Transport
At the intersection of central and southwestern China,Chongqing is the transportation hub of air,railway,water and raod transport since it connects eastern and western China.
Air
Name&Code:Jiangbei International Airport( CKG)
Breif Intro:Jiangbei International Airport is the main airport of Chongqing,serving both domestic and international flights.It is about 13 miles (21km) far away from north downtown.It covers 200,000 square meters (20 hectares) with two runways and three terminals.The flights here are bound for 120 destionations home and abroad.Of all,83 are going to domestic cities while 37 are going to international cities like Los Angeles, Sydney,HK, Macau, Tokyo, Bangkok, Jeju, San Francisco and so on.
Terminals:The airport includes three terminals,among which,T1 is for international use while T2 and T3 are for domestic use.Passengers can use shuttlebus to freely transfer bettwen T1 and T2.T2 has two halls-T1 A abd T2 B.To be noted,T1 is currently under renovation.Whether it is open waits undecided.
T2 Airline Companies: Sichuan Airlines, West Airlines, China Express Airlines, Spring Airlines
T3 Airline Companies: Qatar Airways, Oriental Thailand Airlines, Thai Airways, Finnair, Singapore Airlines, Air Asia, Air Macau, Dragon Air, Asiana Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, China Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, Anying Airlines, Loongair, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, , China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Lucky Airlines, Okay Airlines, Hebei Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Capital Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Tibet Airlines
Airport Transport:
Shuttle Bus:Airport → Shangqingsi(from first flight to the last one):Jiazhou Bus Station/Waimao Mansion(stops);It takes 40 minutes with CNY15.Airport → Shangqingsi(05:30 ~ 21:00):Jiazhou Bus Station(stops);It takes 40 minutes with CNY15.
Taxi:It needs at least CNY50 from the airport to city center.The taxi can reached between T2A and T2B.
Subway:Line 3 has a stop at Jiangbei Airport.It runs bettwen 06:30 and 22:30 and can be found in the parking lot.
Long-distance buses:Passengers can find long-distance buses bettwen T1 A and T2 B that go to cities in Sichuan and near Sichuan such as Zigong, Neijiang, Luzhou, Suining, Nanchong, Guang’an, Zunyi, Chishui, Wanzhou, Dazu, Beibei and Fuling.
Airport Inquiring Tel: 023-966666 Lost and Found: 023-67152254
Rail
There are two main train stations in Chongqing-Chongqing Railway Station and Chongqing North Railway Station.Everday 140 scheduled trains bound for all the capitals cities in China excluding Yinchuan(Ningxia Province's capital).Passengers who are intended to go to Tibet from Chongqing,T222 is a good option.
Chongqing Railway Station
Address:No. 249, Nanqu Road, Caiyuanba area, Yuzhong District
Brief Intro:Chongqing Railway Station,known as Caiyuanba Railway Station as well,was put into use in 1952.Entering the station,passengers can find four four normal waiting rooms, six VIP rooms and one soft seat/sleeper waiting room in the waiting hall on the second floor.On the first floor,a teahouse is available with CNY 10/person.People with heavy luggage can ask for luggage porters'(they wear red hats and uniforms)help with CNY 10 per luggage.Passengers who want to store their luggage can pay CNY 10 for small luggage a day and CNY 15 for large luggage a day on the second level.Restaurants are easy to reach near the train station.You can find fast food like Dicos and casual Chinese style food.
Schedule:
1.To Beijing West
Train number:K590 at 21:58
Duration:31h20m
Ticket price:CNY656(soft sleeper)/ CNY428(hard sleeper)
2.To Xi'an Train number:K1004 at 21:22
Duration:11h19m
Ticket price:CNY296(soft sleeper)/CNY196(hard sleeper)
3.To Zunyi West Train number:K507, 5629, K871, K485... 6 departures from 02:52 to 20:49
Duration:6h08m - 9h33m
Ticket price:CNY146.5(soft sleeper)/CNY100.5(hard sleeper)
4.To Guangyuan Train number:K1583, K2611, K2637 from 09:00 to 17:51
Duration:5h09m - 6h29m
Ticket price:CNY158.5(soft sleeper)/CNY105.5(hard sleeper)
5.To Lanzhou Train number:K1583, K2611, K2637 from 09:00 to 17:51
Duration:11h39m - 13h00m
Ticket price:CNY325(soft sleeper)/CNY214(hard sleeper)
6.To Shiyan Train number:K1064, K590 at 21:36 and 21:58
Duration:10h18m - 11h49m
Ticket price:CNY275(soft sleeper)/CNY182(hard sleeper)
7.To Xining Train number:K2611, K2637 at 15:30 and 17:51
Duration:15h26m - 16h31m
Ticket price:CNY398.5(soft sleeper)/CNY261.5(hard sleeper)
PS:The actual departure time and duration might change.Passengers should pay attention to the notice board or check online in advance.
Railway Transport
Bus:Take bus 207, 210, 325, 347, 419, 439, 503, 606, 618 or 619 and get off at Caiyuanba Railway Station.
Subway:Take line 1 or line 3,get off at Lianglukou Station and use Exit 3.
Taxi:It needs 30 minutes from Chongqing Jiangbei Airport with CNY60.It needs 20 minutes from Chongqing North Railway Station with CNY30.
Chongqing North Railway Station
Address:No. 51, Kunlun Avenue, Yubei District
Breif Intro:Chongqing North Railway Station,known as Longtousi Railway Station as well,is 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Chongqing Railway Station.
Schedule
High Speed Train
1.To Beijing West Train number:G310 at 09:34
Duration:12h08m
Ticket price:CNY1,126(first class)/ CNY767.5(second class)
2.To Guangzhou South Train number:G1314, G1318, G314 from 07:49 to 11:39
Duration:11h31m - 11h59m
Ticket price:CNY1,048(first class)/ CNY720(second class)
3.To Shanghai Train number:D2214, D958, D2218, D638... 7 departures from 07:15 to 10:45
Duration:10h46m - 13h00m
Ticket price:CNY610(first class)/CNY509.5(second class)
4.To Xi'an North Train number:D1953, D1965, D1969, D1957...11 departures from 08:04 and 18:327 departures from 07:15 to 10:45
Duration:4h55m - 5h43m
Ticket price:CNY439.5(first class)/CNY279.5(second class)
5.To Hankou Train number:D2373, G316, D2266, D2214...29 departures from 06:00 to 16:30
Duration:5h41m - 6h41m
Ticket price:CNY297.5(first class)/CNY247.5(second class)
6.To Qingdao Train number:G316 at 06:54
Duration:14h25m
Ticket price:CNY1,290(first class)/CNY893(second class)
7.To Shenzhen North Train number:G1314 at 07:49
Duration:12h36m
Ticket price:CNY1,147.5(first class)/CNY794.5(second class)
8.To Wanzhou North Train number:C6402, C6404, C6406, C6408...21 departures from 07:13 to 20:03
Duration:1h30m - 1h45m
Ticket price:CNY157(first class)/CNY98(second class)
PS:The actual departure time and duration might change.Passengers should pay attention to the notice board or check online in advance.
Normal Speed Train
1.To Beijing West Train number:T10, Z96, Z50, Z4 from 10:42 to 15:08
Duration:19h02m - 24h30m
Ticket price:CNY703 Soft Sleeper/CNY456Hard Sleeper
2.To Xi'an Train number:K690 at 07:47
Duration:9h27m
Ticket price:CNY275 Soft Sleeper/CNY182 Hard Sleeper
3.To Shanghai Train number:K73, K1154, Z258 from 07:58 to 14:33
Duration:19h26m - 28h17m
Ticket price:CNY 677 Soft Sleeper/CNY 439 Hard Sleeper
4.To Shenzhen Train number:K585, K835 at 22:21 and 22:55
Duration:33h15m - 33h19m
Ticket price:CNY 772 Soft Sleeper/CNY 436 Hard Sleeper
PS:The actual departure time and duration might change.Passengers should pay attention to the notice board or check online in advance.
Train Station Transport
Bus:Take 105, 138, 202, 421, 439, 532, 616, 0800 night line, 821, 841, 869, 879, 885, 0491, BRT 01 to get off at south square.
Take 119, 141, 217, 245, 288, 354, 622, 818, 820, airport special line 02 t get off at north square.
Subway:Take line 3
Taxi:Take taxi to get off at south or north square of train station.
Long-distance Bus
There are main six long-distnace bus staions that you can find buses to the nearby cities.They are Chongqing Bus Station, North Bus Station, Long-distance Bus Station, Shapingba Bus Station, Sigongli Transportation Hub and the Chenjiaping Bus Station.
Ship
Passengers can take ships to Yichang,exploring Three Gorges Dam.It takes around 40 hours to get there.However,fast boat only needs 5.5 hours.Visitors can choose Yangtze River Cruises to tour around Yangtze River.The cruise will bring you luxury and comfort slowly passing through the beautiful view.
City Bus
There are over 500 buses running around the city everyday.Passengers only need to pay CNY1 or CNY 2 to get around the city.
Subway
Passengers can take line1,line2,line3 and line 6 to get around.Line 4,line5 and line 10 are still under construction.Ticket fare depends on the distance you have traveled.
Taxis
To avoild peak time from 07:00 to 09:30, 17:00 to 19:00 and 15:00 to 16:00,passengers should book in advance.Taxies fare are charged usually based on the mileage.