Chongqing - Hefei Train

Up to now, about 15 pairs of trains are shuttling between Chongqing and Hefei, including 13 or so pairs of high speed trains and a few pairs of normal trains. The high speed trains take about 7.5 - 9.5 hours for a total distance of around 1,204 km (748mi). The slight duration differences are mainly caused by the different numbers of stops on the way. A single trip by high speed train costs CNY 403 at least for a second class seat. 

The normal speed trains running overnight are available between the 2 cities as well with a duration of about 19 - 20.5 hours. A hard sleeper costs CNY 325.5.
  Operated at: Chongqing North, Hefei South
 Duration: about 7.5 - 9.5 hours
 Distance: 1,190/1,204/1,206 km (739/ 748/748 mi)
 Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
 Major stations along the way: Hankou, Yichang East, Enshi
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2214	07:03 - 15:55	8h52m
D954	09:46 - 17:33	7h47m
D3078	10:30 - 19:24	8h54m
D2374	11:45 - 20:37	8h52m

Around 15 departures in total: departure time from 06:38 to 11:48; duration from 7H44M to 9H23M.
See more Chongqing Schedule
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2373	08:12 - 16:50	8h38m
D353	09:27 - 18:07	8h40m
D2223	10:43 - 19:52	9h9m
D953	11:08 - 19:00	7h52m
D2263	12:02 - 20:50	8h48m

Around 15 departures in total: departure time from 08:12 to 13:02; duration from 7H43M to 9H13M.
See more Hefei Schedule

Note: The above timetables are only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search tool on page top.
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 645 - 659 USD 95 - 97	CNY 370.5 - 411.5 USD 54 - 61

Notes: Sleeper ticket fares listed above are for upper berths. The fares for lower berths are a little higher.
  Operated at: Chongqing West, Hefei
 Distance: 1,564/1,764 km (972/1,096 mi)
 Duration: 19.5 - 21.5 hours
 Top speed: 120/140 km/h (75/87 mph)
 Major stations along the way: Dazhou, Xinyang, Xiangyang
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
T238	06:53 - 02:13+	19h20m
K1154	09:42 - 06:10+	20h28m

  (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
T237	18:42 - 14:08+	19h26m
K1153	19:35 - 15:37+	20h2m

Notes:
1. "+" indicates the trip ends on the next day.
2. The above timetables are only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search tool on the top of this page.
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 496.5 USD 73	CNY 325.5 USD 48	CNY 177.5 USD 26

  
 Currently, there are 7 flights flying daily from Chongqing to Hefei and 4 - 5 flights vice versa. The flights between the 2 cities take about 2 hours. The prices of the flight tickets range from CNY 300 - CNY 1,200. Sometimes the flight tickets may be even cheaper than the high speed train tickets. Thus, if you are planning a trip between the 2 cities, don’t forget to check the prices of the flight tickets to see whether there is any special offer.
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