Chongqing - Nanjing Train

Currently, around 18 pairs of high speed trains are operated between Chongqing and Nanjing with the distance of 1,361 or 2,174 kilometers due to different running routes. The long journey takes about 8.5 to 12.5 hours for a single trip and it costs CNY 430.5 - CNY 993.5 for a second class seat due to different train types.

In addition, one pair of normal speed trains are running between Chongqing West Station and Nanjing Railway Station and a single trip takes about 23 - 24 hours. Duration: 8.5 - 12.5 hours
 Running distance: 1,361/2,174 kilometers (846/1,350 miles)
 Top speed: G type: 300 km/h (186 mph), D type: 250 km/h (155 mph)
 Operated at: Chongqing West/ Chongqing North Railway Station, Nanjing South Railway Station(Last Update on Jan 3, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2214	07:08 - 16:53	9h45m
D3058	08:38 - 18:53	10h15m
D638	09:29 - 19:50	10h21m
D354	10:14 - 19:55	9h41m
D3078	11:43 - 21:27	9h44m

Around 18 departures in total: departure time from 06:21 to 11:43; duration from 8H37M to 12H44M.
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 (Last Update on Jan 3, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2255	07:20 - 16:49	9h29m
D353	08:37 - 18:11	9h34m
D3073	09:23 - 19:15	9h52m
D953	10:14 - 18:57	8h43m
D957	11:26 - 20:08	8h42m

Around 18 departures in total: departure time from 07:20 to 11:52; duration from 8H42M to 11H55M.
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Note: The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.(Last Update on Jan 3, 2025)

	Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
G trains	CNY 2,898 - 3,042 USD 400 - 420	CNY 1,452.5 - 1,591 USD 201 - 220	CNY 900.5 - 993.5 USD 124 - 137
D trains	---	CNY 765 - 860 USD 106 - 119	CNY 430.5 - 537.5 USD 59 - 74

 1. D train route: This is a section of Shanghai - Wuhan - Chongqing High Speed Railway, the major stations along the section include Changshou North, Fuling North, Fengdu, Shizhuxian, Lichuan, Enshi, Jianshi, Badong, Yichang East, Zhijiang North, Jingzhou, Qianjiang, Xiantao South, Tianmen South, Hanchuan, Hankou, Hong’an West, Macheng North, Jinzhai, Lu’an, Hefei South, Feidong, Quanjiao.

2. G train route: The major stations along the way include Chengdu, Xi'an North, Zhengzhou East, and Xuzhou East.

 Kind remind: It is not recommended to take the G trains because their running route is nearly 800 kilometers (500 miles) longer than that of D ones and it takes much more time. Besides, their ticket fare is also more expensive.
  Duration: 23 - 24 hours
 Running Distance: 1,720 kilometers (1,068 miles)
 Stations along the way: Guang'an, Quxian, Dazhou, Xuanhan, Wanyuan, Ziyang, Ankang, Xunyang, Shiyan, Gucheng, Xiangyang, Xinyang, Huangchuan, Hefei, Wuhu 
 (Last Update on Jan 3, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
T238	07:28 - 06:16+	22h48m

 (Last Update on Jan 3, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
T237	14:09 - 14:12+	24h3m

Notes:
1. The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. “+” means you will arrive in second day.
 (Last Update on Jan 3, 2025)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 566 USD 78	CNY 367 USD 51	CNY 201 USD 28

Generally, there are more than 14 pairs of flights serving tourists between the two cities. Around 2 hours are needed to travel for a single trip. An economy class seat ticket costs around CNY 300 to CNY 1,400 in different periods, which will be a little bit higher in peak travel seasons.

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