Beijing to Chengde by train
Chengde lies 176 km (109 mi) north-east of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 55 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 215 km (133 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Beijing | Chengde | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 920,395 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 318 m (1,043 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 067000 |
Where to book trains from Beijing to Chengde
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Staying in Chengde
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Chengde. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (15). Guests have left 53 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chengde from Beijing?
176 km (109 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing; by road roughly 215 km (133 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Chengde by train?
About 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Chengde?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Chengde?
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Chengde, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.