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 March 9, 2020)
D trains from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Chongqing West Railway Station:
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
D1882 | 09:05 | 16:28 | 7 h 23 min |
D1822 | 11:00 | 18:43 | 7 h 43 min |
D1874 | 15:09 | 22:52 | 7 h 43 min |
D1878 | 16:12 | 23:53 | 7 h 41 min |
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 March 9, 2020)
D trains from Chongqing West Railway Station to Guangzhou South Railway Station:
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
D1861 | 07:19 | 14:53 | 7 h 34 min |
D1865 | 08:54 | 16:22 | 7 h 28 min |
D1817 | 12:24 | 19:40 | 7 h 16 min |
D1833 | 16:16 | 23:50 | 7 h 34 min |
Guangzhou to Chongqing High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
Superior Class | First Class | Second Class |
---|---|---|
¥843 ($121) | ¥750 ($108) | ¥468 ($67) |
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
(Updated on March 9, 2020)
K trains from Guangzhou Railway Station to Chongqing North Railway Station:
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
K192 | 11:10 | 05:41 | 18 h 31 min |
K587 | 11:44 | 17:13+ 1 day | 29 h 29 min |
K688 | 16:54 | 11:34 | 18 h 40 min |
K trains from Guangzhou Railway Station to Chongqing West Railway Station:
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
K356 | 09:22 | 15:40 + 1 day | 30 h 18 min |
K837 | 12:21 | 19:21 + 1 day | 31 h |
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 Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 9, 2020)
K trains from Chongqing North Railway Station to Guangzhou Railway Station:
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
K687 | 12:34 | 07:18 | 18 h 44 min |
K191 | 14:11 | 10:10 | 19 h 59 min |
K585 | 21:45 | 04:37 + 2 days | 30 h 52 min |
K trains from Chongqing West Railway Station to Guangzhou Railway Station:
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
K835 | 21:21 | 05:06 + 2 days | 31 h 45 min |
K358 | 23:23 | 05:06 + 2 days | 29 h 43 min |
Guangzhou to Chongqing Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
---|---|---|
¥664 ($95) | ¥377.5 ($54) | ¥243 ($35) |
Train or Airplane - Which Is Better?
High-Speed Train | Normal-Speed Train | Airplane | |
---|---|---|---|
Ticket Price | US$67 for second class US$108 for first class |
US$54 for a hard sleeper US$95 for a soft sleeper |
US$143–250 for economy class |
Duration | 7–8 hours | 18–31 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 |