China · High-speed
The Chengdu–Chongqing high-speed railway runs 308 km across the Sichuan basin, with 11 stations including Ziyang North, Neijiang North and Yongchuan East.
Chengdu → Chongqing
High-speed
Why this connection
Chengdu and Chongqing are two of the largest cities in western China and could hardly be less alike; one flat, green and unhurried, the other stacked in layers up the hills above the Yangtze.
In motion
This line puts them about an hour apart across the farmland and low ridges of the Sichuan basin, which makes it possible to see both properly on one trip rather than choosing between them.
The corridor
As a piece of railway it is a good demonstration of what high-speed rail does to a region rather than to a country.
East from Chengdu East across the Sichuan basin through Ziyang North, Neijiang North and Yongchuan East to Chongqing Shapingba: 308 km with 11 stations, operated at up to 350 km/h.
308 km · Chengdu to Chongqing
Key stops
Chengdu East Railway StationZiyang North Railway StationNeijiang North Railway StationYongchuan East Railway StationChongqing Shapingba Railway Station
Chengdu East Railway Station
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Ziyang North Railway Station
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Neijiang North Railway Station
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Yongchuan East Railway Station
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Chongqing Shapingba Railway Station
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High-speed / intercity
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The Chengdu–Chongqing high-speed railway runs 308 km across the Sichuan basin, with 11 stations including Ziyang North, Neijiang North and Yongchuan East. A speed increase to 350 km/h in December 2020 brought the two cities within about an hour of each other, with services running from Chengdu East to Chongqing Shapingba.
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Reservation: required. Direct online booking is recorded. The recorded booking profile does not accept a rail pass. Pricing is recorded as dynamic. Strongest recorded months: January, February, March. Frequent real-name, seat-specific services booked through China Railway's 12306 website or app; a passport is accepted as identification for foreign passengers.
Verified 2026-09-28
Plan the ride
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East from Chengdu East across the Sichuan basin through Ziyang North, Neijiang North and Yongchuan East to Chongqing Shapingba: 308 km with 11 stations, operated at up to 350 km/h.
East from Chengdu East across the Sichuan basin through Ziyang North, Neijiang North and Yongchuan East to Chongqing Shapingba: 308 km with 11 stations, operated at up to 350 km/h.
308 km · Chengdu to Chongqing
Key stops
Chengdu East Railway StationZiyang North Railway StationNeijiang North Railway StationYongchuan East Railway StationChongqing Shapingba Railway Station
Chengdu East Railway Station
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Ziyang North Railway Station
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Neijiang North Railway Station
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Yongchuan East Railway Station
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Chongqing Shapingba Railway Station
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Jan: Scheduled year-round as a regular timetabled service.
Solo travellers
Especially good
Frequent departures and assigned seating make solo travel straightforward, with no need to plan around a single daily train.
First-time rail travellers
Especially good
A frequent, clearly signed, reservable service between major cities; one of the easiest ways to make a first long-distance journey in the country.
Rail enthusiasts
Especially good
A working high-speed railway running at its designed speed on purpose-built infrastructure rather than upgraded classic line.
Families
Good fit
Short journey, level boarding at the principal stations and toilets on board; luggage space is the usual constraint at busy times.
Couples
Comfortable paired seating and a short journey, though this is transport rather than an occasion in itself.
Older travellers
Step-free access at the principal stations and a seated, reserved journey with no changes.
Less suitable for slow travellers
The point of this route is speed; travellers looking for a long, unhurried journey will find it over quickly.
You cannot just turn up
A reservation is required for this journey.
Our current editorial assessment, for comparing journeys, a considered judgement, not a measurement.
More subjective
Not rated yet: value for money, seat quality, onboard service, slow travel quality, romance, remoteness.
Step-free access and assistance are set out with the practical detail further down rather than reduced to a score.
Prices quoted No fixed published fare. Tickets are sold at operator-set fares that vary by date, service and how far ahead you book; check the operator for the price on your travel date.
We link to the operator's own journey page. No direct booking channel has been verified for this service, so availability and fares must be checked there. Journey length: 1h. Checked 11 Sep 2026 · China Railway · Chengdu–Chongqing line speed increase to 350 km/h.
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Your next step
Frequent real-name, seat-specific services booked through China Railway's 12306 website or app; a passport is accepted as identification for foreign passengers. No extra reservation is needed with a rail pass.
Official journey information, China State Railway Group (China Railway) (opens in a new tab)We link to the operator's own journey page. No direct booking channel has been verified for this service, so availability and fares must be checked there.
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Last reviewed 27 Oct 2026.
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