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Beijing-Chongqing Trains

Beijing-Chongqing Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Apr. 25, 2023

There are 11 pairs of trains available between Beijing and Chongqing. 6 of them is high speed train and they take about 7-11 hours for the one way trip. The other 7 pairs of trains are normal speed trains, includes Z, T and K types. The normal speed trains take about 18-26 hours between the cities.  

Beijing-Chongqing High-Speed Train

Quick Facts

  • Distance: About 2176 kilometers (1352 miles)
  • Terminals: Beijing West Railway Station, Chongqing West Railway station, Chongqing North Railway station
  • Duration: About 11-12 hours
  • Main stops: Zhengdingairport, Shijiazhuang, Handan, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, Chengdu

Beijing to Chongqing High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 24th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

G51

06:55

13:56

7h 1m

G371

08:26

17:20

8h 54m

G331

09:45

19:12

9h 37m

G53

15:05

21:51

6h 46m

The timetable above is for your reference only. Check Beijing to Chongqing up-to-date schedules.

Chongqing to Beijing High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 24th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

G52

07:32

14:26

6h 54m

G388

08:27

20:03

11h 36m

G372

11:57

21:34

9h 37m

G54

14:33

21:44

7h 11m

Beijing-Chongqing High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$423 (CNY2,916) US$209 (CNY1,441) US$131 (CNY900.5)

Beijing-Chongqing Normal-Speed Train

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Beijing West Railway Station , Chongqing West Railway Station, Chongqing North Railway Station  
  • Duration: 18-33.5Hours
  • Main stops: Guiyang, Huaihua, Jishou, Changsha, Xiangyang, Shijiazhuang

Beijing to Chongqing Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 24th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

K507

07:12

09:01 (next day)

25h 49m

T9

15:06

16:22 (next day)

25h 16m

Z3

17:45

12:13 (next day)

18h 28m

Z95

18:03

16:44 (next day)

22h 41m

Chongqing to Beijing Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 24th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

T10

9:56

11:12 (next day)

25h 16m

Z96

11:25

11:51 (next day)

23h 26m

Z4

15:20

10:11 (next day)

18h 51m

K508

21:00

21:34 (next day)

24h 34m

Beijing-Chongqing Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$95 (CNY654) US$60 (CNY414) US$36 (CNY243)

Beijing and Chongqing trains take a very long time. Therefore a direct flight between the cities is an alternative. It is smart to check the flight fares and schedule first. When air companies offer good discounts, the flight option can be more competitive.

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