There are 37 pairs of trains operating between Yichang and Chongqing, including 33 pairs of high-speed trains and four pairs of normal-speed trains. Yichang is known by many people for being where the Yangtze River cruises operate from. Chongqing and Yichang are the departure/arrival cities for these cruises.
It only takes about 4 to 5 hours to get from Yichang to Chongqing by high-speed train. If you take a normal-speed train, it takes from 5 to 12 hours. The fastest normal-speed trains are the Z trains. If you take a Yangtze River cruise from Yichang to Chongqing, it takes 5 days and 4 nights.
Yichang-Chongqing High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 553 kilometers (344 miles)
- Terminals: Yichang East Railway Station, Chongqing North Railway Station
- Duration: about 4-5 hours
Yichang-Chongqing High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 2nd, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2207 | 14:17 | 19:30 | 5h 13m |
| D657 | 16:10 | 20:33 | 4h 23m |
| D2233 | 17:38 | 22:08 | 4h 30m |
| D2377 | 18:15 | 22:29 | 4h 14m |
The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Yichang to Chongqing up-to-date schedules.
Chongqing-Yichang High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 2nd, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2378 | 05:59 | 10:02 | 4 h 3 min |
| D658 | 07:26 | 11:35 | 4 h 9 min |
| D954 | 10:05 | 14:01 | 3 h 56 min |
| D2208 | 10:32 | 14:47 | 4 h 15 min |
Yichang-Chongqing High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| ¥ – ($ – ) | ¥259–273 ($38–40) | ¥162–170.5 ($23–25) |
Yichang-Chongqing Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Yichang East Railway Station, Chongqing North Railway Station / Chongqing West Railway Station
- Duration: 5 to 12 hours
Yichang-Chongqing Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 2nd, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1153 | 06:55 | 14:39 | 7h 44m |
| K503 | 22:49 | 06:29 | 7h 40m |
| K1257 | 23:05 | 05:06 | 6h 1m |
The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Yichang to Chongqing up-to-date schedules.
Chongqing-Yichang Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 2nd, 2024)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z258 | 14:32 | 19:26 | 4 h 54 min |
| Z4 | 15:28 | 20:36 | 5 h 8 min |
| K1270 | 18:00 | 05:23 | 11 h 23 min |
| K358 | 23:23 | 09:43 | 10 h 20 min |
Yichang-Chongqing Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| ¥214–274 ($35–44) | ¥139–178 ($23–29) | ¥78–102 ($12–15) |
Train Travel Tips
All of the high-speed trains depart from / arrive at Yichang East Railway Station / Chongqing North Railway Station.
The normal-speed trains depart from / arrive at two different stations: Chongqing East Railway Station or Chongqing North Railway Station. Please be aware of this, especially when you have a connecting train.
There are also very fast Z trains between these two cities. Z trains offer almost the same journey duration as the high-speed trains.
