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Chongqing-Nanjing Trains

Chongqing-Nanjing Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Sep. 26, 2023

On the Chongqing-Nanjing train route, 17 pairs of trains operate daily. Only one pair are normal-speed trains and the others are all high-speed trains. The shortest journey duration is about 8½ hours on train D958. The second-class seats on D trains cost 478.5 CNY (70 USD) per ticket.

Chongqing-Nanjing High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

Chongqing to Nanjing High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 10th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D3074 06:18 16:12 9h 54m
D2248 08:17 18:19 10h 2m
G1976 09:14 20:55 11h 41m
D954 09:46 18:30 8h 44m
D2374 11:45 21:48 10h 3m

Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.

If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Nanjing to Chongqing High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 10th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D2373 07:20 16:50 9h 30m
G1974 08:46 20:27 11h 41m
D2223 09:49 19:52 10h 3m
G1476 11:32 20:32 9h
D2273 11:57 22:25 10h 28m

Chongqing to Nanjing High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$430 (CNY2,966.5) US$111 (CNY765) US$69 (CNY478.5)

Chongqing-Nanjing Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Chongqing West Railway Station, Nanjing Railway Station
  • Duration: 23-24 hours
  • Main stops: Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Jinan, Nanjing

Chongqing to Nanjing Normal-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on May 10th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
T238 06:53 06:16 (next day) 23h 23m
  • Please note: The timetable is just for your reference.
  • If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Nanjing to Chongqing Normal-Speed Train Schedule

(Updated on May 10th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
T237 14:09 14:08 (next day) 23h 59m

Chongqing to Nanjing Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$79 (CNY542) US$50 (CNY343) US$30 (CNY201)

Should You Take a D Train or a G Train?

It is better to take a D train rather than a G train on this route. Both types are high-speed trains so why are the D trains better?

1. The tickets for G trains cost more than D trains.

2. The journey duration on the D trains is shorter (9 hours) than on the G trains(12 hours).

Generally speaking, the journey duration would be quicker on G trains than D trains as they are faster. On this route, however, the G trains run on a dogleg track whereas the D trains run on a straight track. This means the D trains arrive at the destination faster.

3. There are more D trains available for you to choose from.

Therefore, we recommend you use a D train to travel from Chongqing to Nanjing or vice versa.

You can book your train ticket(s)via our website: /china-trains/

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