Best Way to Travel between Chengdu and Chongqing

The distance between Chengdu and Chongqing is around 340 kilometers (210 miles). Currently, there are four ways to travel between these two cities:
1.Taking high speed train is definitely the most popular and fastest way from Chengdu to Chongqing, which only takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours on the way and costs CNY 96.5-146 for 2nd Class Seat. 
2.The normal speed trains usually take 3 to 5.5 hours, costing CNY 46.5 for Hard Seat. 
3.Besides, passengers can take direct long-distance buses. The travel time is about 4 hours with the fare of CNY 77-109 per person. 
4.Although there are several flights from Chengdu to Chongqing, it is not so recommended due to the short distance between the two cities.
   

  From Chengdu to Chongqing, the most convenient and fastest way is to take high speed trains. There are frequent Chengdu to Chongqing high speed trains every day from Chengdu East Railway Station to Chongqing North Railway Station / West Railway Station / Shapingba Railway Station. In general, the travel time ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
 Ticket Prices: CNY 96.5 - 146 for Second Class Seat; CNY 155 - 246.5 for First Class Seat; CNY 264 for VIP Class Seat; CNY 433.5 - 462.5 for Business Class Seat
 Several normal speed trains from Chengdu Railway Station to Chongqing North Railway Station / West Railway Station provide more choices for travelers. With the travel time of 3 to 5.5 hours, taking these trains is a prior and frugal choice for passengers who have enough time. Their ticket fare is lower.
 Ticket Prices: CNY 46.5 for Hard Seat; CNY 92.5 for Hard Sleeper; CNY 140.5 for Soft Sleeper
 

Starting Point	Schedule	Ticket Fare
East Coach Station	09:00, 10:00, 10:30, 14:00, 16:00, 17:10	CNY 77
General Coach Station	09:30, 15:30	CNY 77
Qingbaijiang Coach Station	08:20	CNY 106
Pixian Coach Station	08:40	CNY 109

 Although there are several flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, it spends totally 7-9 hours if counting the transportation to/from the airports. And the flights will have stops at Bijie City and Liuzhou City in the half way. Thus, taking a flight actually is not a convenient way for passengers. 
 → 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 metro line 6 to Xiaoshizi Station, Exit 5A. The travel time is about 30 minutes, costing CNY 3 per person.
→ After arriving, walk southwest for around 900 meters (1,000 yards) to find Jiefangbei Commercial Area. 
  More than 60 high speed trains serve the public from Chongqing North Railway Station / West Railway Station / Shapingba Railway Station to Chengdu East Railway Station / South Railway Station, operating from 06:13 to 22:00. 
 Ticket Prices: CNY 96.5 - 146 for Second Class Seat; CNY 155 - 246.5 for First Class Seat; CNY 264 for VIP Class Seat; CNY 433.5 - 462.5 for Business Class Seat
 There are about 6 scheduled Chongqing to Chengdu high speed trains in service daily from 06:06 to 17:29, starting from Chongqing North Railway Station / West Railway Station to Chengdu Railway Station. 
 Ticket Prices: CNY 46.5 for Hard Seat; CNY 92.5 for Hard Sleeper; CNY 140.5 for Soft Sleeper
 

Starting Point	Schedule	Ticket Fare
Chongqing North Railway Station South Square Coach Station	16:00	CNY 77
Chongqing Coach Station	09:30	CNY 77
Nanchuan West Coach Station	10:00	CNY 136
Rongchangfu Coach Station	08:15	CNY 75
Chenjiaping Coach Station	10:10	CNY 77
Chongqing North Railway Station North Square Coach Station	16:20	CNY 77
Pengshuicheng North Coach Station	09:30	CNY 138

 Only a few flights operate from Chongqing Jiangbei Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu Airport and they make a stopover halfway. This is not a recommended way because of its high expense, less schedule and long travel time.
 → 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. The ticket fare is 96 - 144.5 for 2nd Class Seat.
→ Then take metro line 2 to Tonghuimen Station, Exit C. The duration is about half an hour with the fare of CNY 4/person.
→ Afterwards, walk northeast around 550 meters (600 yards) to find the destination.