Shanghai → Chongqing
2026-10-22 · live availability
Every departure still bookable for 2026-10-22 is listed below — the first leaves Shanghai at 06:01 and the last at 19:40. The quickest takes 8h 59m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $42 per passenger and reach $191 for the top class, service fee included. Every row shows the class that fare buys.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 8h 59m – 27h 24m
- Trains per day
- 26
- First / last departure
- 06:01 / 19:40
- Departure stations
- Shanghai Hongqiao (上海虹桥), Shanghai South (上海南), Jinshan North (金山北), Shanghai Songjiang (上海松江), Shanghai (上海)
- Arrival stations
- Chongqing North (重庆北), Chongqing West (重庆西), Shapingba (沙坪坝)
- Fares from
- $42 (hard seat)
Shanghai–Wuhan–Chengdu high-speed line (Chongqing branch)
The river route into the mountain city.
Chongqing is built on hills at the junction of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, and its stations are correspondingly spread out. Chongqing North is the usual high-speed arrival; the newer West station serves the Chengdu direction.
- Metro lines in Chongqing run on viaducts and through hills — allow extra time for the first journey while you work out the levels.
- If you are continuing to Chengdu, some trains run directly and take about an hour and a half.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To | from | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2206 | 06:01 | 19:29 | 13:28 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North | $161 | First Class |
| D352 | 06:12 | 18:14 | 12:02 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North | $156 | First Class |
| G3390 | 07:04 | 16:57 | 09:53 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North | $439 | Business Class |
| D2216 | 07:05 | 21:45 | 14:40 | Shanghai South → Chongqing North | $171 | First Class |
| D2212 | 07:09 | 20:14 | 13:05 | Jinshan North → Chongqing North | $160 | First Class |
| G1974 | 07:16 | 19:54 | 12:38 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing West | $617 | Business Class |
| D2212 | 07:20 | 20:14 | 12:54 | Shanghai Songjiang → Chongqing North | $159 | First Class |
| D3056 | 07:23 | 19:16 | 11:53 | Shanghai → Chongqing North | $154 | First Class |
| D2216 | 07:34 | 21:45 | 14:11 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North | $169 | First Class |
| D2212 | 07:41 | 20:14 | 12:33 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North | $157 | First Class |
| G3288 | 07:46 | 21:34 | 13:48 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shapingba | $579 | Business Class |
| D2268 | 07:56 | 21:27 | 13:31 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North | $169 | First Class |
| D952 | 08:30 | 18:57 | 10:27 | Shanghai → Chongqing North | $161 | First Class |
| D956 | 09:30 | 20:08 | 10:38 | Shanghai → Chongqing North | $164 | First Class |
| G1476 | 09:51 | 20:48 | 10:57 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North | $519 | Business Class |
| G1476 | 09:51 | 21:16 | 11:25 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing West | $528 | Business Class |
| G1333 | 11:37 | 22:55 | 11:18 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing West | $476 | Business Class |
| G241 | 11:56 | 20:55 | 08:59 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing West | $418 | Business Class |
| G1333 | 11:57 | 22:55 | 10:58 | Jinshan North → Chongqing West | $463 | Business Class |
| G1532 | 11:57 | 23:20 | 11:23 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North | $464 | Business Class |
| K71 | 14:19 | 17:43 | 27:24 | Shanghai Songjiang → Chongqing North | $105 | Soft Sleeper |
| D982 | 18:22 | 05:25 +1 | 11:03 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North | $90 | Second Class |
| D982 | 18:22 | 05:54 +1 | 11:32 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing West | $91 | Second Class |
| D986 | 18:44 | 05:30 +1 | 10:46 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North | $90 | Second Class |
| D986 | 18:44 | 06:00 +1 | 11:16 | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing West | $91 | Second Class |
| D57 | 19:40 | 12:51 +1 | 17:11 | Shanghai South → Chongqing North | $50 | Second Class |
Train letters on this date: G, D, K. What the letters mean →
Which station do you leave from?
Big Chinese cities have several stations, miles apart. The station on your ticket is the one you need — the city name alone is not enough.
FAQ
How long does the train from Shanghai to Chongqing take?
The fastest service on this date takes 8h 59m. Slower trains on the same route take longer — the timetable above lists the actual duration for every departure, so sort by journey time if speed matters more than the hour you leave.
How much is a train ticket from Shanghai to Chongqing?
Second-class fares start at about $42 per passenger including our service fee. Second class is the standard choice; first class and business class cost more and buy wider seats, not a faster train. The quote page always shows the underlying local fare and our fee as separate lines.
Which station in Shanghai does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai South and Jinshan North and Shanghai Songjiang and Shanghai. Large Chinese cities have more than one station and they are not within walking distance of each other, so check the station printed on your ticket rather than the city name.
Do I need to print a ticket?
No. Chinese railway tickets are issued against your passport, not a piece of paper. Carry the same passport you booked with, and staff will scan it at the gate. Keep the booking confirmation on your phone in case a conductor asks which seat is yours.
How far in advance can I book?
Chinese tickets are released about two weeks before departure, and this page only shows dates inside that window. Popular dates and holiday periods sell out early, so book as soon as your travel date appears.
Which class should I book?
Second class is the default on high-speed trains and is comparable to a short-haul airline seat. First and business class add space and recline for a premium. On overnight trains the choice matters more: a hard sleeper is a real bed, a hard seat is not. Our guide to seats and sleepers explains what each one actually looks like.