The most efficient way to travel from Chengdu to Zhanjiang is by direct flight, which takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Nonstop flights typically depart from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and arrive at Zhanjiang Airport (ZHA), with major carriers like Air China, China Eastern, and Urumqi Airlines offering daily services. For those seeking a more budget-friendly but longer journey, a direct high-speed train (D-class) departs once daily from Chengdu East Railway Station and arrives at Zhanjiang West Station in about 12 to 13 hours, with second-class fares starting around 550 CNY. Alternatively, travelers can drive the approximately 1,480-kilometer distance, which takes roughly 15 to 16 hours via the G75 Lanzhou–Haikou Expressway.