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Chengdu to Chongqing High-Speed Train

Chengyu corridor connecting Sichuan Basin megacities. Unverified duration and fare bands only — confirm live on official channels.

Typical duration
About 1–1.5 hours
Average fare

1st class

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2nd class

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Main stations
Chengdu East → Chongqing West
Service
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Tickets are sold by China Railway (12306) — guide to official purchase channels. This page does not show live seat availability. Editorial review: 9 November 2026 (not a live fare check).

Journey times

Planning estimates only — not a live timetable. Exact times depend on the train you book.

MeasureEstimateNote
TypicalAbout 1–1.5 hoursMost G-series planning bands
DistanceAbout 300 kmCatalog reference figure

Ticket prices

Indicative orientation only. Live fares and seats come from China Railway (12306), not this page.

ClassIndicative (¥)Indicative (USD)
1st classCheck live pricesCheck live prices
2nd classCheck live pricesCheck live prices

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Which stations should you use?

Chengyu corridor catalog stations emphasize Chengdu East and Chongqing West. Confirm your ticket’s stations — both cities have multiple terminals that serve different products.

CityStationCodeRole
ChengduChengdu East · 成都东站ICWUsual departure
ChongqingChongqing West · 重庆西站CUWUsual arrival

Simplified map: straight lines between cities and stations, not the real track.

Train vs flight

Times and prices here are estimates for comparison, not live data.

ModeTimePriceFrequency
Chengdu East → Chongqing (demo)~1–1.5 h (demo)Demo band only—

Getting to and from the stations

  • Chengdu East connects toward central dining and panda-day logistics by metro; treat station ↔ hotel as its own hop.
  • Chongqing West sits outside the densest cliffside nightlife clusters — budget metro or taxi time to Hongyadong / downtown lodging.
  • Weekend food-and-skyline itineraries work well when you overnight; tight same-day round trips leave little buffer once you include station transfers.

FAQs

How long is Chengdu–Chongqing by HSR?

Demo catalog estimate: about 1–1.5 hours depending on service. Confirm live schedules; this page does not publish a timetable.

Can I combine pandas and Chongqing nights in one weekend?

Yes as a paced plan — see the Chengdu & Chongqing weekend itinerary for a catalog-backed sketch with demo-labeled HSR notes. We do not invent live seats or exact open hours.

Which stations should I book?

Many G/D services use Chengdu East and Chongqing West, but trains can use other terminals. Book the exact pair on your ticket and confirm lodging transfer time.

Ticket tip for foreigners?

Passport details must match real-name tickets. Read the foreigners ticket guide and the 12306 English FAQ; eligibility and accepted ID types depend on nationality and purchase channel.

Sources and methodology

Station and ticket advice on this page was last reviewed on 9 November 2026. That review does not cover timetables or fares.

  • China Railway Customer Service Center — English FAQ

    China Railway · Last opened 9 November 2026

    Used for: Real-name ticketing, passport ID on the English site, buy channels, service hours — not live fares or which terminal a train uses today.

    Policies change — re-check before travel. Manual re-access required; we do not scrape 12306.

  • Essential tips for buying train tickets in China

    beijing.gov.cn (English) · Last opened 9 November 2026

    Used for: Municipal orientation on purchase channels and ID examples — not immigration advice or fare quotes.

    Municipal orientation page dated 2025-12-26 in the URL path. Orientation only.