Chongqing to Beijing by High-Speed Train
Fastest 7h 15m · from ¥330 second class · 12 daily trains · Flight wins vs flight
By China for Travelers · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-05-30 · Verified against 12306 on 2026-04-30
The Chongqing to Beijing corridor is 1,700 km of G-class high-speed rail. Trains run from Chongqing North Railway Station to Beijing West Railway Station, with the fastest service taking 7h 15m and the longest about 10h. Second-class seats start at ¥330 – ¥941. Flight is 2 hours faster. The train is scenic but a full day committed.
Quick facts
- Distance
- 1,700 km
- Train types
- G
- Duration
- 7h 15m – 10htypical mainline services
- Daily departures
- 12 trains
- Service window
- 06:55 → 20:41
- Second class
- ¥330 – ¥941
- First class
- ¥1320 – ¥1505
- Business class
- ¥2632 – ¥2992
- Scenery
- ★★★★☆our editorial rating
Train vs flight
| Metric | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest | 7h 15m | 2h 45m |
| Door-to-door | ~8h 15m | 5h 45m |
| Price | ¥330 – ¥941 | ¥800 – ¥1800 |
Editor: Flight is 2 hours faster. The train is scenic but a full day committed.
Stations
- Departing fromChongqing North Railway StationChongqing · G/D-class · ~25 min to city centre
North/South squares: check your ticket — they are 15 min apart on foot. Look for "北广场" vs "南广场".
- Arriving atBeijing West Railway StationBeijing · G/D-class · ~30 min to city centre
Largest station in Beijing; main gateway to southwest/south China. Budget 45 min from metro to platform.
How to book
Two paths for foreign travelers — either the official Chinese system at face price, or a Western OTA for an English-first checkout with a small markup.
- 12306 (official): face price, no booking fee. Requires a passport-bound account. Step-by-step 12306 walkthrough →
- Trip.com: English UI, foreign cards work, small markup. Best when 12306 frustrates you. Search Chongqing → Beijing on Trip.com →
- Compare the two: read 12306 vs Trip.com →
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Chongqing to Beijing train?
- The fastest high-speed train covers the 1,700 km in 7h 15m, with most services in the 7h 15m–10h range. Trains are G-class.
- How much is a Chongqing to Beijing train ticket?
- Second class is ¥330 – ¥941, first class ¥1320 – ¥1505, business class ¥2632 – ¥2992. Fares are dynamically priced — peak departures trend to the high end of each band.
- How many trains run from Chongqing to Beijing each day?
- About 12 trains a day each way, with the first around 06:55 and the last around 20:41.
- Is the train or the flight better for Chongqing to Beijing?
- Flight is 2 hours faster. The train is scenic but a full day committed. Door-to-door the train is ~8h 15m vs ~5h 45m flying.
- How do I book Chongqing to Beijing tickets with a foreign passport?
- Two ways: the official 12306 English app (face price, passport-bound account, no booking fee) or Trip.com (English UI, foreign cards accepted, small markup). Tickets open exactly 15 days before departure.
Related routes
Other trips from Chongqing
- Chongqing → Zhangjiajie · 2h 2m
Or explore the full interactive HSR map with all 24 cities and 36 corridors.