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Guangzhou-Chongqing Trains

Guangzhou-Chongqing Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Apr. 12, 2023

The Guangzhou–Chongqing train route is very popular with our customers who enter China via a port in Guangzhou ready to join a Yangtze cruise tour starting from Chongqing.

Guangzhou–Chongqing High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 1,342 kilometers (834 miles)
  • Terminals: Guangzhou South Railway Station, Guangzhou Railway Station, Chongqing West Railway Station
  • Duration: 7–8 hours
  • Main stops: Guangzhou, Guilin, Guiyang, Chongqing

Guangzhou to Chongqing High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 12th, 2023)

D trains from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Chongqing West Railway Station:

Train Number Dep and Arr Time Stations Duration
D2812 07:48-16:25 Guangzhou South-Chongqing West 8h 37m
D1882 09:05-17:58 Guangzhou South-Chongqing West 8h 53m
D1874 10:46-20:26 Guangzhou South-Chongqing West 9h 40m
D1834 12:05-20:52 Guangzhou South-Chongqing West 8h 47m
D1872 14:06-22:25 Guangzhou South-Chongqing West 8h 19m

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.

Chongqing to Guangzhou High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 12th, 2023)

D trains from Chongqing West and North Railway Stations to Guangzhou South Railway Station:

Train Number Dep and Arr Time Stations Duration
G319 07:11-14:59 Chongqing West-Guangzhou South 7h 48m
D1865 08:55-17:57 Chongqing West-Guangzhou South 9h 2m
D1877 11:37-20:01 Chongqing West-Guangzhou South 8h 24m
D1881 12:40-21:49 Chongqing North-Guangzhou South 9h 9m
D1833 14:32-23:31 Chongqing North-Guangzhou South 8h 59m

Guangzhou to Chongqing High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Superior Class First Class Second Class
US$114 (CNY783) US$99 (CNY677) US$62 (CNY423)

Guangzhou–Chongqing Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Guangzhou Railway Station, Chongqing North Railway Station
  • Duration: 18–31 hours
  • Main stops: Guangzhou, Changsha, Chongqing

Guangzhou to Chongqing Normal-Speed Train Schedules

K trains from Guangzhou Railway Stations to Chongqing North Railway Station:

(Updated on April 12th, 2023)

Train Number Dep and Arr Time Stations Duration
K811 12:02-12:00 (next day) Guangzhou-Chongqing North 23h 58m
K1172 13:31-08:12 (next day) Guangzhou North-Chongqing North 18h 45m
K688 16:29-11:08 (next day) Guangzhou North-Chongqing North 18h 39m
K203 21:03-19:44 (next day) Guangzhou-Chongqing North 22h 41m
K1097 21:40-18:38 (next day) Guangzhou-Chongqing North 20h 58m

Chongqing to Guangzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedules

K trains from Chongqing North Railway Station to Guangzhou Railway Stations:

(Updated on April 12th, 2023)

Train Number Dep and Arr Time Stations Duration
K1095 09:15-05:24 (next day) Chongqing North-Guangzhou 20h 9m
K687 12:25-07:10 (next day) Chongqing North-Guangzhou North 18h 45m
K485 18:30-17:00  (next day) Chongqing North-Guangzhou North 22h 30m
K775 20:25-13:47 (next day) Chongqing North-Guangzhou North 17h 22m

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.

Guangzhou to Chongqing Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$92 (CNY628) US$52 (CNY353) US$30 (CNY206)

Train or Airplane - Which Is Better?

  High-Speed Train Normal-Speed Train Airplane
Ticket Price US$62 for second class
US$99 for first class
US$52 for a hard sleeper
US$92 for a soft sleeper
US$87–190 for economy class
Duration 8-9 hours 18–23 hours 2 hours
Punctuality Punctual Occasional delays Occasional delays
Seat Space More legroom than on an airplane Spacious Cramped
Pros 1. Reasonable ticket prices
2. High-speed trains are fast and punctual
3. You can walk around on the train to stretch your legs
4. Enjoy the views from the windows
1. Reasonable ticket prices
2. Save a night's accommodation bill
3. Save more time in the day for sightseeing
4. It is more comfortable and interesting to take a sleeper train
1. The fastest mode of transportation between Guangzhou and Chongqing
2. Airfares can be competitive when there are discounts
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