Chengdu to Sanmenxia by train
Sanmenxia lies 808 km (502 mi) north-east of Chengdu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 13 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 986 km (613 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chengdu | Sanmenxia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 20.9 million | 669,307 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 385 m (1,263 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Chengdu railway station, Chengdu East railway station, Dujiangyan railway station | Sanmenxia Railway Station, Sanmenxia South railway station, Yima Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 472000 |
Where to book trains from Chengdu to Sanmenxia
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Staying in Sanmenxia
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Sanmenxia. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (2).
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Common questions
How far is Sanmenxia from Chengdu?
808 km (502 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chengdu; by road roughly 986 km (613 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Sanmenxia by train?
About 4 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Sanmenxia?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Sanmenxia?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Sanmenxia, 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.