There are 5 ways to get from Chengdu to Chongqing by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via East station
best- Take the train from Chengdu East to Shapingba Stationtrain Chengdu East / ...
2h 43m¥136–159Drive 297.2 km
- Drive from Chengdu to Chongqingcar 297.2 km
3h 12m¥259–374Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengdu to Chongqingtaxi 297.2 km
3h 12m¥650–800Fly
- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane CTU - CKG
5h 52m¥1,910–3,016Train
- Take the train from Chengdu South station to Chongqing Westtrain Chongqing West
8h 54m¥315–446
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Chongqing is to train via East station which costs ¥130 - ¥160 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Chongqing is to train via East station which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥130 - ¥160.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Chongqing. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Qixinggang via Chengdu East and Shapingba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Chengdu and Chongqing is 320 km. The road distance is 297.2 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Chongqing without a car is to train via East station which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥130 - ¥160.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Chengdu to Chongqing, including transfers.
Chengdu to Chongqing train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Chongqing is to train via East station which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥130 - ¥160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1900 - ¥3100 and takes 5h 52m.
Chengdu to Chongqing train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shapingba Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Chongqing is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Chengdu to Chongqing.
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Chongqing, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Chengdu East to Shapingba Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥130–150 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Sichuan Airlines, China Express Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) every 4 hours.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Xichang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥460–2,800
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–5,000
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,900
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,300
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Bangda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,400
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,800
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Yuncheng
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,400
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Dali Huangcaoba
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,800
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–5,000
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Bangda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,400
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,900
Train from Chengdu East to Shapingba Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥310–440
Train from Chengdu South station to Chongqing West
- Adult - second class
- ¥310–440
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