Chengdu to Nanchang by train
Nanchang lies 1,159 km (720 mi) east of Chengdu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 4 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,414 km (879 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chengdu | Nanchang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 20.9 million | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Chengdu railway station, Chengdu East railway station, Dujiangyan railway station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 330000 |
Where to book trains from Chengdu to Nanchang
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Staying in Nanchang
Our booking partner lists 171 places to stay in Nanchang. Of the 154 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (63), and 15 are five-star. Guests have left 523 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nanchang from Chengdu?
1,159 km (720 mi) in a straight line, east of Chengdu; by road roughly 1,414 km (879 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Nanchang by train?
About 6 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Nanchang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Nanchang?
Our booking partner lists 171 places to stay in Nanchang, 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.