Shanghai → Chongqing
2026-10-25 · scheduled timetable
Scheduled timetable for Shanghai → Chongqing: 22 departures a day, first at 06:01, last at 19:40. Times follow the official timetable as of 2026-10-25 — fares and live seat availability are confirmed when you search. The quickest takes 3h 24m.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 3h 24m – 17h 11m
- Trains per day
- 22
- 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2206 | 06:01 | 19:29 | 13h 28m | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North |
| D352 | 06:12 | 18:14 | 12h 02m | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North |
| G3390 | 07:04 | 16:57 | 9h 53m | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North |
| D2216 | 07:05 | 21:45 | 14h 40m | Shanghai South → Chongqing North |
| D2212 | 07:09 | 20:14 | 13h 05m | Jinshan North → Chongqing North |
| G1974 | 07:16 | 19:54 | 12h 38m | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing West |
| D2212 | 07:20 | 20:14 | 12h 54m | Shanghai Songjiang → Chongqing North |
| D3056 | 07:23 | 19:16 | 11h 53m | Shanghai → Chongqing North |
| D2216 | 07:34 | 21:45 | 14h 11m | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North |
| D2212 | 07:41 | 20:14 | 12h 33m | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North |
| G3288 | 07:46 | 21:34 | 13h 48m | Shanghai Hongqiao → Shapingba |
| D2268 | 07:56 | 21:27 | 13h 31m | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North |
| D952 | 08:30 | 18:57 | 10h 27m | Shanghai → Chongqing North |
| D956 | 09:30 | 20:08 | 10h 38m | Shanghai → Chongqing North |
| G1476 | 09:51 | 20:48 | 10h 57m | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North |
| G1476 | 09:51 | 21:16 | 11h 25m | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing West |
| G1333 | 11:37 | 22:55 | 11h 18m | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing West |
| G241 | 11:56 | 20:55 | 8h 59m | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing West |
| G1333 | 11:57 | 22:55 | 10h 58m | Jinshan North → Chongqing West |
| G1532 | 11:57 | 23:20 | 11h 23m | Shanghai Hongqiao → Chongqing North |
| K71 | 14:19 | 17:43 | 3h 24m | Shanghai Songjiang → Chongqing North |
| D57 | 19:40 | 12:51 +1 | 17h 11m | Shanghai South → Chongqing North |
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 3h 24m. 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?
Fares depend on the class you choose. Every quote on the results page shows the fare and our service fee separately.
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.
Popular Routes
Day tours in Chongqing
Off the train and straight onto a tour: a car and guide meet you at Chongqing North Railway Station, and the day ends back there for your train home.
Timetable and fares read from China Railway and last checked on 2026-10-25. Prices include our service fee in US dollars.