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Xi'an-Chongqing Trains

Xi'an-Chongqing Trains

Written by FabioUpdated May. 29, 2023

There are 20 pairs of trains in service between Xi’an and Chongqing, including 19 pairs of high-speed trains and one pairs of normal-speed trains. The duration when taking a high-speed train is only 5 hours while that of a normal-speed train is over 10 hours.

Xi'an-Chongqing High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 977 kilometers (607 miles)
  • Terminals: Xi’an North Railway Station, Chongqing West Railway Station / Chongqing North Railway Station  
  • Duration: 5-5½ hours
  • Main stops: Chengdu, Guangyuan

Xi'an to Chongqing High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 29th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

G2855

08:09

14:03

5h 54m

G2237

12:11

17:43

5h 32m

G2239

15:34

21:45

6h 11m

D1835

17:08

22:44

5h 36m

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 Xi'an High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 29th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

G2240

06:36

13:03

6h 27m

G3290

08:42

14:35

5h 53m

G2206

11:28

17:06

5h 38m

D1707

18:18

23:16

4h 58m

Xi'an to Chongqing High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$178 (CNY1,258) US$95 (CNY666) US$59 (CNY416)

Xi'an-Chongqing Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Xi’an South Railway Station, Chongqing North Railway Station / Chongqing West Railway Station / Chongqing Railway Station
  • Duration: 10½ to 11 hours
  • Main stop: Ankang

Xi'an to Chongqing Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 29th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

K694

07:26

17:43

10h 17m

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 Xi'an Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 29th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration

K692

10:20

19:13

8h 53m

Xi'an to Chongqing Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$37 (CNY263) US$25 (CNY171) US$14 (CNY98)

There are also many flights between Xi’an and Chongqing every day, even in the low season. The flight duration is about 1½ hours and the full price is about 1,500 CNY.

However, you can check out any discounts in advance when you plan your tour. Sometimes the discounts are really good - we checked the price in March and a discount of 300 CNY was available.

If you take a high-speed train, on the other hand, the duration is about 5 hours. We generally recommend you take a high-speed train when the duration is within 5 hours.

Please note the departure/arrival stations in Chongqing as there are three different stations there.

Please be aware that Xi’an North Railway Station is about a 40-minute drive from the city center. There are many public buses to the station: 108, 263, 264, 265, 266, 329, 360, 362, 723, and 727.

The following public buses operate to Chongqing West Railway Station: 203, 213, 222, 325, 441, 473, 499, 52, 56, 95, and T033.

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