Chengdu to Gejiu by train
Gejiu lies 817 km (508 mi) south of Chengdu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 16 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 997 km (620 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chengdu | Gejiu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 20.9 million | 136,135 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 1,708 m (5,604 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Chengdu railway station, Chengdu East railway station, Dujiangyan railway station | Jijie railway station, Gejiu Railway Station, Gejiu Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 661400 |
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Common questions
How far is Gejiu from Chengdu?
817 km (508 mi) in a straight line, south of Chengdu; by road roughly 997 km (620 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Gejiu by train?
About 4 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Gejiu?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
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.