Trains to Zhaotong
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 6 railway stations in Zhaotong: Tianliangzi Railway Station, Erdaoqiao Railway Station, Yiliang Railway Station, Zengjiapingzi Railway Station, Yiliang South Railway Station, Zhaotongdong Railway Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Zhaotong
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhaotong to Liupanshui | China | 137 km (85 mi) | about 43 min |
| Zhaotong to Bijie | China | 155 km (96 mi) | about 49 min |
| Zhaotong to Xichang | China | 157 km (98 mi) | about 49 min |
| Zhaotong to Shuifu | China | 161 km (100 mi) | about 51 min |
| Zhaotong to Yibin | China | 184 km (114 mi) | about 58 min |
| Zhaotong to Qujing | China | 204 km (127 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Zhaotong to Panzhihua | China | 215 km (133 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Zhaotong to Luzhou | China | 242 km (151 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Zhaotong to Zigong | China | 248 km (154 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Zhaotong to Leshan | China | 250 km (155 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Zhaotong to Anshun | China | 250 km (155 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Zhaotong to Kunming | China | 272 km (169 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Zhaotong to Chongqing | China | 373 km (232 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Zhaotong to Chengdu | China | 374 km (232 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Zhaotong to Guangzhou | China | 1,066 km (663 mi) | about 5 h 34 min |
| Zhaotong to Shenzhen | China | 1,170 km (727 mi) | about 6 h 7 min |
| Zhaotong to Wuhan | China | 1,088 km (676 mi) | about 5 h 41 min |
| Zhaotong to Xi’an | China | 918 km (571 mi) | about 4 h 48 min |
| Zhaotong to Dongguan | China | 1,116 km (694 mi) | about 5 h 50 min |
| Zhaotong to Hefei | China | 1,404 km (873 mi) | about 7 h 20 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Where to buy train tickets
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Common questions
Which railway stations does Zhaotong have?
Tianliangzi Railway Station, Erdaoqiao Railway Station, Yiliang Railway Station, Zengjiapingzi Railway Station, Yiliang South Railway Station, Zhaotongdong Railway Station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.