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Chongqing to Chengdu by High-Speed Train

Fastest 1h 15m · from ¥85 second class · 143 daily trains · Train wins vs flight

By China for Travelers · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-05-30 · Verified against 12306 on 2026-04-30

Map of the Chengdu East–Chongqing North high-speed rail corridor: 308 km from Chengdu East Railway Station to Chongqing North Railway Station, 1h 15m on the fastest G-train.
The 308 km Chengdu East → Chongqing North corridor — 1h 15m on the fastest G-train.

The Chongqing to Chengdu corridor is 308 km of G-class high-speed rail. Trains run from Chongqing North Railway Station to Chengdu East Railway Station, with the fastest service taking 1h 15m and the longest about 2h. Second-class seats start at ¥85 – ¥191. A train every 15 min, 1h15m, 2× cheaper, downtown-to-downtown. Don't even think about flying.

Quick facts

Distance
308 km
Train types
G
Duration
1h 15m – 2htypical mainline services
Daily departures
143 trains
Service window
06:10 → 22:15
Second class
¥85 – ¥191
First class
¥135 – ¥305
Business class
¥527 – ¥668
Scenery
★★★☆☆our editorial rating

Train vs flight

MetricTrainFlight
Fastest1h 15m50m
Door-to-door~2h 15m3h 50m
Price¥85 – ¥191¥400 – ¥900

Editor: A train every 15 min, 1h15m, 2× cheaper, downtown-to-downtown. Don't even think about flying.

Stations

  • Departing from
    Chongqing North Railway Station
    Chongqing · 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 at
    Chengdu East Railway Station
    Chengdu · G/D-class · ~20 min to city centre

    Gateway for pandas (bus to Research Base). Chengdu–Chongqing G-trains run every 15 min.

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.

Deep guide available. We have a full editorial write-up for this route — when to go, which class to pick, station tips, things to do at both ends. Read the Chongqing ↔ Chengdu guide →

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Chongqing to Chengdu train?
The fastest high-speed train covers the 308 km in 1h 15m, with most services in the 1h 15m–2h range. Trains are G-class.
How much is a Chongqing to Chengdu train ticket?
Second class is ¥85 – ¥191, first class ¥135 – ¥305, business class ¥527 – ¥668. Fares are dynamically priced — peak departures trend to the high end of each band.
How many trains run from Chongqing to Chengdu each day?
About 143 trains a day each way, with the first around 06:10 and the last around 22:15.
Is the train or the flight better for Chongqing to Chengdu?
A train every 15 min, 1h15m, 2× cheaper, downtown-to-downtown. Don't even think about flying. Door-to-door the train is ~2h 15m vs ~3h 50m flying.
How do I book Chongqing to Chengdu 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

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Or explore the full interactive HSR map with all 24 cities and 36 corridors.