou?
Our booking partner lists 166 places to stay in Zhengzhou, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.