Chengdu to Chongqing by Train
300 km • 1h-1h40m • Hotpot Express
Distance
300 km
Fastest Train
1h 2min
Daily G-trains
27
Ticket Price
¥150-240
Best For
Hotpot, Mountain City
Stations
🚉 Chengdu
- Chengdu East (成都东)All G-trains to Chongqing
- Chengdu (成都站)Some D-trains
🚉 Chongqing
- Chongqing North (重庆北)Main high-speed station
- Chongqing (重庆站)City center, limited trains
- Chongqing West (重庆西)Some G-trains
Train Options
G-train (High-speed) ⭐
Best ChoiceDuration: 1h-1h40m
Frequency: Every 20-30 min
Daily trains: 27
Fastest: G8631, G8637 (1h2min)
Business: ¥450-500
First class: ¥240-270
Second class: ¥150-170
D-train (Bullet)
Duration: 1h30m-2h • Second: ¥100-120
Popular Trains
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G8631 | 18:57 | 19:59 | 1h02m | Fastest |
| G8637 | 20:22 | 21:24 | 1h02m | Evening |
| G8633 | 19:54 | 21:12 | 1h18m | Night |
| G8533 | 18:35 | 19:59 | 1h24m | Afternoon |
Top Attractions
- Hongya Cave (洪崖洞) (2-3h) Iconic stilt buildings, night lightsFree
- Ciqikou Ancient Town (磁器口) (2h) Ming-Qing streets, snacksFree
- Liziba Station (李子坝) (30min) Train through building, Instagram spotFree
- Three Gorges Museum (三峡博物馆) (2h) History, dam modelFree
- Wulong Karst (武隆) (Day trip) UNESCO, 2h from city¥135+
- Dazu Rock Carvings (大足石刻) (Day trip) UNESCO, 1.5h from city¥140
Must-Try Food
Hotpot: Chongqing hotpot is spicier than Chengdu — try 九宫格 (9-grid pot)
Noodles: 小面 (Xiao Mian) — breakfast staple, ¥10-15
Street food: 解放碑 (Jiefangbei) area for street food
🌶️ Chongqing cuisine is 麻辣 (numbing + spicy), even more than Sichuan
Practical Tips
Best route: Chengdu East → Chongqing North
Booking: Same-day tickets usually available
Terrain: Chongqing is built on hills — expect stairs and slopes
Metro: Metro is extensive, use Line 2 for Hongya Cave
Weather: Hot and humid in summer, foggy in winter