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Datong to Chengdu by train

Chengdu lies 1,339 km (832 mi) south-west of Datong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 7 h at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,634 km (1,015 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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DatongChengdu
CountryChinaChina
Population3.1 million20.9 million
Elevation1,054 m (3,458 ft)499 m (1,637 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)
Stations on recordDatong railway station, Wangguanrentun Railway Station, Xiaxiaobao railway stationChengdu railway station, Chengdu East railway station, Dujiangyan railway station
Postal codes037000610000

Where to book trains from Datong 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 Datong?

1,339 km (832 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Datong; by road roughly 1,634 km (1,015 mi).

How long does it take to get from Datong to Chengdu by train?

About 7 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Datong 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

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  • 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.