Driving from Chengdu to Tianshui
Tianshui lies 463 km (287 mi) north of Chengdu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 564 km (351 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chengdu | Tianshui | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 20.9 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 1,153 m (3,783 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 741000 |
Where to book car hire from Chengdu to Tianshui
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Staying in Tianshui
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Tianshui. Of the 12 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7). Guests have left 9 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tianshui
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Common questions
How far is Tianshui from Chengdu?
463 km (287 mi) in a straight line, north of Chengdu; by road roughly 564 km (351 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Tianshui by car?
About 7 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Tianshui?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tianshui?
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Tianshui, 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.