Chengdu to Chongqing Trains: Times & Fares

Every departure still bookable for 2026-10-23 is listed below — the first leaves Chengdu at 12:25 and the last at 22:15. The quickest takes 1h 03m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.

Fares start at $12 per passenger and reach $70 for the top class, service fee included. Every row shows the class that fare buys.

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At a glance

Journey time: 1h 03m – 6h 28m
Trains per day: 83
First / last departure: 12:25 / 22:15
Departure stations: Chengdu East (成都东), Chengdu South (成都南), Chengdu West (成都西)
Arrival stations: Chongqing West (重庆西), Shapingba (沙坪坝), Chongqing North (重庆北), Chongqing East (重庆东), Jiangbeijichang (江北机场)
Fares from: $12 (hard seat)

Chengdu–Chongqing high-speed railway

Two rival south-western cities, an hour apart.

The pair are close enough that many travellers visit both without changing hotels twice. High-speed trains run from Chengdu East to Chongqing North and Chongqing West throughout the day, with slower services also using the older central stations.

Chongqing is famously hilly and its stations are far apart — check whether your ticket arrives at North or West before you book accommodation.
Chengdu East is on metro lines 2 and 7, with a direct link to the airport line.

Train Schedules

Train	Departure time	Arrival	Shortest	From → To	from	Class
G2985	12:25	13:56	01:31	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$47	Premium Class
G8645	12:37	14:07	01:30	Chengdu East → Shapingba	$44	First Class
G8531	12:48	15:13	02:25	Chengdu South →	$70	Premium Class
G8693	12:50	14:16	01:26	Chengdu East → Chongqing North	$82	Business Class
G2417	12:56	15:05	02:09	Chengdu East → Chongqing East	$59	Premium Class
G2417	12:56	14:19	01:23	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$51	Premium Class
D50	13:01	15:42	02:41	Chengdu East → Chongqing North	$18	Second Class
G3433	13:16	14:31	01:15	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$96	Business Class
G8763	13:25	19:53	06:28	Chengdu South →	$123	Premium Class
G8621	13:32	15:13	01:41	Chengdu East → Chongqing North	$87	Business Class
G8621	13:32	15:37	02:05	Chengdu East → Jiangbeijichang	$90	Business Class
G3359	13:41	14:56	01:15	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$82	Business Class
G2851	13:48	15:30	01:42	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$87	Business Class
G3583	13:55	15:11	01:16	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$83	Business Class
G2447	14:10	16:01	01:51	Chengdu East → Chongqing East	$71	Preferred First Class
G5773	14:10	16:38	02:28	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$124	Business Class
G2887	14:23	15:46	01:23	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$96	Business Class
G3963	14:28	16:28	02:00	Chengdu East → Chongqing North	$82	Business Class
G5765	14:38	16:59	02:21	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$114	Business Class
G5765	14:38	17:32	02:54	Chengdu East → Chongqing North	$121	Business Class
G5765	14:38	18:05	03:27	Chengdu East → Jiangbeijichang	$125	Business Class
G2449	14:42	16:39	01:57	Chengdu East → Chongqing East	$59	Premium Class
G2449	14:42	15:57	01:15	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$51	Premium Class
G3351	14:58	16:20	01:22	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$89	Business Class
G2893	15:04	16:30	01:26	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$96	Business Class
G2941	15:09	16:25	01:16	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$96	Business Class
G8673	15:27	16:30	01:03	Chengdu East → Shapingba	$81	Business Class
G8665	15:33	17:14	01:41	Chengdu East → Chongqing North	$82	Business Class
G8665	15:33	17:38	02:05	Chengdu East → Jiangbeijichang	$85	Business Class
G3469	15:38	17:11	01:33	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$83	Business Class
G2241	15:43	17:13	01:30	Chengdu East → Shapingba	$77	Business Class
G8625	15:52	17:32	01:40	Chengdu East → Jiangbeijichang	$90	Business Class
G8625	15:52	17:09	01:17	Chengdu East → Chongqing North	$87	Business Class
G2163	16:00	17:32	01:32	Chengdu East → Chongqing West	$78	Business Class
G3967	16:15	17:52	01:37	Chengdu East → Chongqing North	$82	Business Class
D6192	16:21	18:36	02:15	Chengdu East → Chongqing North	$31	First Class
D5111	16:24	19:28	03:04	Chengdu West → Chongqing North	$35	First Class
G3465	16:29	18:30	02:01	Chengdu East → Chongqing North	$87	Business Class
G8647	16:39	18:01	01:22	Chengdu East → Shapingba	$77	Business Class
D5111	16:41	19:28	02:47	Chengdu South → Chongqing North	$33	First Class

Showing 40 of 83 trains.

Train letters on this date: G, C, D, Z. 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.

DepartsChengdu East 成都东 Chengdudong·Chengdu South 成都南 Chengdunan·Chengdu West 成都西 Chengduxi

ArrivesChongqing West 重庆西 Chongqingxi·Shapingba 沙坪坝 Shapingba·Chongqing North 重庆北 Chongqingbei·Chongqing East 重庆东 Chongqingdong·Jiangbeijichang 江北机场 Jiangbeijichang

FAQ

How long does the train from Chengdu to Chongqing take?

The fastest service on this date takes 1h 03m. 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 Chengdu to Chongqing?

Second-class fares start at about $12 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 Chengdu does the train leave from?

On this date, departures leave from Chengdu East and Chengdu South and Chengdu West. 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.

Seats, sleepers and standing tickets explained →

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