Shaoyang to Chengdu by train
Chengdu lies 814 km (506 mi) north-west of Shaoyang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 15 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 993 km (617 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shaoyang | Chengdu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 753,194 | 20.9 million |
| Elevation | 243 m (797 ft) | 499 m (1,637 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Shaoyang railway station, Shaoyang North railway station | Chengdu railway station, Chengdu East railway station, Dujiangyan railway station |
| Postal codes | 422000 | 610000 |
Where to book trains from Shaoyang to Chengdu
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Staying in Chengdu
Our booking partner lists 716 places to stay in Chengdu. Of the 678 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (240), and 79 are five-star. Across 64 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 26,889 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chengdu from Shaoyang?
814 km (506 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shaoyang; by road roughly 993 km (617 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shaoyang to Chengdu by train?
About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shaoyang and Chengdu?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Chengdu?
Our booking partner lists 716 places to stay in Chengdu, 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.