Best Way to Travel between Chengdu and Chongqing
The distance between Chengdu and Chongqing is around 340 kilometers (210 miles). Currently, there are three ways to travel between these two cities:
Taking high speed train is definitely the most popular and fastest way from Chengdu to Chongqing, which only takes 1-2 hours on the way and costs CNY 96.5-161 for 2nd Class Seat.
The normal speed trains usually take 3 to 5 hours, costing CNY 46.5-50.5 for Hard Seat.
Passengers can also take direct long-distance buses. The travel time is about 4 hours with a fare of CNY 88-228 per person.
→ Take a high speed train from Chengdu East Railway Station to Chongqing North Railway Station first.
→ Then take metro line 10 to Hongtudi Station and transfer to line 2 at Zengjiayan to Linjiangmen Station, Exit B3. The travel time is about 30 minutes, costing CNY 3 per person.
→ After arriving, walk southeastward to Jiefangbei.
→ Firstly, you can take a high speed train from Chongqing North Railway Station / West Railway Station / Shapingba Railway Station to Chengdu East Railway Station. It spends 1.5-2.5 hours on the way.
→ Then take metro line 2 to Chengdu University of TCM, then transfer to line 4 to Wide and Narrow Alley, taking 35 minutes and CNY4.
Taking high speed train is definitely the most popular and fastest way from Chengdu to Chongqing, which only takes 1-2 hours on the way and costs CNY 96.5-161 for 2nd Class Seat. The normal speed trains usually take 3 to 5 hours, costing CNY 46.5-50.5 for Hard Seat. Passengers can also take direct long-distance buses. The travel time is about 4 hours with a fare of CNY 88-228 per person. Best Ways to Travel from Chengdu to Chongqing
1. Best Way: Chengdu to Chongqing High Speed Train: 1-2h, CNY 96.5-161 for Second Class Seat
| Number of Trains | over 100 |
|---|---|
| Ticket Price | CNY96.5 - 161 |
| Duration | 1-2h |
| Departure time | 6:12 - 22:36 |
| Frequency | 3-14 trains per hour |
| Dep. - Arr. | Chengdu East Railway Station or Chengdu South Railway Station - Chongqing North Railway Station / West Railway Station / Shapingba Railway Station |
2. Second Choice: Chengdu to Chongqing Normal Speed Train: 3-5h, CNY 46.5-50.5 for Hard Seat
| Number of Trains | 8 |
|---|---|
| Ticket Price | CNY46.5-50.5 for Hard Seat; CNY 92.5-96.5 for Hard Sleeper; CNY 140.5-146.5 for Soft Sleeper |
| Duration | 3-5h |
| Departure time | 11:59 - 18:02 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Chengdu East Railway Station or Chengdu West Railway Station - Chongqing North Railway Station |
3. Alternative Choice: Chengdu to Chongqing Long-distance Bus: 3.5-4h, from CNY 88
| Dep. - Arr. | Schedule | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| East Railway Station - Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport | 7:00 | CNY 228 |
| East Railway Station - Chongqing North Railway Station | 7:30 | CNY 88 |
| East Railway Station - Chongqing West Railway Station | 7:00 | CNY 189 |
| Chengdu South Railway Station - Chongqing West Railway Station | 7:00 | CNY 190 |
| East Railway Station Coach Station - Chongqing | 7:30; 9:00; 14:40 | CNY 98 - 115 |
| Chadianzi Coach Station - Chongqing North Railway Station | 8:00 | CNY 189 |
How to Get from Chengdu to Chongqing Jiefangbei CBD?
→ Then take metro line 10 to Hongtudi Station and transfer to line 2 at Zengjiayan to Linjiangmen Station, Exit B3. The travel time is about 30 minutes, costing CNY 3 per person.
→ After arriving, walk southeastward to Jiefangbei.
Best Ways to Travel from Chongqing to Chengdu
1. Fastest Way: Chongqing to Chengdu High Speed Train: 1.5-2.5h, from CNY 87
| Number of Trains | over 100 |
|---|---|
| Ticket Price | CNY87-175 for Second Class Seat |
| Duration | 1.5-2.5h |
| Departure time | 6:14 - 21:26 |
| Frequency | 4-10 trains per hour |
| Dep. - Arr. | Chongqing North Railway Station / West Railway Station / Shapingba Railway Station to Chengdu East Railway Station or Chengdu South Railway Station |
2. Second Choice: Chongqing to Chengdu Normal Speed Train: 2.5-5.5h, CNY 46.5-50.5 for Hard Seat
| Number of Trains | 8 |
|---|---|
| Ticket Price | CNY46.5-50.5 for Hard Seat; CNY 92.5-96.5 for Hard Sleeper; CNY 140.5-146.5 for Soft Sleeper |
| Duration | 2.5-5.5h |
| Departure time | 5:49 - 17:40 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Chongqing North Railway Station / West Railway Station to Chengdu East Railway Station or Chengdu West Railway Station |
3. Alternative Choice: Chongqing to Chengdu Long-distance Bus: 4-5.5h, CNY 88-108 per person
| Dep. - Arri. | Schedule | Ticket Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Chongqing North Railway Station South Square Coach Station - Chengdu East Railway Station Coach Station | 9:00; 13:00; 14:10 | CNY 88-108 |
| Chongqing University Town Metro Station - Chengdu East Railway Station Coach Station | 13:50 | CNY 88 |
| Chongqing West Railway Station - Chengdu | 9:10; 14:10 | CNY 108 |
How to Get from Chongqing to Chengdu Wide and Narrow Alley & Jinli Street?
→ Then take metro line 2 to Chengdu University of TCM, then transfer to line 4 to Wide and Narrow Alley, taking 35 minutes and CNY4.
- Last updated on Feb. 25, 2025 by Serena Zhou -