Shanghai to Chongqing

Shanghai to Chongqing

Shanghai
Chongqing
Wed, May 15
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Shanghai to Chongqing Schedule

Shanghai to Chongqing Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Second Class Seat 07:23 - 19:25¥ 669
Air China Economy #CA854309:05 - 11:55¥ 636
Air China Economy #CA454411:45 - 14:40¥ 2,424
Air China Economy #CA457612:15 - 15:10¥ 2,416
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU844115:05 - 17:50¥ 4,748
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU855716:20 - 18:55¥ 4,690
Shenzhen Airlines Economy 18:20 - 21:05¥ 3,213
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU543321:10 - 00:15¥ 2,666
China Eastern Airlines Economy 22:30 - 21:05¥ 2,388

Transportation from Shanghai to Chongqing

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Chongqing

Cheapest Transport$41
Fastest Transport2h 25m
Earliest Departure6:01 AM
Latest Departure9:20 PM
Departures per day76
Distance1268 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

How to get from Shanghai to Chongqing

Travelling between Shanghai and Chongqing is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 551.26 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 40.16.

How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Chongqing?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 26 hours to travel between Shanghai and Chongqing depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Chongqing. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 22m to reach Chongqing.

How much does it cost to get from Shanghai to Chongqing?

Travelling between Shanghai and Chongqing can be as cheap as USD 40.16 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 551.26 if you buy a China Eastern Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Shanghai and Chongqing ?

  • 53 from Shanghai to Chongqing starting from 06:01 Shanghai Hongqiao until 19:39 Shanghai South
  • 23 from Shanghai to Chongqing starting from 07:35 Shanghai Pudong Airport until 21:20 Shanghai Pudong Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shanghai to Chongqing.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Shanghai to Chongqing, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 87.24.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Shanghai and Chongqing

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Shanghai to Chongqing?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 83% took a train
  • 17% decided to fly