Skip to main content

China Transport Guide

Compare trains, flights, and buses between major cities in China with prices and travel times.

BeijingShanghai

China's busiest intercity corridor, connecting the political capital with the financial capital. The high-speed rail journey is one of the most popular in the world.

1,318 km From 2 hours $60-$2003 options
Compare Options
BeijingXi'an

A journey connecting two of China's greatest ancient capitals. This route links imperial Beijing with the Silk Road gateway of Xi'an and the Terracotta Army.

1,216 km From 2 hours $50-$1803 options
Compare Options
ShanghaiHangzhou

A quick day trip from Shanghai to the scenic West Lake city of Hangzhou. One of the most convenient intercity routes in China.

202 km From 2-3 hours $10-$153 options
Compare Options
GuangzhouShenzhen

Connecting the Cantonese culinary capital with China's tech hub, this Pearl River Delta corridor is one of the busiest short-distance rail routes in the world.

137 km From 1-1.5 hours $5-$103 options
Compare Options
ChengduChongqing

Linking two of Southwest China's greatest cities, this route connects the land of pandas with the mountain hot pot capital along the new high-speed rail line.

340 km From 1-1.5 hours $15-$303 options
Compare Options
GuilinYangshuo

One of China's most scenic short journeys, traveling through the heart of the stunning karst landscape. The Li River cruise is the highlight of any Guilin trip.

65 km From 1-1.5 hours $3-$53 options
Compare Options
ShanghaiSuzhou

A perfect day trip from Shanghai to the Venice of the East. Visit UNESCO-listed classical gardens and ancient canal towns in under an hour by train.

100 km From 1.5-2 hours $5-$83 options
Compare Options
KunmingLijiang

Travel from the Spring City to the enchanting Naxi Old Town of Lijiang, passing through Yunnan's beautiful mountainous terrain. A popular route for travelers exploring southwest China.

510 km From 1 hour $40-$1003 options
Compare Options
BeijingChengdu

From the imperial capital to the land of giant pandas, this long-distance route connects northern and southwestern China across diverse landscapes.

1,800 km From 2.5 hours $80-$2503 options
Compare Options
ShanghaiNanjing

A popular route connecting China's financial capital with the former imperial capital of the south. Ideal as a day trip or extended excursion from Shanghai.

300 km From 1-1.5 hours $20-$353 options
Compare Options

Book Your Transport

Compare and book trains, flights, and buses across China.

Book Transport