- Book the train. Your passport is your ticket, so keep it on you. Trains →
- Check your arrival station. Chongqing has several, and some are far from the centre. Pick the one closest to your hotel.
- Get to the station 30 to 45 minutes early. There's a passport check and a security check before the platform.
How to get from Chengdu to Chongqing
Take the high-speed train. The fastest ones take a little over an hour, and it's the easiest leg of a China trip.
Step by step
Chengdu or Chongqing?
Do both. Chengdu is chill, with the pandas and great, spicy food. Chongqing is the cyberpunk city. Here's what to do there and where to sleep.
Quick answers
How long is the train from Chengdu to Chongqing?
About an hour on the fastest high-speed trains.
Do I need to print my train ticket?
No. Your passport is your ticket.
Is it better to start in Chengdu or Chongqing?
I'd start in Chengdu. It's an easy, chill first stop, then Chongqing is the big wow.